A forest fire near Miramichi has spread to roughly 160 hectares, expanding two and half times its size overnight. “Fire protection has been placed around several camps and a communications tower as a precaution,” according to a statement from the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED). Over the next several days, New Brunswick […]
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Statistics Canada says the country’s economy lost 41,000 jobs in July. But the unemployment rate remained at 6.9 per cent, with fewer people looking for work. The employment decline was concentrated among youth aged 15 to 24, with a drop of 34,000. StatCan said the youth employment rate has fallen to 53.6 per cent — […]
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More than 350 New Brunswick athletes are in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are among thousands from across the country taking part in the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s. Nicole Smith, the chef de mission for Team New Brunswick, said it is one of the largest delegations they have ever had for the Summer […]
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Some forestry operations have been restricted as the wildfire officials continue to grapple with dry conditions across New Brunswick. The restrictions are in place for the next four days. “Given the current high-risk situation, we are restricting some forestry operations on both Crown and private land,” said Natural Resources Minister John Herron in a release […]
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The Eastern Charlotte Kingfishers won’t get to hit the ice in Blacks Harbour following the sale of the team just ahead of the 2025-26 season. In a media release issued on Thursday, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) said the team had been purchased by the Connecticut Chiefs organization. The team will play out […]
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Brynn is a bobtail torti and is about one year old. She can be shy and is scared of other cats, but loves any kind of affection that she isn’t shy to headbutt you for. She loves to sit by the window and play with toys. Brynn is an expert at making biscuits and […]
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Five people will come off the NB Housing waitlist in St. Stephen. The announcement was made on Wednesday as part of an ongoing effort to build up to 570 affordable housing units across the province through the re-established New Brunswick Housing Corporation. New Brunswick’s minister responsible for housing David Hickey said it is one of […]
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By Andrew Bates, Telegraph-Journal, Local Journalism Initiative The man charged with manslaughter in the death of Sarah Teakles has had his charge upgraded to second-degree murder. Calvin Burns-Smith, 31, facing charges of manslaughter and indignity to or interference with human remains, was scheduled to appear Tuesday for a bail hearing in Saint John Provincial Court. […]
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New Brunswick is facing extremely dry conditions and forest fire officials are urging the public to use caution in rural and wooded areas. It comes amid a fire ban in 13 of 15 counties in New Brunswick as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Andrews Fire Chief Kevin Theriault said conditions in Charlotte County are […]
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Sand sculptors were shaping sand-crafted art at New River Beach as part of an international competition. The Bay of Fundy Sand Sculpture Festival returned this summer season for another few tide cycles – working against Mother Nature and the competition clock. The festival has dug out a new model expanding from one day to three. […]
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