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QMJHL roundup: Orr scores twice as Titan charge past Volts 5-2

BATHURST, N.B. — Robert Orr scored a power-play goal and one while short-handed as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan defeated the visiting Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.
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Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's daily face of pandemic response, stepping down

Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's daily face of pandemic response, stepping down

FREDERICTON — The chief medical officer of health who helped guide New Brunswick through the pandemic is leaving her job. Dr.
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Opposition leaders say N.B. premier could use poison pill to trigger election call

Opposition leaders say N.B. premier could use poison pill to trigger election call

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick opposition leaders are criticizing Premier Blaine Higgs after he left the province guessing for weeks about whether he would plunge them into an early election campaign.
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N.B. scrapyard fire: Saint John residents warned against eating homegrown vegetables

N.B. scrapyard fire: Saint John residents warned against eating homegrown vegetables

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Residents of Saint John, N.B., and nearby areas are being advised against eating homegrown garden vegetables following last month's massive scrapyard fire. A fire that erupted Sept.
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RCMP in northeastern New Brunswick charge 16-year-old boy with manslaughter

RCMP in northeastern New Brunswick charge 16-year-old boy with manslaughter

SHIPPAGAN, N.B. — RCMP in northeastern New Brunswick have charged a 16-year-old boy with manslaughter. Police allege the teen struck an 11-year-old boy in the face with a kick scooter almost a year ago in Shippagan, N.B.
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N.B. RCMP searching for man believed to be armed 'with dangerous intent'

N.B. RCMP searching for man believed to be armed 'with dangerous intent'

MOORES MILLS, N.B. — RCMP in New Brunswick are searching for an armed man in a community in the province's southwest. Police issued an Alert Ready message at about 9:40 a.m.
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Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics

Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics

FREDERICTON — Even as the technology to produce so-called "ghost guns" becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across the country.
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Police watchdog investigating shooting of suspect in Saint John, NB

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick's police watchdog has been called in following an officer-involved shooting in Saint John. Officers were called to the Mecklenburg Street and Wentworth Street area shortly after 4:30 p.m.
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QMJHL Roundup: Justin Gendron leads Victoriaville Tigres past Moncton Wildcats 5-3

MONCTON, N.B. — Justin Gendron scored twice as the Victoriaville Tigres topped the Moncton Wildcats 5-3 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play. Francesco Iasenza, Tommy Cormier and Justin Larose also scored for Victoriaville (3-2-0).
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Chief of staff to N.B. Opposition leader quits ahead of possible snap election call

Chief of staff to N.B. Opposition leader quits ahead of possible snap election call

FREDERICTON — The chief of staff to New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt has resigned as speculation rises about an early election call. A statement from the official Opposition says Alaina Lockhart's last day was Friday.
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