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TSB report suggests unclear safety rules played role in fatal rail accident in Edmundston

A report into the December 2018 death of a railway worker in New Brunswick says unclear safety rules around the securing of two unattended cars played a role in the fatal accident.
Still no word on when QMJHL hockey will resume in NB

Still no word on when the Acadie-Bathurst Titan will be permitted back on the ice.
Freeland hints at potential hotel quarantines for returning travellers

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is ``looking seriously'' at tougher travel measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including mandatory hotel quarantines for air travellers returning from non-essential trips abroad.
Suspected RCMP secrecy breach fallout upgraded to 'severe': newly released documents

New documents show Canada's cyberspy agency was so alarmed by the potential fallout from an alleged secrecy breach by a senior RCMP employee that it revised a damage assessment to ``severe'' from ``high'' in the days after his arrest.
New social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science

A group of Canadian scientists and health experts is starting a campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19.
Trudeau government considers legislative changes to make public service more diverse

The Trudeau Liberals are eyeing changes to the law governing public service hiring to help make federal departments and agencies more diverse.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Monday Jan. 26, 2021.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Monday Jan. 26, 2021.
Provinces sitting on millions in unspent federal pandemic spending, report says

A new report on billions of dollars the federal government has sent to provinces to help safely reopen the economy suggests much of the money is sitting unused.
Lessons experts say Canada should learn from COVID-19

A group of experts has a few suggestions on what lessons Canada can learn from the pandemic.
Canadian manufacturers predict 'tough sledding' as Biden signs Buy American order

The head of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters says he expects ``tough sledding'' ahead for his members after U.S. President Joe Biden ordered more stringent Buy American rules for government spending.
Mother of New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs dies, weeks after turning 100

Bertha Higgs, the mother of New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, passed away Monday at the age of 100.

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The New Brunswick Museum continues to collect stories, artifacts related to COVID-19 pandemic

New Brunswick’s provincial museum is continuing its efforts to document the local impacts of COVID-19 for generations to come.
Canadian Space Agency using satellites to track endangered right whales

The Canadian Space Agency is harnessing satellite technology to monitor and protect endangered North Atlantic right whales in the country's waters.
Man with 'large quantity' of knives arrested outside N.L. election candidate's office

Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say they arrested a man with a "large quantity" of knives in his truck in a parking lot outside an election candidate's office.
Collision involving tractor trailer closes main highway to Halifax

Nova Scotia RCMP say Highway 102 is closed inbound to Halifax as a result of a vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer.
N.B. reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, lowest total in more than three weeks

New Brunswick Public Health reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the lowest total since Jan. 3 when there were seven cases.
N.B. Crown rules out charges in RCMP shooting of Indigenous man Rodney Levi

New Brunswick's Public Prosecutions Service has concluded no charges will be filed against police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rodney Levi last year.
N.S. reports one new COVID-19 case related to travel; concerns about vaccine supply

Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with the total number of active cases in the province dropping to 11.
No charges in sexual assault investigation involving Bridgewater, N.S. police

The civilian oversight agency says none of the four employees present during the arrest saw what the man said had happened, and there was no security camera footage. Since the man was unable to say which of the officers was allegedly responsible, no police officer was named in the SiRT investigation.
Brakes compromised by ice in runaway train that killed worker at CN Edmundston yard

A report into the 2018 death of a New Brunswick CN worker says the brakes of two runaway rail cars were compromised by ice before the cars collided.
Man from Frankville, N.S. charged with child pornography related offences: RCMP

Nova Scotia RCMP say a 36-year-old man from Frankville, N.S. has been arrested and charged with child pornography offences.
Saint John parking official fired after allegedly telling woman to speak English

The mayor of Saint John, N.B., is calling for swift action after a woman who tried to argue a parking ticket was allegedly told to come back when she could speak English.
Health officials urge COVID-19 testing for Halifax area post-secondary students

Officials say several cases of novel coronavirus have been diagnosed in Halifax's student population, and they recommend all students should be tested -- even if they haven't travelled, have no symptoms and have not been at a location with an exposure warning.

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Music News

Morgan Wallen Spends 2nd Week At No. 1 In U.S.

The country star has the biggest album of the week again.
Darius Rucker Surprises Lady A With Grand Ole Opry Invitation

The country trio had an emotional reaction to the honour.
Who Won What At 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards

Here are the best podcasts of the year.
Dolly Parton Mourns Death Of Brother Randy

The country star paid tribute to her singer-songwriter sibling.
WATCH: Music Stars Shine On 'Celebrating America'

Katy Perry, Demi Lovato and Foo Fighters performed for the Biden-Harris inauguration.
WATCH: Music Stars Perform At Biden-Harris Inauguration

Goodbye MAGA. Hello Gaga.
Eric Church, Jazmine Sullivan To Sing U.S. Anthem At Super Bowl

H.E.R. will also perform ahead of the kick-off.
Garth Brooks To Perform At Biden-Harris Inauguration

The country star joins a long list of music stars.
'Garden Of American Heroes' Would Include Music Greats

Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston are two of the artists set to be honoured.
LISTEN: Blake Shelton Shares 'Minimum Wage'

The country star debuted the song earlier this month.
Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs Honoured By Trump

The country singers got the National Medal of the Arts.
LISTEN: Tim McGraw, Tyler Hubbard Team Up For 'Undivided'

The song offers hope for a Trump-ravaged America.

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