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New Brunswick adopts Ottawa's carbon pricing plan, but premier isn't happy about it

New Brunswick adopts Ottawa's carbon pricing plan, but premier isn't happy about it

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his government will align the province's carbon pricing plan with Ottawa's so-called backstop program.
Crown acknowledges that sentence of N.B. Mountie killer should be reduced

Crown acknowledges that sentence of N.B. Mountie killer should be reduced

FREDERICTON — Crown prosecutors have formally acknowledged that the sentence for a New Brunswick man who fatally shot three Mounties must be amended so he can apply for parole after serving 25 years.
Fredericton man loses family members in Turkey earthquake, others living in car

Fredericton man loses family members in Turkey earthquake, others living in car

FREDERICTON — Ahmed Hallaq's mother was attending to her morning prayers in the family's apartment in central Turkey last week when she saw the ceiling lamps start to sway.
New Brunswick health authority boasts about improvements in hospital services

New Brunswick health authority boasts about improvements in hospital services

FREDERICTON — The president of one of New Brunswick's two major health authorities says staff recruitment and retention is the biggest concern faced by the organization.

QMJHL roundup: Burbidge goal helps Sea Dogs trip the Titan 5-4

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Cole Burbidge scored the only goal of the third period, snapping a 4-4 tie and lifting the Saint John Sea Dogs to a 5-4 victory over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday afternoon.
Winter storm warnings cover parts of Atlantic Canada for Monday and Tuesday

Winter storm warnings cover parts of Atlantic Canada for Monday and Tuesday

FREDERICTON — More winter storm warnings and special weather statements are in effect for parts of Atlantic Canada.
Premier declares 'New Brunswick is back' as province faces several challenges

Premier declares 'New Brunswick is back' as province faces several challenges

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier touted his government's achievements Thursday, claiming it has spurred progress in health care, education, energy development and the economy.
Court dismisses case against N.B. pastor for holding services during COVID lockdown

Court dismisses case against N.B. pastor for holding services during COVID lockdown

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick judge has dismissed a contempt of court case against a pastor accused of ignoring COVID-19 public health rules in 2021. Chief Justice Tracey DeWare of the Court of King's Bench says in a Feb.
Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: experts

Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: experts

FREDERICTON — Much can be learned about the evolving habits of endangered North Atlantic right whales by tracing pieces of fishing gear from which the animals are freed, say researchers.
N.B. premier should scrap French immersion reform and reopen registration: Opposition

N.B. premier should scrap French immersion reform and reopen registration: Opposition

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Opposition is calling on the government to scrap the proposed French-language reform scheduled for schools in the fall.
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