New Brunswick News

Giant sandpiper statue returns to its roost in tiny New Brunswick village

FREDERICTON — A giant bird sculpture that once presided over a small New Brunswick village is back on its perch, and the former deputy mayor says the avian avatar looks happy to be home.

Apr 9, 2023 9:54 AM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Olympiques eliminate Sea Dogs with 6-1 win

SAINT JOHN, N.B.

Apr 7, 2023 8:25 PM Read more >

Alexis Gendron, Francesco Lapenna lead Olympiques past Sea Dogs 6-0

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Alexis Gendron and Francesco Lapenna were too much for the Saint John Sea Dogs on Wednesday night.

Apr 5, 2023 11:01 PM Read more >

Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine available in New Brunswick for those at risk

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick residents at risk of severe illnesses can now get a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.

Apr 3, 2023 10:52 AM Read more >

New Brunswick accelerates process to license out-of-province nurses

FREDERICTON — The Nurses Association of New Brunswick says it is making it easier for nurses from other parts of Canada to work in the province.

Mar 30, 2023 9:11 AM Read more >

N.B. residents suffering from mystery brain disease call for fresh investigations

FREDERICTON — Sarah Nesbitt turned 40 on Sunday but says she is not sure if she will be around to celebrate many more birthdays. Nesbitt, a resident of Moncton, N.B.

Mar 28, 2023 4:08 PM Read more >

Piper down: Village in New Brunswick wants giant sandpiper returned to pedestal

FREDERICTON — A new sculpture has been commissioned and a platform has been built — but a New Brunswick village's oversized avian avatar has still not returned to its roost. Standing 2.

Mar 26, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

New Brunswick police investigating after cyclist hits wire at head level across trail

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in Saint John, N.B., say they are investigating after a cyclist rode into a wire strung between trees in Rockwood Park.

Mar 24, 2023 10:09 AM Read more >

Highlights from New Brunswick's 2023-24 provincial budget

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves tabled a $12.2-billion budget for 2023-24 on Tuesday. Here are some highlights: — A projected surplus of $40.3-million surplus on total revenues of $12.19 billion and expenditures of $12.

Mar 21, 2023 3:12 PM Read more >

New Brunswick's $12.2-billion budget targets challenges that come with growth

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government tabled a $12.2-billion budget Tuesday that forecasts a small surplus and promises a funding boost to help stabilize the ailing health-care sector.

Mar 21, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >