More E. coli infections linked to contaminated romaine lettuce, 1 case fatal

The federal government says there are now as many as 40 cases of E. coli infections linked to contaminated romaine lettuce — one of them fatal.

Rarely seen white morph gyrfalcon spotted in New Brunswick

by Nathalie Sturgeon

The high arctic bird is known for its thick body, long tail and shades of white, gray and dark brown.

Kent County man faces trial for confining, disfiguring woman

A Kent County man will be going to trial next May after pleading not guilty to five charges, including aggravated assault by disfiguring a woman.

Government report into sexual violence cases omits serious problems with police

by Karissa Donkin

The report the government wants the public to see doesn’t include the same kind of candid criticism as its internal report on how municipal police forces handle sexual violence.

UNB floats plan to extend pool's life if city commits to new facility

by Philip Drost

The University of New Brunswick would be willing to extend the life of the Sir Max Aitken Pool at it’s Fredericton campus if it can get some sort of commitment from the city on a new pool in the future.

New bike lanes to give cyclists 'higher priority' in downtown Fredericton

by Elizabeth Fraser

New bike lanes could be coming to Fredericton's downtown core as early as 2018, improving active transportation and keeping cyclists safe on city streets.

These 230 students just unwrapped new PJs in time for Christmas

Some elementary school students in a low-income Saint John neighbourhood will be a bit cozier this holiday season thanks to a special gift from residents of two local nursing homes.

Rothesay mother awaits settlement of OxyContin class action

by Connell Smith

After seven years of addiction, the loss of family and friends, her home and almost her life, Jacqueline Dupere-Hanlon says the craziness finally stopped when she entered a methadone clinic.

Santa's coming ... and he's bringing snow, freezing rain, ice pellets

A developing low pressure system will be approaching from the Great Lakes on Friday, bringing snow into the province on Friday night into Saturday.

Answers coming soon in Lionel Desmond killings, officials say

by Michael MacDonald

Almost a year after former soldier Lionel Desmond killed his family and then himself in rural Nova Scotia, an official response shedding light on the tragedy is near.

Police nab 5 drivers in 45 minutes near Moncton for breaking move-over law

by Tori Weldon

The RCMP are setting up check stops to deliver the message to drivers that moving over into the far lane to give emergency vehicles room is the law, failing to do so costs $292.50 and three demerit points.

Elderly school bus drivers no longer forced to take annual tests under proposed changes

by Jacques Poitras

Liberals considering change to eliminate annual driving test for school bus drivers over 60-years-old, making good on a supposed request from school districts and bus drivers.

This Saint John woman's home is like a Christmas wonderland

by Matthew Bingley

Inside Nancy Meehan's home, the halls are so decked it’s impossible to forget which holiday she’s celebrating.

Loblaw offering $25 card after admitting to bread price-fixing. Here's how to register

by Aleksandra Sagan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is offering customers a $25 gift card as a goodwill gesture after admitting the company participated in an industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement.

Bathurst will remember Boys in Red with day of mourning in January

by Gail Harding

The city of Bathurst will have a day of mourning on the tenth anniversary of accident that killed seven high school basketball players and the coach's wife, launching an annual memorial event.

Some offenders refusing to lock up in Renous prison unit

by Sarah Petz

Corrections staff were dealing with a 'disturbance' in a unit at the Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B., Wednesday evening, where offenders are refusing to lock-up, according to a Correctional Service of Canada spokesperson.

CBC Investigates Government to release previously-secret details on child deaths

by Karissa Donkin, Shane Fowler

The stories of dozens of children under government care have stayed secret for decades. That is finally starting to change.

'I'm not sure it gets much graver': Saint John man sentenced for domestic violence

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon

A 28-year-old Saint John man has been sentenced to 16 months in jail on seven domestic violence-related charges.

'It's been my life': Bruce Dougan retires from Magnetic Hill Zoo

by Gabrielle Fahmy

After three decades, Wednesday marks Bruce Dougan's last day as manager of the Moncton's Magnetic Hill Zoo.

Ron Sajack remembered for larger-than-life murals and big heart

Sajack painted several large-scale murals across the Maritimes over four decades, including one at the Minto Foodland and at the Greener Village food bank in Fredericton.

Cooke Aquaculture acquires Houston fishing company in $650M deal

by Sarah Trainor

Seafood giant Cooke Aquaculture got even bigger on Tuesday, acquiring a Houston, Texas company and its workforce of 1,000 people.

Majority of sex crime victims in New Brunswick are children, audit finds

by Karissa Donkin

Municipal police in New Brunswick keep poor crime statistics and often close investigations into sexual violence without interviewing witnesses or suspects, according to a government audit obtained by CBC News.

'That was my rent money': Costly error has grieving mother on the hook for more than $3,000

by Catherine Harrop

More than a year after the death of her daughter, Janice Taylor is still fighting with the Canada Revenue Agency after it cleaned out her bank account — twice.

Married couple considers separating to challenge $1,600 increase to property tax bill

by Rachel Cave

A New Brunswick married couple who live more than 200 kilometres apart say they're considering a legal separation to reduce what they call an unfair property tax bill.

Metro, Sobeys say they didn't violate Competition Act as bread price-fixing story unfolds

by Pete Evans

Some of Loblaws' biggest rivals in the food business say they are fully co-operating with an investigation by Canada's Competition Bureau into allegations of fixing prices for baked goods, and add that they don't believe they have run afoul of Canada's competition rules.

Delays expected as record number of Canadians expected at country's big airports

Canadian holiday travellers are warned to brace for crowds and delays as a record number of passengers are expected to pass through the country's largest airports and highways are filled with holiday commuters.

5 men arrested in joint-forces fraud scam investigation in New Brunswick and Quebec

by Elizabeth Fraser

Five men have been arrested in connection with a joint-forces fraud scam investigation in New Brunswick and Quebec.

More hotels could make things challenging for owners, association head says

by Sarah Petz

The head of Moncton’s hotel association says the additional of another multi-million dollar hotel to the city will likely drive occupancy rates down, at a time when hotel rooms in the city are already often underoccupied.

Family loses home, family pet in Davidson Lake fire

by Elizabeth Fraser

Two homes have been destroyed after a fire broke out Tuesday evening in the Davidson Lake area.

Kevin's Home: Moncton B&B offers sanctuary for families of hospital patients

by Kate Letterick

Retired banker Kevin Black offers a home away from home for people who have family in the hospital.

Companies still made largest political donations, ahead of ban

by Robert Jones

Companies that do significant business with the provincial government once again donated the most money to New Brunswick political parties during the first half of 2017 — one of the reasons the practice is no longer legal.

Gas Guru Gasoline and diesel prices to fall again this week

CBC New Brunswick's Gas Guru Robert Jones predicts fuel to slowly but surely come down from those November highs.

Still no way to tell how many Indigenous women and girls go missing in Canada each year

by Margo McDiarmid

Even after the launch of a $53.8-million national inquiry and an increased focus on the problem, there is still no way to tell how many Indigenous women and girls go missing in Canada each year.

Liberals to close Medavie debate, pass contract by Christmas

by Jacques Poitras

The Medavie legislation is one of 9 bills subject to a Liberal motion that would limit debate to a total of 45 hours, prompting Opposition claims that the contentious contract will be 'rammed through' the legislature.

Parents push for early learning centre in new Saint John school

by Connell Smith

The push is on to ensure a new school in Saint John's central peninsula can accommodate a lengthy list of community programs.

Map Addresses for initial New Brunswick cannabis retail stores announced

If you're in a prominent New Brunswick retail district, chances are a Cannabis NB store won't be far away.