
Teenager Saves Shark in New Brunswick
Fifteen-year-old Finn Holland rescued a shark in New Brunswick that appeared to be severely injured or dead, noticing subtle movements that indicated it was still alive.
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Fifteen-year-old Finn Holland rescued a shark in New Brunswick that appeared to be severely injured or dead, noticing subtle movements that indicated it was still alive.

The House of Commons has stated that it was obligated to increase the salary of a New Brunswick Member of Parliament, regardless of the MP's desire to refuse the raise.

A Canadian politician, Bill Oliver, caused a stir in the New Brunswick Parliament by accidentally reading an AI chatbot prompt during a speech, leading to calls for his resignation.

A procession has brought home two paramedics from Prince Edward Island who died earlier this week in a collision in Melrose, New Brunswick.

An ambulance was involved in a collision on Route 16 near the Confederation Bridge in New Brunswick, with police reporting the incident but not yet releasing further details.
Statistics Canada reports that recent immigrants are acquiring homes at a faster rate, with those in their fifth year in Canada showing higher ownership rates than Canadian-born residents in New Brunswick, while overall Canadian-born ownership declines.
New Brunswick is considering a new bill that would make First Nations bylaws enforceable in provincial courts, even as Indigenous groups continue to fight for Aboriginal title across the province.

Conservative MP Mike Dawson from New Brunswick is taking legal action to refuse an $8,800 increase to his salary, stating it feels wrong given the current struggles of many Canadians.

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from the Wolastoqey First Nations regarding an Aboriginal title ruling, meaning private industrial forest land in New Brunswick will remain excluded from their ownership claim.

A 14-year-old from New Brunswick, Molly Johnston, has become the first patient in Canada to undergo spinal surgery for scoliosis using advanced 3D imaging technology at the IWK Health Centre.

Residents of New Brunswick are heading to the polls to elect their local government officials.
Former New Brunswick premier and ambassador Frank McKenna, now chairman of Brookfield Asset Management, has pledged $20 million to fund an ambitious scholarship program at a small university.
Adelayde Exploration has begun its work program on The George Lake South Antimony Tungsten Project located in New Brunswick.
A city in New Jersey, New Brunswick, has successfully rejected plans for a power-hungry data center, a victory attributed to grassroots resistance. This success has inspired activists nationwide to learn from their methods.
A New Brunswick judge reduced the sentence of Adebowale Adekoya, who was charged with assaulting his former partner and disobeying a no-contact order, specifically to prevent his deportation from Canada.

The New Brunswick government has introduced a new AI chatbot named Explora for tourists, but early testing by CBC News revealed numerous factual errors in its responses.

Justice Gruben, 28, has been elected as the new chief of Bilijk, also known as Kingsclear First Nation, becoming the youngest chief in New Brunswick and expressing a desire to bring change for the next generation.
Allan Joseph Legere died Monday at the age of 78 while serving a life sentence at the Edmonton Institution in Alberta for a series of rapes and murders
A feature on Ganong's Pal-o-Mine, a Canadian candy bar still made in New Brunswick, noted as one of the oldest continuously produced candy bars in North America.

John and Phyllis Holmes have collected over 9,000 bags of litter from Hampton, New Brunswick, since 2005, contributing to a growing 'plogging' movement that combines jogging with picking up trash.

A Progressive Conservative MLA in the New Brunswick Legislature has confirmed using artificial intelligence, including AI prompts, to prepare a speech he delivered, leading to scrutiny.
A profile highlights the career of Canadian actor Lyman Ward, known for his role as Jim Walsh, and reflects on his origins in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Residents in Cap-Brûlé, New Brunswick, are concerned about the construction of a large concrete seawall around a coastal property. The project has raised questions about its impact on public beaches and the lack of government regulations for erosion-control structures in the province.

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and British Columbia are providing assistance to Quebec's wildfire prevention and suppression agency in its ongoing efforts to combat fires across the province.

A New Brunswick woman is suing OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT's failure to implement necessary safeguards and its reinforcement of harmful views led to her daughter's death by suicide. The lawsuit alleges OpenAI was aware of the daughter's mental health state.

Leslie Cail, a farmer in Cails Mills, New Brunswick, has sold his family farm, which had been passed down through three generations.

A high school student from Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, has meticulously recreated a renowned Haida art piece using 15,000 Lego bricks, aspiring to work for the Danish toy company.
Residents of a New Brunswick town are confronting potato chipmaker Covered Bridge, complaining about a 'sickening' odor emanating from its facility.

Robert K. Irving, a leading member of New Brunswick's influential Irving family and co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd., has passed away at the age of 71. He was also known for leading Cavendish Farms.

Provincial Archives of New Brunswick are experiencing a surge in requests from Americans seeking family records to access Canadian citizenship, following recent changes to federal rules for citizenship by descent.

The latest assessment reveals that Atlantic cod stocks in the Bay of Fundy and the Scotian Shelf continue their decades-long decline. Experts warn that the struggle for recovery is far from over.

Children in New Brunswick, Canada, are experiencing waits of up to three years for dental surgery due to a severe lack of operating room time. The province's only board-certified pediatric dentist reports a waiting list exceeding 300 children.

A cruise originally destined for Bermuda was unexpectedly rerouted to Saint John, New Brunswick, with passengers advised to pack warmer clothing.
Nexcel Metals has begun an airborne geophysical survey at its Burnt Hill Tungsten Project in New Brunswick, Canada, to assess potential mineral deposits.
Makenita is set to begin operations on its Sisson West Tungsten Project located in New Brunswick.
The New Brunswick government projects an additional $6 billion to the provincial debt and continued deficits throughout its mandate, with the finance minister warning of difficult budget choices.

The New Brunswick government has set up a special car wash for people who drove through a chemical spill on the Vanier Highway in Fredericton between Wednesday evening and Friday at 4 p.m. AT, but some residents are questioning why it took so long for the province to take action.
Residents in New Brunswick, New Jersey, successfully protested a proposed data center on February 18, leading to the project being replaced with a park.

Some New Brunswick astronomers are joining a chorus of opposition against an American company’s touted goals of using mirrors in space to provide artificial 'sunlight on demand' to its subscribers.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a news conference in Moncton, New Brunswick, taking questions from journalists.

The New Brunswick government is facing accusations of adopting 'Trump-like protectionism' in violation of an internal trade agreement among Canadian provinces and territories during a Canada Free Trade Agreement hearing.

A 56-year-old Island EMS paramedic died in a collision between an ambulance and a transport truck in New Brunswick, prompting mourning from the P.E.I. first-responder community.

After more than a decade without fluoridated water in Saint John, New Brunswick, dental experts are observing a significant increase in tooth decay among young people, fulfilling earlier warnings.

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled, in a 6-3 decision, that New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor must be proficient in both English and French. This decision reinforces the province's official bilingual status.

A woman with worsening dementia died after wandering from her home multiple times, prompting New Brunswick's seniors advocate to state that many had anticipated such an outcome due to inadequate care.

An article examines the short-lived Bricklin sports car, a Canadian-made vehicle largely funded by New Brunswick, to illustrate the risks associated with manufacturing in the context of trade policies like Trump's tariffs.

A couple in New Brunswick, Canada, is advocating for changes after their local hospital diversion led to the birth of their child on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway. The incident highlights concerns over hospital service disruptions.

Krista Richard, founder of Bikes and Trikes for Everyone, shared the moment she distributed hundreds of free bicycles to children in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Adelayde Exploration has commenced its work program on the George Lake South Antimony Tungsten Project located in New Brunswick.
Robin Hanson, a long-time advocate for nature, has established a 162-hectare public nature preserve on his family's land near French Lake, New Brunswick, set to open in September 2025.
OR Royalties (OR) has announced the acquisition of a precious metals stream on Canadian Copper’s assets located in New Brunswick.

A New Brunswick woman was hospitalized after a Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy mistakenly gave her blood pressure medication instead of an allergy drug, which she took for months. The incident raises serious questions about pharmacy safety protocols.

New Brunswick-based Irving Oil is actively seeking alternative crude oil suppliers as the ongoing U.S. war on Iran threatens its long-standing and reliable sources from Saudi Arabia.

CBC's Clare MacKenzie and Jacques Poitras break down what you need to know from New Brunswick's 2026-27 budget.
Great Atlantic has announced the commencement of its 2026 exploration program at the Glenelg Gold - Antimony - Vanadium Property located in Southwest New Brunswick.
Australia did the exact opposite of Canada in developing its LNG sector, and is now reaping the rewards