New 'Thousands of jobs' could come from marijuana sector, official says

The New Brunswick government sees the marijuana industry as a major economic driver in the future, which could create thousands of jobs, according to a senior official.

New St. George's Anglican Church building no longer heritage property

by Philip Drost

The owners of the former St. George's Anglican Church building in Saint John will no longer have to follow heritage laws. City council removed its heritage designation at city council on Monday night.

New Moncton man wanted for aggravated assault hospitalized

RCMP have located a man wanted on an arrest warrant for aggravated assault and taken him to hospital for treatment.

Daycare owner accused of tying kids to chairs faces cross-examination today

The former owner of a Memramcook daycare, who is accused of assaulting children in her care and an employee, is being cross-examined today at her assault trial.

Man injured in Fredericton shooting, police searching for suspect

The Fredericton police have a home on Saunders Street in the downtown area blocked off with police tape.

Saint John man arrested after man stabbed, woman assaulted

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a person was stabbed and another was assaulted on Saint John's west side on Wednesday morning.

Elsie Wayne remembered in Glen Falls for tackling flooding issue

by Shane Fowler

Elsie Wayne may be known for speaking her mind but those in living in the Glen Falls neighbourhood of Saint John still recognise the late politician for one of her first acts as a politician.

Early-morning fire at Saint John's Long Wharf contained

by Julia Wright

An early-morning fire at Long Wharf in Saint John has been brought under control by fire crews, although the cause of the fire is still unknown.

Fredericton Royals host country for national baseball championship

by Lauren Bird

The Fredericton Royals play host to the country this week as Baseball Canada's senior men's championship takes place in the city.

Ex-daycare owner says she tied kids to chairs when they were restless

by Gabrielle Fahmy

Former Memramcook, N.B., daycare owner Celine Lang told a court today that she tied children to chairs when they were restless, and threw a glass of water in a child's face to "calm him down."

GAS GURU Gas prices set to soar Thursday

CBC New Brunswick's Gas Guru Robert Jones says that after a remarkably stable summer for pump prices, expect to see them jump by a considerable amount this week. It should be the biggest single week leap since last March.

Moncton company offers to buy St. Stephen town hall

by Kashmala Fida

A Moncton-based real estate company, Heritage Development, has offered to buy the town of St. Stephen’s town hall.

Number of doctors in N.B. shrank by 53 in 2015

by Catherine Harrop

While the number of physicians in Canada has grown for the ninth year in a row, New Brunswick has seen a decrease in the number of doctors.

Moncton man wanted for aggravated assault, other charges

The Codiac Regional RCMP are looking for a Moncton man for aggravated assault, and they’re seeking the public’s help.

Elsie Wayne, former PC MP and Saint John mayor, dead at 84

by Daniel McHardie

Elsie Wayne, the former mayor of Saint John and Progressive Conservative MP, has died at age 84.

'We need more people like that': Frank McKenna on Elsie Wayne

by Alan White

From her outrageous sweaters, to outrageous comments, Elsie Wayne was one-of-a-kind in Canadian politics — a kind rarely seen today.

'It is sort of like a death': Petitcodiac church steeple from 1879 demolished

by Tori Weldon

Members of the Petitcodiac Baptist Church gathered Tuesday to watch the demolition of their historic church building.

Zenabis medical marijuana facility gets $4M loan from province

by Philip Drost

Medical marijuana company Zenabis will receive $4 million from the provincial government to build its facility in Atholville.

Nova Scotia Liquor balks at dropping beer prices to match New Brunswick

by Philip Drost

Nova Scotia's provincial liquor corporation is standing by its decision not to engage in a price war with New Brunswick over beer, according to a spokesperson.

Prelimimary hearing begins for 2 Bathurst police on manslaughter charges

by Bridget Yard

The preliminary inquiry into the case of two Bathurst police officers charged in the shooting death of Michel Vienneau began Tuesday morning.

Memramcook campground proposal rejected by village council

Memramcook’s village council has rejected a zoning change that would have allowed a controversial 26-acre campground to go ahead.

College of Extended Learning expands with eclectic courses

by Julia Wright

UNB's College of Extended Learning in Saint John’s new fall leisure learning classes appeal to an eclectic range of interests. New offerings include into-level Arabic, novel writing, and one-on-one French instruction. Raising Urban Chickens remains popular.

#GirlBoss-inspired networking event unites entrepreneurs

by Julia Wright

Business leaders and entrepreneurs will converge in Saint John on Thursday for a new business-oriented event but it isn't an average networking evening, according to organizer Joanna Killen.

Saint John councillors vote for review of their salaries, benefits

by Connell Smith

City councillors in Saint John have set in motion a review that could see their salaries and benefits increased by the end of the year.

Fredericton will lend police dog services to Saint John

by Philip Drost

The Saint John Police Force will be getting help from Fredericton while they work on getting their own police dog service.

Shediac campground developers seek extension amid legal fight

by Gabrielle Fahmy

The Southeast Regional Service Commission is recommending that Shediac offer an extension to developers seeking to build a campground in southeastern New Brunswick as it deals with a legal battle over land in the area.

Maggie the Labrador has 2-and-half legs, survived a car accident and a death sentence

by Shane Fowler

Maggie, a two-year-old Labrador mix-breed, has survived being hit by a vehicle, limb amputations and even a death sentence in another province. Now, the playful two-and-a-half legged dog is just hoping to find a family to adopt her.

CBC Investigates Prison watchdog concerned guards hit and pepper-sprayed inmate 5 times before death

by Karissa Donkin, Joan Weeks

Canada's federal prison watchdog is concerned about the "rapid escalation of force" used against a Cape Breton man who died in custody at a New Brunswick prison last year. Details surrounding the death of Matthew Hines were kept secret until reported by CBC News this week.

'An unbelievable memory,' says Hip fan with same cancer as Gord Downie

by Tori Weldon

Jason DeRoche of Moncton has the same brain cancer as The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie and was given tickets to Saturday's show in Kingston, Ont.

Bathurst mayor Paolo Fongemie wants regional tourism office

by Bridget Yard

Bathurst Mayor Paolo Fongemie has asked for his council's support in approving a regional tourism office that would combine the resources of municipalities from Allardville to Belledune and create a regional tourism strategy.