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N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick students begin a new school year, some families worry about the potential for a rise in bullying due to the province's policy on gender identity in schools.

Police, coroner investigating after body found in Saint John River

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in New Brunswick are investigating the discovery of a body along the Saint. John River. City police offered few details about the body, which was discovered on Friday at around 1 p.m.
Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

Multi-vehicle collision in New Brunswick leaves 25-year-old man dead

KINNEAR SETTLEMENT, N.B. — New Brunswick RCMP are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left a 25-year-old man dead.
N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

FREDERICTON — For the first time, the New Brunswick government is considering the risks of climate change in its long-term forest-management strategy, but critics say the province's interests are still too weighted in favour of industry over environm
Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

FREDERICTON — After dissident members of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party failed to trigger a leadership review for Blaine Higgs, the premier is calling for unity.
New Brunswick wants thousands of landowners excluded from Indigenous title claim

New Brunswick wants thousands of landowners excluded from Indigenous title claim

FREDERICTON — The attempt by the New Brunswick government to protect private property owners from a major land claim by a First Nation is "irresponsible," say the chiefs who are advancing the claim for title to a large part of the province.
Environment Canada warns of heavy rain in parts of the Maritimes until Sunday morning

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain in parts of the Maritimes until Sunday morning

FREDERICTON — Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of the Maritimes. It says parts of Nova Scotia could see heavy rain reaching or exceeding 50 millimetres if thunderstorms develop.
Percentage of French speakers in N.B. rises from 2016 but down from historic high

Percentage of French speakers in N.B. rises from 2016 but down from historic high

FREDERICTON — Statistics Canada data shows that the percentage of people in New Brunswick who can hold a conversation in French is up from 2016 but down from historic highs. The province's 320,300 French speakers made up 41.
N.B. doubles down on LGBTQ school policy after report says it violates Charter rights

N.B. doubles down on LGBTQ school policy after report says it violates Charter rights

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is maintaining the central elements of its policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools despite a report saying the policy violates the Charter rights of children.
First Nation in N.B. under state of emergency to install gates to keep out drugs

First Nation in N.B. under state of emergency to install gates to keep out drugs

FREDERICTON — A First Nations community in New Brunswick will soon be surrounded by security gates in an effort to curb illegal drug activity.
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