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Civil liberties group files court challenge of 'harmful' N.B. gender policy

Civil liberties group files court challenge of 'harmful' N.B. gender policy

FREDERICTON — The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has filed a court action seeking to overturn a key section of New Brunswick's new policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
New Brunswick did not learn from H1N1 to prepare for COVID-19: auditor general

New Brunswick did not learn from H1N1 to prepare for COVID-19: auditor general

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick nursing homes that reported high COVID-19 rates lacked staff and infection-control measures, and did not learn lessons from the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, says a report by the province's auditor general.
Moncton man charged with first-degree murder in 2019 deaths of couple in their 70s

Moncton man charged with first-degree murder in 2019 deaths of couple in their 70s

DIEPPE, N.B. — Exactly four years after a New Brunswick couple in their 70s were found dead inside their home in a crime that shook the community, the RCMP announced Thursday that a suspect has been charged.
N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick students begin a new school year, some families worry about the potential for a rise in bullying due to the province's policy on gender identity in schools.

Police, coroner investigating after body found in Saint John River

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in New Brunswick are investigating the discovery of a body along the Saint. John River. City police offered few details about the body, which was discovered on Friday at around 1 p.m.
Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

KINNEAR SETTLEMENT, N.B. — New Brunswick RCMP are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left a 25-year-old man dead.
N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

FREDERICTON — For the first time, the New Brunswick government is considering the risks of climate change in its long-term forest-management strategy, but critics say the province's interests are still too weighted in favour of industry over environm
Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

FREDERICTON — After dissident members of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party failed to trigger a leadership review for Blaine Higgs, the premier is calling for unity.
New Brunswick wants thousands of landowners excluded from Indigenous title claim

New Brunswick wants thousands of landowners excluded from Indigenous title claim

FREDERICTON — The attempt by the New Brunswick government to protect private property owners from a major land claim by a First Nation is "irresponsible," say the chiefs who are advancing the claim for title to a large part of the province.
Environment Canada warns of heavy rain in parts of the Maritimes until Sunday morning

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain in parts of the Maritimes until Sunday morning

FREDERICTON — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of the Maritimes. It says parts of Nova Scotia could see heavy rain reaching or exceeding 50 millimetres if thunderstorms develop.
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