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New Brunswick sheets gone, leaving fans longing for local flannel

by Tori Weldon

Brunswick sheets, a popular product made in Bouctouche by Andreanne International, is no longer available since the company said "good night" and quietly dimmed the lights for good last year.

Homeowners see jump in heating prices from last winter

by Robert Jones

From propane to electricity and natural gas to oil most major heating sources in the province have climbed in price to some extent. And where prices themselves didn't move a lot, like with wood pellets, New Brunswick's mid year boost in the HST made sure bills would be higher anyway.

Crown seeks leave to appeal overturning of Dennis Oland's murder conviction

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon

Crown prosecutors say they will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to review the New Brunswick Court of Appeal's decision to overturn Dennis Oland's second-degree murder conviction in the 2011 bludgeoning death of his father, multimillionaire Richard Oland.

'I was driving in lobster,' resident says after Acadian Peninsula storm

by Gail Harding

Jean Benoit says he never expected to see what he described as 'millions' of lobster washed up on the beach in Val Comeau on the weekend.

Cardy's parting words rile foes within NDP

by Jacques Poitras

Some members of New Brunswick’s NDP say departing leader Dominic Cardy’s attacks on his critics within the party are misplaced and unfair.

Moncton's youngest nun speaks out about her vocation

by Jordan Gill

Nuns aren't exactly common across New Brunswick, not the way they once were, but more than 60 nuns live in Moncton, and many don't fit the stereotype of their vocation.

Health coalition fears cuts in service after N.B.'s deal with Ottawa

The Canadian Health Coalition says New Brunswick's recent decision to secure $230 million more for health care could see problems down the road, including cuts to services and poor quality in care.

27-year-old Oromocto First Nation man dead after accident

Nicholas Lannigan, a 27-year-old Oromocto First Nation man who was once honoured for bravery by the governor general, is dead after an early morning crash Tuesday.

Bathurst fire forces evacuation of apartments, damages bistro

by Shane Fowler

A fire in downtown Bathurst on Tuesday led to the evacuation of several apartment units and a restaurant business under renovation.

Moosehead calls off plan for small-batch brewery

by Jordan Gill

A small-batch brewery planned for the Saint John harbourfront and run by Moosehead Breweries will not be going ahead, the company says.

End of an era: Hayward and Warwick shop in Saint John to close

by Julia Wright

The 161-year history of Hayward and Warwick in Saint John has finally come to an end, according to owners Royden and Suzan McKillop.

Sussex optimistic for growth a year after losing PotashCorp, mayor says

by Gail Harding

Despite the blow to Sussex when the Picadilly potash mine closed, the town has remained optimistic, Mayor Marc Thorne says.

GAS GURU It's a new year but gas prices are still trending up

CBC News New Brunswick's Gas Guru Robert Jones predicts another week of price increases for gasoline and diesel. Pump prices will be 28 cents higher than February 2016.

Hockey Canada's goal: more sticks on the ice

by David Bartlett

The New Brunswicker who will be president of Hockey Canada as of July 1 says despite the sport's popularity, more can be done to attract new players, coaches and referees to the game. Scott Smith says as incoming president he hopes to "deepen the quality of the hockey experience" for all participants.

Saint Andrews saw record year in tourism, mayor says

by Elizabeth Fraser

The town of Saint Andrews saw a boom in both tourism and population growth in 2016, the Mayor Doug Naish says.

Ice fishing village starts season without replacement president

by Shane Fowler

One of the province's hot spots for cold weather fishing will start the season without a leader.

Increase in minimum wage, to $11 coming in April 2017

by Gabrielle Fahmy

Minimum wage workers in this province will be waiting three more months to see a bump in their paycheques. New Brunswick's Liberal government will increase minimum wage to $11 an hour in April.

Fredericton's Christ Church Cathedral mulls sale of properties

by Lauren Bird

Leadership at Christ Church Cathedral is looking at the possibility of selling some of the church's buildings and making changes to others.

Dennis Oland's new murder trial date could be set today

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon

A date for Dennis Oland's new second-degree murder trial in the 2011 bludgeoning death of his father, multimillionaire Richard Oland, could be set this morning in Saint John's Court of Queen's Bench.

Forecast Snowfall, freezing rain warnings issued across New Brunswick

by Elizabeth Fraser

A low pressure system will form tonight over the eastern seaboard and intensify as it tracks across Maine and then through New Brunswick on Wednesday.

Major Crime Unit investigating shooting in Saint John's north end

by Julia Wright

A man in his thirties has been hospitalized with injuries sustained in a shooting early Tuesday morning in Saint John's North End.

Cardy won't rule out return to politics, jump to PCs

by Gabrielle Fahmy, Jordan Gill

Former leader of the provincial New Democrats Dominic Cardy said he's not excluding the possibility of a return to politics. Cardy announced his resignation as head of the party in a statement released New Year's Day.

Ellen's Law: support growing for 1-metre law following cyclist death

by Philip Drost

Over 100 bikers and walkers made their way along Saint John streets to show their support for "Ellen's Law" on Sunday. The cycling community is calling for a change to the Motor Vehicle Act that would force motorists to stay a metre away from cyclists when passing them.

Miramichi mayor reflects on death of predecessor, promises busy 2017

by Gail Harding

Miramichi Mayor Adam Lordon says after a year best described as sad and eventful he and council are looking forward to bringing changes to the city in 2017.

NDP Leader Dominic Cardy resigns amid party 'infighting'

by Shane Ross

Dominic Cardy has resigned as New Brunswick's NDP leader, saying he can no longer fight the 'destructive forces' within the party.

Teen stabbed at New Year's Eve party in Fredericton

by Shane Ross

A New Year’s Eve party ended abruptly after a male teenager was stabbed in a house in Fredericton's northside.

New Year's resolution: get your spending under control and save

by Elizabeth Fraser

Financial experts provide advice on how to save money and get out of debt

5 stories to keep following in 2017

While some stories can be confined to a single year, others roll on through time. Here are few stories to keep watching in New Brunswick in 2017.

First friends: volunteers a mainstay of resettlement efforts

by Viola Pruss

Without the talents and time of volunteers, the job of helping hundreds of Syrians adjust to a new life in Fredericton would have been almost impossible.

Vets concerned about heartworm brought by foster dogs

by Joseph Tunney

Despite what foster organization Hearts of the North claim, many in the pet community say dogs brought by the organization have heartworm — and it's not as benign as advertised.

From Fort Mac to Rob Ford, here are CBC's biggest news days of 2016

Here are CBC's 10 biggest news days of 2016, when millions of Canadians turned to our website for the latest.

Feature #myCBCnb photos of the year

As 2016 winds to a close, we take a look back month by month at some of most spectacular photos that New Brunswickers submitted to #myCBCnb. In a testament to how terrific submissions were this year, whittling it down to 12 photos was next to impossible.

'Unplugged' Café lives up to its name during power outages

by Shane Fowler

Unplugged is the aptly named café in downtown Fredericton which is one of the few business able to offer it's services to customers when winter strikes and the power goes off.

Matt Stairs on the ballot for 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame

by Philip Drost

Fredericton's Matt Stairs is on the ballot for one of the biggest honours in baseball: the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Three prominent New Brunswickers appointed to Order of Canada

by Julia Wright

The offices of Governor General has announced the appointment of Fredericton playwright Norman Foster, businessman Gerry Pond of Rothesay, and Moncton entrepreneur Wesley Armour to the Order of Canada.

Snowstorm causes thousands of power outages, prompts travel warnings across Maritimes

by Vanessa Blanch, Elizabeth Fraser

A winter storm making its way across the Maritimes and Eastern Canada is causing thousands of power outages and prompting travel warnings.

Ashley Perry, Duncan Mullin missing from Moncton

Police ask for the public's help locating two people missing since Dec. 23.

Gold medal wrestler offers coaching tips on familiar turf

by Kashmala Fida

Former Canadian wrestling champion Genevieve Morrison returned to New Brunswick this week, after 10 years away, to coach young wrestlers in Moncton.

Victim of drunk-driving crash struggles 4 years later with aftermath

by Elizabeth Fraser

A New Brunswick woman tells her story about being hit by a drunk driver four years ago and how it almost destroyed her life.

Group pauses adoptions of death-row dogs to Maritimes after attacks

by Joseph Tunney

Hearts of the North, an organization that moves dogs on death row in the southern United States into the Maritimes, says it’s pausing operations to reflect on recent allegations.

Pre-loved Christmas trees bring joy to injured animals

by Tori Weldon

Pam Novak of the Atlantic Wildlife Institute near Sackville collects old Christmas trees to give to the injured animals she rehabilitates.

Tutoring group a lifeline for young Syrians in city

by Viola Pruss

Syrian parents in Fredericton have gathered experts from the community to tutor young refugees in the language of math, sciences and other subjects.

Electoral reform commission invites public to join upcoming meetings

by Sarah Betts

Member Constantine Passaris said the commission is calling on the public to help it recommend "new frontiers" to the provincial government regarding issues such as online voting and lowering the voting age.

Whisky theft giving NB Liquor an $8,700 headache

by Karissa Donkin

NB Liquor is losing thousands of dollars annually, thanks to thieves who are snatching high-end bottles of whisky.

Appearance of black bobcats in New Brunswick puzzles biologist

by Shane Fowler

Why New Brunswick seems to be one of only two places where completely black bobcats live is a puzzle for one biologist.

Take the reins: Mactaquac Park in search of sleigh ride team

by Philip Drost

It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together. The problem, however, is there’s no sleigh driver. Mactaquac Provincial Park is looking for a new one.