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Fredericton police aim to equip all front-line officers with body cameras next year

Fredericton police aim to equip all front-line officers with body cameras next year

FREDERICTON — The police force in New Brunswick's capital aims to equip all its front-line officers with body cameras next year in an effort to increase transparency and public trust.
Advocates warn N.B. is breaking fragile social contract by reforming French immersion

Advocates warn N.B. is breaking fragile social contract by reforming French immersion

FREDERICTON — The language debate has been rekindled in Canada's only officially bilingual province, as the New Brunswick government looks to reform French immersion in schools. Premier Blaine Higgs says the French immersion program has failed.
'Insult' to francophones: N.B. groups demand Austin resign from language committee

'Insult' to francophones: N.B. groups demand Austin resign from language committee

FREDERICTON — Eighteen francophone groups in New Brunswick called on Tuesday for Kris Austin to resign from a legislature committee that is reviewing the province's Official Languages Act.
New Brunswick's budget surplus balloons $739 million more than spring estimate

New Brunswick's budget surplus balloons $739 million more than spring estimate

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s budget surplus continues to swell and is now projected at $774.4 million for the 2022-23 fiscal year, an increase of $739.2 million over the figure forecast in the province’s March budget.
Trudeau slams N.B. premier Higgs for naming Kris Austin to bilingualism committee

Trudeau slams N.B. premier Higgs for naming Kris Austin to bilingualism committee

OROMOCTO, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rebuked New Brunswick's premier Tuesday for naming a minister known for his past criticism of bilingualism to a committee that will review the province's Official Languages Act.
Trudeau announces half a billion dollars more for rural high-speed internet access

Trudeau announces half a billion dollars more for rural high-speed internet access

OROMOCTO, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing an extra $475 million to the federal government's fund for delivering high-speed internet to rural homes across the country. Trudeau made the announcement today in Oromocto, N.B.
11-year-old N.B. boy dies after being hit in face with scooter, older boy arrested

11-year-old N.B. boy dies after being hit in face with scooter, older boy arrested

SHIPPAGAN, N.B. — Police in New Brunswick say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the death of an 11-year-old boy who was hit in the face with a scooter. RCMP Cpl.

New Brunswick police search for missing swimmer near Digby Ferry Terminal

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police say they have not located a missing swimmer in the waters near New Brunswick's Digby Ferry Terminal despite extensive efforts.

QMJHL roundup: Kidney pumps up Titan crowd with overtime goal

BATHURST, N.B.
New Brunswick university had to remain quiet about Mastriano controversy: UNB head

New Brunswick university had to remain quiet about Mastriano controversy: UNB head

FREDERICTON — The president of the University of New Brunswick says he's kept a lid on publicly discussing the controversy surrounding an American politician's PhD because the institution did not want to be accused of interfering in U.S. politics.
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