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Two additional COVID-19 deaths, 87 new cases and 124 recoveries reported Friday

Public Health has confirmed two more COVID-19 related deaths, 87 new cases and 124 recoveries in New Brunswick on Friday
**Updated** Missing teens located safe

The 14-year-old girl and the 17-year old boy from Wards Creek reported missing on October 15, 2021 have been located safe and sound
**Updated** Missing 14-year old located: police

The 14-year old girl that was posted as missing on October 15th has been located safe and sound
New Brunswick pastor expected in court over alleged COVID-19 public health breaches

A New Brunswick pastor is in court today after public health officials accused his congregation of breaking masking rules and other COVID-19 health orders
N.B. government employees ordered to stop making Indigenous land acknowledgments

Government employees in New Brunswick have been ordered to stop making territorial or title acknowledgments in reference to First Nations lands
City of Fredericton announces Fall Leaf Pickup dates

The City of Fredericton's annual Fall Leaf Pickup will take place from October 25th to 30th and November 8th to 12th
Two additional COVID-19 related deaths, 133 new cases reported in N.B. Thursday

New Brunswick reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths, 133 new cases and 102 recoveries on Thursday
Canada must stay vigilant against COVID-19, including with border testing: Freeland

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is pouring cold water on the idea of letting travellers enter Canada without a COVID-19 test.
Canadians among biggest energy users even as world moves toward net zero emissions

An annual look at global energy systems suggests Canadians are, and will remain, among the biggest consumers of energy over the next decade even as policies ramp up to make the country more energy-efficient.
Ottawa considers tasking airport security with verifying vaccination status

Senior airline officials say the federal government is mulling handing responsibility for verifying passengers' vaccination status to airport security, rather than carriers.
Fredericton Police looking for missing 15-year old girl

Fredericton Police are looking for 15-year old Nevaeh Macintosh, who was reported missing from Fredericton on Friday
Public asked to limit overnight visits to Campbellton ER

Vitalité Health Network is asking the public to limit their visits to the emergency department at the Chaleur Regional Hospital during the overnight hours this week
New Brunswick to host 2021 Atlantic Provinces Reverse Trade Show

New Brunswick is hosting the 2021 Atlantic Provinces Reverse Trade Show next week
Police investigating arson, attempted arson in Lorne

The RCMP are investigating after someone allegedly set a pickup truck on fire and attempted to set other vehicles on fire at a property in Lorne last month
Mounties turn to public for help with investigation into suspicious fire in Allardville

The RCMP hopes information from the public can help with their investigation into a suspicious fire in Allardville over the summer.
Gas, diesel prices up in N.B. on October 14th

Fuel prices have taken another jump this week in New Brunswick
Man charged following standoff in Central Blissville

The RCMP say a man charged following a standoff with police about 50 kilometres south of Fredericton last week is facing firearms-related charges.
Canada to make special envoy on antisemitism a permanent post, Trudeau says

Canada plans to make its special envoy for preserving Holocaust remembrance and fighting antisemitism a permanent position.
Canada leads world with pledge to curb methane leaks from oil and gas sector

Canada is nearly doubling its target to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector as it prepares to sign a new global pledge at next month's climate talks in Scotland.
Incoming army commander under investigation for 'historical allegations'

The Department of National Defence says the incoming commander of Canada's army is under investigation by the military police.
Conservative national council suspends member after bid to recall O'Toole as leader

A member of the Conservative Party of Canada's national council has been suspended after spearheading an effort to trigger an early review of Erin O'Toole's leadership.
O’Toole grapples with thorny question of mandatory vaccination for his MPs

One of the challenges for Erin O'Toole, in staying on as Conservative leader, will be deciding whether his MPs must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
***UPDATED: Police investigating after car stolen from Bathurst parking lot

The Bathurst Police Force says a vehicle stolen from a parking lot in the city earlier this week has been recovered.
Red Wings forward Alchorn named to MHL Players of the Week

Fredericton Red Wings forward Zach Alchorn was named to the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) Players of the Week for the Eastlink North Division
29-year old man charged in Marysville shooting

A 29-year old Fredericton man is facing charges in connection to a shooting in Marysville on Tuesday
N.B. reports 5 additional COVID-19 related deaths, 82 new cases and 95 recoveries

Public Health reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday
Finance minister credits federal transfers for keeping New Brunswick in the black

New Brunswick's finance minister says one-time federal transfers to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a greater provincial surplus last year and are keeping the province out of the red this year
Forward, goaltender named UNB REDS Athletes of the Week

Forward Payton Hargreaves and goaltender Rylan Parenteau were named UNB REDS/Papa John's Pizza Athletes of the Week
Four arrested, drugs, weapons and cash seized in Moncton

Four people were arrested and drugs, prohibited weapons and money were seized in Moncton last week
Free seasonal flu vaccinations available in N.B.

Free seasonal flu vaccinations are now available in New Brunswick
Review of LPN job classification complete

New Brunswick has completed a review of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) job classification
Three people arrested following attempted break & enter at NB Power substation

Three people have been arrested following an attempted break and enter at an NB Power substation in Memramcook.
Six people displaced by overnight fire in Fredericton Junction

Six people are temporarily homeless after an overnight fire damaged an apartment building in Fredericton Junction.
Judge strikes down Maj.-Gen. Fortin's request for reinstatement to vaccine campaign

A Federal Court judge has struck down Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's request for reinstatement as the head of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine distribution campaign.
Line 5 opponents urging White House to reject Canada's 'audacious' treaty gambit

Opponents of Line 5 want the White House to reject Canada's bilateral effort to prevent a Michigan judge from shutting down the cross-border pipeline.
Doctors alarmed by loophole allowing sale of used asbestos products

Public health advocates and environmental groups say the federal government needs to close a loophole allowing the resale of second-hand products containing asbestos.
U.S. land border to reopen to vaccinated Canadians in November, says congressman

A congressman from New York state says the United States plans to reopen its land border to vaccinated Canadians in November.
Canada joins G-20 allies in pushing for humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

Canada has joined its G-20 allies in pushing Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers to allow humanitarian aid to better reach the country's suffering people.
Macron wants face-to-face meeting with Trudeau to talk security, China, climate

French President Emmanuel Macron wants actual face time with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau soon.
Most Canadians believe Facebook harms their mental health: survey

Forty per cent of respondents to an online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies said they have a negative opinion of Facebook, with half of respondents saying the social media giant should be regulated or broken up.
NB reports 109 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday

New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health is urging vaccinations even though 32 of the 109 new cases of COVID-19 reported from the long weekend were in people who were fully vaccinated.
Conservation efforts credited for highest N.B. wild salmon numbers in over 30 years

Researchers at the University of New Brunswick say the future is looking brighter for the endangered Atlantic salmon population in the inner Bay of Fundy.
Fredericton police say two people injured and one charged following shooting

Fredericton police are investigating a shooting in the city's north end that left two people injured.
**Updated** Missing Moncton man located: RCMP

The 50-year-old Moncton man reported missing on October 8, 2021 has been located safe and sound
Parents concerned about COVID-19 spread in schools, support mask mandates: survey

The majority of respondents in a new Canada-wide survey say they are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in schools, and they want children and staff to wear masks.
Judge set to rule today on Maj.-Gen. Fortin's reinstatement to vaccine campaign

A Federal Court judge is set to rule today on Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's request for reinstatement as the head of Canada's vaccine distribution campaign.
New Brunswick reports 98 new COVID-19 infections as active caseload surpasses 1,000

New Brunswick is reporting 98 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death due to the disease.
N.B. issues competitions for Child, Youth and Seniors Advocate, Ombud positions

New Brunswick has announced competitions to fill the positions of Ombud and Child, Youth and Seniors' Advocate
Atlantic Lottery returns $346.5 million in profit in 2020-21

Atlantic Lottery returned $346.5 million in profits for the 2020-21 fiscal year
Vitalité, Horizon to move hospitals and facilities to Red Alert next week

The Vitalité and Horizon Health Networks are placing their hospitals and health-care facilities on Red Alert next week, in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, will happen

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New Brunswick MLA calls for more transparency on nursing home outbreaks

Several long-term care homes across New Brunswick are currently battling COVID-19 outbreaks.
Three more COVID-19 related deaths, 58 new cases, in New Brunswick Sunday

New Brunswick is reporting three more COVID-19 related deaths on Sunday, bringing the total number in the province to 90.
Rowdy homecoming party at Nova Scotia's Acadia University results in arrests, charges: Police

A rowdy student party at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. has resulted in multiple arrests and charges as hundreds gathered in the streets for homecoming celebrations over the weekend.
'Glace Bay has been challenged': Funeral held for teen girl who died in Cape Breton, N.S. house fire

Community members and loved ones gathered at a funeral home in Glace Bay, N.S. on Saturday to fondly remember a teenaged girl taken too soon.
Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in New Brunswick; active cases drop to 997

Three more New Brunswickers have died as a result of COVID-19, public health confirmed on Saturday.
'It's a very, very difficult line to walk': Theology professor urges more places of worship to talk about COVID-19 vaccinations

With New Brunswick's fourth wave of COVID-19 putting a focus on places of worship, a professor of theology is disappointed more churches haven't led proactive discussions about vaccines and vaccinations.
Surge in demand: Distribution of COVID-19 rapid-test kits cut short in New Brunswick

Faced with long lineups and heavy demand, health officials in New Brunswick were forced to cut short the distribution of free COVID-19 rapid-test kits at three locations Saturday.
N.B. RCMP tweets Indigenous land acknowledgment as province orders its employees to stop

The New Brunswick RCMP says it remains committed to “strengthening relationships” between Mounties and Indigenous communities, as the province finds itself in the midst of litigation involving several Indigenous groups.
Rapid-test kits available in 'circuit-breaker' zones this weekend, rest of N.B. will get them Monday

As COVID-19 cases continue to soar across the province, some New Brunswickers will be able to take advantage of a new approach to testing.
Maritimers with cystic fibrosis closer to better access to life-changing drug

After fighting for it for years, Maritimers with cystic fibrosis are getting closer to having better access to what many call a life-changing drug treatment.
Fire chief in Cape Breton speaks out in hopes of saving lives

Glace Bay Chief John Chant says it's important to have an escape plan in place and a working smoke detector in every room.
Rising gas prices creating trickle down effect on consumer goods

Gas prices are up across the region and, according to industry experts, they might not be dropping any time soon.
Select groups eligible for third doses of a COVID-19 vaccine next week in Nova Scotia

Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available in Nova Scotia, but not everyone will be eligible.
Inmate escapes from Saint John Regional Correctional Facility

Saint John Police say an inmate has escaped custody from the Saint John Regional Correctional Facility.
Prince Edward Island reports three new COVID-19 cases; seven cases remain

There are three new cases of COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island, public health announced Friday.
N.B. reports two deaths, 87 new cases of COVID-19

New Brunswick Public Health confirmed Friday afternoon two more people have died as a result of COVID-19, raising the total of COVID-19-related deaths in the province to 84.
N.S. searchers find body of missing fishing captain from Mi'kmaw community

Searchers have found the body of a missing fishing captain from a Mi'kmaw community who went overboard during his vessel's journey back to harbour.
Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project in Labrador falls further behind schedule

Newfoundland and Labrador's Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project is once again behind schedule.
Public sector workers in N.L. must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 17

Public sector workers in Newfoundland and Labrador have until Dec. 17 to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face the possibility of being placed on leave without pay.
Nova Scotia reports 18 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, active cases rise to 199

Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 recoveries on Friday, as the number of active cases rises to 199.
New Brunswick pastor jailed for a week as judge considers COVID-19 contempt charge

A New Brunswick pastor is in court Friday after public health officials accused his congregation of breaking masking rules and other COVID-19 health orders.
Equipment, body armour stolen from Sherrif’s vehicle in Dartmouth: Police

Police are investigating after equipment and body armour belonging to an employee of the Nova Scotia's Sheriff's Service was stolen from a vehicle in Dartmouth this week.
N.S. RCMP issue province-wide warrant for man suspected in Lower Sackville theft

RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking the public’s help finding a man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.
N.B. government employees ordered to stop making Indigenous land acknowledgments

Government employees in New Brunswick have been ordered to stop making territorial or title acknowledgments in reference to First Nations lands.
Nova Scotia to cover the cost of cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta

Nova Scotia's health minister says the government will cover the cost of the cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta.
Search continues for missing Mi'kmaq fishing boat captain off southwest N.S.

Despite searching with a Cormorant Helicopter overnight, there’s still no sign of the missing Mi'kmaw fisherman who went overboard in the waters off southwest Nova Scotia early Thursday morning.
N.S. preparing to roll out proof-of-vaccination app next week

Nova Scotia will introduce a proof-of-vaccination app next Friday that uses a QR code, joining other provinces that have adopted the federal government's initiative.
Paying more at the pumps; gas prices rise across the Maritimes

Maritimers will be paying more at the pumps Friday morning after gas prices in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island increased by several cents per litre overnight Thursday.
SIRT investigation leads to fraud charges against Bridgewater police officer

A Bridgewater police officer has been charged with fraud.
Conflicting information from test-kit manufacturer, Health Canada, to blame for confusion over expiry dates

After telling parents expired take-home COVID-19 test kits were still good for 12 months after the printed expiry date, the province now admits it's now not so sure.
Cape Breton families COVID-19 struggles made worse by ambulance bills they shouldn't have received

Two Cape Breton families say their COVID-19 battle was made more difficult by ambulance bills they never should have received.
Labrador group says Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami can't 'unilaterally' decide who is Inuit

Labrador's NunatuKavut Community Council is pushing back against the group representing Inuit in Canada after its president asked Ottawa to stop providing the council with services reserved for Inuit.
Nova Scotia premier stops to help give driver a push on his way to work

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston was on his way to the Legislature on Thursday morning when he came upon a down-on-their-luck driver and gave them a push.
Maritime provinces keep watchful eye on New Brunswick's COVID-19 situation

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise in New Brunswick, other Maritime provinces are keeping a close eye on their Atlantic neighbour.
‘The pandemic is wreaking havoc on them’: New Brunswick Nurses Union warns breaking point on the horizon

With dozens of COVID-19 patients in hospitals across New Brunswick, combined with an ongoing staffing shortage, Paula Doucet calls the situation "scary."
New Brunswick reports two more COVID-19 deaths and 133 new cases

New Brunswick Public Health said Thursday afternoon that two more people have died as a result of COVID-19, raising the total of COVID-19-related deaths in the province to 82.
Newfoundland and Labrador reports four new COVID-19 cases, 11 people in hospital

Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting four new cases of COVID-19.
Moment of quiet reflection replaces daily prayer at Nova Scotia legislature

The Nova Scotia legislature is replacing its daily prayer with a moment of quiet reflection.
Pentecostal churches in Atlantic Canada under scrutiny as push to vaccinate ramps up

Recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick have focused attention on what is being preached in Pentecostal churches in the affected areas, but a religious scholar says any ministers advocating against vaccination would be exceptions within the faith.
Nova Scotia introduces legislation prohibiting anti-vaccine protests near hospitals, pharmacies

The Nova Scotia Government announced Thursday plans for new legislation that will ban protests within 50 metres of health-care facilities and pharmacies.
Nova Scotia to offer third dose of COVID-19 vaccines to some immunocompromised people, work travellers

Nova Scotia will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines to certain groups of people beginning next week.
Minister touts deals with N.S. Indigenous communities as sign Ottawa's plan working

Departing Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan says new fishing agreements with Mi'kmaq communities indicate her approach to the Indigenous lobster harvest is working, despite continuing tensions on the water.
N.S. reports 26 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, active cases rise to 198

Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 26 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 recoveries on Thursday, as the number of active cases rises to 198.
Crews searching for fisherman who went overboard near Yarmouth, N.S.

Crews with the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre are searching for a fisherman who went overboard in the waters off southwest Nova Scotia early Thursday morning.
Prince Edward Island to build 36 new units for low-income residents

Prince Edward Island announced Thursday plans to build 36 new affordable housing units, available to residents on the social housing registry at 25 per cent of their income.
N.S. Liberal leader supports fixed election date, but would prefer fall over summer

Nova Scotia Liberal leader Iain Rankin supports the idea of a fixed election date, but says he would prefer a fall election rather than the summer time-slot the governing Progressive Conservatives have suggested.
Clock ticking on mandatory vaccines for public servants

Public servants and other government workers around here are running out of time to get fully vaccinated. Federal, provincial and municipal governments have all taken steps to make the shots mandatory, and insist there won't be many exemptions.
Nova Scotia parent questions expired take-home COVID-19 test kits

When Maggie MacGillivray's seven-year-old brought a COVID-19 testing kit home from school last week, she didn't think much of it, until she spotted the expiry date.
Glace Bay rallies behind mother who was badly burned in house fire

Community rallies behind mother who was badly burned in Glace Bay, N.S., house fire that killed two teens.
Black associate deputy appointed to Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs

A well-known educational administrator has been added to the ministerial staff at the Office of Nova Scotian Affairs after criticism about the lack of any Black people in the office's key roles.

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Vince Neil Injured Falling Off Stage

The Mötley Crüe frontman was going a solo show.
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Roger Waters Marries For 5th Time

Kamilah Chavis is 35 years his junior.
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Smokey Robinson On COVID-19 Battle: 'I Could've Died'

The legendary singer revealed he spent 11 days in hospital.
Paul McCartney Calls Rolling Stones 'A Blues Cover Band'

The ex-Beatle also reflected on playing live.
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WATCH: Gene Simmons Has Scary Moment At Concert

The Kiss musician was unharmed.
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Rolling Stones Open Up About Loss Of Charlie Watts

The three surviving band members are not planning to pack it in.
Nick Rhodes: 'Future Past' Will Bring Duran Duran Back To Canada

The founding member of the iconic band also shared thoughts on space travel.
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Randy Bachman To Be Reunited With Long Lost Guitar

The instrument went missing 45 years ago.
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Paul Stanley Hopes Kiss Wraps Up Final Tour By 2023

The band launched its farewell tour in 2019.
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Tina Turner Sells Rights To Her Music Catalogue

She has also sold rights to her name and image.
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Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner Was 'A Dying Man' On Stage

The guitarist suffered an aortic aneurysm last month.
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Detroit Post Office Renamed In Honour Of Aretha Franklin

The US government is showing the late music legend some respect.
NKOTB Announce 'MixTape Tour' Guests

Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue will join the boy band.
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David Lee Roth Announces Retirement: 'I'll Miss You All'

The former Van Halen frontman is doing five final shows.
TLC Postpones Shows Due To Smoke

One of its members suffered allergic reactions.
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Mick Jagger Goes Unnoticed At North Carolina Bar

The Rolling Stones frontman was able to chill.
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Gloria Estefan Reveals Childhood Sexual Assault

The singer said she was molested by a music teacher.

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