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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.
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As Ottawa plans to hike health funding, families say system doesn't learn from errors

As Ottawa plans to hike health funding, families say system doesn't learn from errors

HALIFAX — When Diane Breen died unexpectedly following her visit to a Nova Scotia emergency room, her family was left grieving — both over her loss and their sense that lessons weren't learned from the tragedy.
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YouTuber 'Blamzooka' accused of N.B. sexual assault was substitute teacher in N.L.

YouTuber 'Blamzooka' accused of N.B. sexual assault was substitute teacher in N.L.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 37-year-old man charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident last November at a New Brunswick school was a substitute teacher in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Halifax jury shown photos of wounds on body of former med student accused of murder

Halifax jury shown photos of wounds on body of former med student accused of murder

HALIFAX — A former Halifax university student on trial for killing another student during a drug deal completed his testimony Thursday, insisting he had no plan to kill anyone and that he shot the other man in self-defence.
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Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Groups representing nurses and doctors are welcoming the federal government's health-care funding proposal but say some of the increase must be used to bolster staffing and improve primary care in a system where there is accountability in how the cas
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Crown alleges former Halifax medical student dismembered body of fellow student

Crown alleges former Halifax medical student dismembered body of fellow student

HALIFAX — There was drama in a Halifax courtroom Wednesday as a Crown prosecutor tried to poke holes in the alibi of a former medical student who is claiming self-defence in the shooting death of another student during a drug deal.
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Nova Scotia's police watchdog agency expands to oversee New Brunswick forces

Nova Scotia's police watchdog agency expands to oversee New Brunswick forces

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog agency is expanding to include oversight of police forces in New Brunswick.
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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.
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Red Cross Fiona effort exceeds all other disasters, with $54.2 million raised

Red Cross Fiona effort exceeds all other disasters, with $54.2 million raised

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — With more than 58,000 people requiring help, the Canadian Red Cross says its relief efforts after post-tropical storm Fiona last September were its largest ever in the country.
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Sandeson murder trial: Accused denies killing fellow Nova Scotia student for money

Sandeson murder trial: Accused denies killing fellow Nova Scotia student for money

HALIFAX — A former medical student who claims he fatally shot a fellow student in self-defence during a drug deal in Halifax denied Tuesday he planned to kill the man and steal the nine kilograms of marijuana he was carrying.
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