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Coon tables bill to increase renewables target and expand solar power in N.B.

New Brunswick Green Party Leader David Coon has tabled a bill that calls on the province to increase its renewable electricity target and create a community solar program to achieve it
Trans, non-binary students under 16 in N.B. need parental consent for pronoun changes

New Brunswick students under the age of 16 who identify as trans and non-binary won't be able to officially change their names or pronouns in school without parental consent
NB adding ten new family doctors to roster

New Brunswick is adding ten new, much-needed family doctors to its roster.
Greater Moncton drug probe leads to arrest of three individuals

Three people have been arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in the Greater Moncton area.
Single-vehicle crash claims life of 19-year-old Baillie man

A single-vehicle crash in St. George has claimed the life of a 19-year-old Baillie man.
Joly pledges foreign-service reboot in which diplomats better grasp languages, topics

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is promising a plan by this fall for a foreign-service reboot in which diplomats will have a better grasp of the languages and topics relevant to their postings.
Feds looking at options for a national disaster response agency as wildfires rage

The federal government is studying options for creating a new national disaster response agency.
Senate changes to judicial oversight bill contrary to bill's goal: Lametti's office

Justice Minister David Lametti's office says some Senate amendments to a judicial oversight bill would do the opposite of what the bill is trying to accomplish.
Trudeau shows no interest in compromising with Meta, Google over online news bill

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing no interest in compromising with Meta and Google over their online news bill that would make tech giants pay for journalism created by others that helps those companies generate revenue.
Quebec expands law for doctor-assisted death, permits early requests for procedure

Quebec has adopted a new law that expands access to medical aid in dying and allows early requests for the procedure.
Recent poll shows NB's premier with secon-lowest approval rating

New polling figures show Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is among the most-liked premiers in Canada.
NBCC's new mobile skills training centre to visit schools, communities across province

New Brunswick Community college has launched a new mobile skills training centre.

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Irving Shipbuilding puts $545,000 towards a net zero emissions harbour project

Irving Shipbuilding says to celebrate World Oceans Day it will spend $545,000 on a ‘Green Harbour Project’ – which aims to make the Halifax Harbour a net zero emitter by 2050.
Man acquitted of assaulting officer with water bottle at Halifax housing protest

A judge has acquitted a man accused of throwing a bottle at police during a Halifax housing protest in one of the first decisions from a series of trials related to the 2021 demonstration.
Experts say wildfires make climate crisis impossible to ignore

As wildfires continue to burn across Canada causing poor air quality on the east coast and south of the border, some experts say the climate crisis is impossible to ignore.
Police investigating emailed shooting threat to Acadia University

The RCMP says it is investigating an online threat to Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S.
Group seeking court review of approval for wind farm project in northern Nova Scotia

A volunteer group in northern Nova Scotia says it is requesting a judicial review of the province's decision last month to approve a wind farm in the Wentworth Valley.
Charlottetown man charged after allegedly stealing SUV, replacing licence plate

Charlottetown police have charged a man with multiple offences after a stolen vehicle incident Wednesday morning.
N.B. shellfish company shuttered over improper storage of shell waste: environment minister

A company at the centre of a community fight over what residents in the town of Beaurivage, N.B. say is a powerful stench has been ordered to cease operations.
Halifax police lay two arson charges

Police in Halifax say they have charged a 41-year-old man following two arson incidents that took place in the city Thursday morning.
Man wanted on provincewide warrants arrested: N.S. RCMP

RCMP in Cape Breton say a man who was wanted on province-wide arrest warrants has been arrested.
N.B. teen dies after single-vehicle crash in St. George: RCMP

RCMP in New Brunswick say a 19-year-old man from Baillie has died following a car crash Tuesday evening.
Halifax says more residents can return home Friday after wildfires

The Halifax Regional Municipality says it will announce Thursday when more residents can return to their homes in communities impacted by the Tantallon wildfires.
Higgs government faces caucus revolt over changes to LGBTQ school policy in N.B.

As expected, the province of New Brunswick has announced changes made to the Department of Education's Policy 713. A news release was sent Thursday morning outlining the review and updates made by Education and Early Childhood Minister Bill Hogan.

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Music News

Chris Stapleton Scraps Outdoor Show Due To Canadian Wildfires

The singer was scheduled to play in Syracuse.
Morgan Wallen Cleared By Docs To Resume Tour

The country star paused his tour after damaging his vocal cords.
Carrie Underwood Going To Montreal 12 Years After Vowing Not To Return

The country star is opening for Guns N Roses in the city.
Zach Bryan Explains Why He Had Fan Booted From Concert

The country star was not happy with an overzealous fan.
Randy Travis Honoured By Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame

The country star was on hand for the induction ceremony.
Jewel's Rendition of U.S. National Anthem Divides Indy Fans

The singer put her unique spin on it.
Morgan Wade Reveals Plan To Have Double Masectomy

The country singer is keeping a positive attitude.
Nick Jonas Reflects On 'Worst Moment' With Kelsea Ballerini

He performed with the country star on a 2016 awards show.
Jimmie Allen Apologizes For 'Humiliating' Estranged Wife

The singer has been accused of sexually assaulting another woman.
Reba McEntire Replacing Blake Shelton As 'The Voice' Coach

Two coaches from the past are returning.
Jimmie Allen Accused Of Sexual Assault, Harassment

A woman who worked for the country star has made shocking allegations.
WATCH: Dolly Parton Debuts Rock Anthem 'World On Fire'

It is the lead single from her forthcoming rock album.

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