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RCMP, fire marshal investigating blaze that destroyed N.B potato chip factory

RCMP, fire marshal investigating blaze that destroyed N.B potato chip factory

FREDERICTON — A fire that destroyed a potato chip factory in Waterville, N.B., has triggered a police investigation and an outpouring of support from residents who say they'll do all they can to help keep a long-time local employer afloat.

QMJHL roundup: MacGillivray nets winner as Titan topple Drakkar 4-3

BATHURST, N.B. — Cory MacGillivray's third-period goal at 16:31 snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to a 4-3 victory over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Saturday at Centre Regional K.C.
N.B. Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory destroyed by fire, premier offers sympathies

N.B. Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory destroyed by fire, premier offers sympathies

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier is offering his sympathies to workers and their families after a fire destroyed the Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory in Hartland, N.B.

QMJHL roundup: Poirier propels Drakkar to 5-2 win over Sea Dogs

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Back-to-back goals by Justin Poirier broke up a close game as the visiting Baie-Comeau Drakkar defeated the Saint John Sea Dogs 5-2 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday night.
Former New Brunswick minister Allain says he won't run in fall election

Former New Brunswick minister Allain says he won't run in fall election

FREDERICTON — A former minister in New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative government announced Friday he won't be running in the coming provincial election.
New Brunswick government reaches settlement deal with two wrongfully convicted men

New Brunswick government reaches settlement deal with two wrongfully convicted men

FREDERICTON — Innocence Canada says a "satisfactory" conditional settlement has been reached between the New Brunswick government and two men who were wrongfully convicted of a 1983 murder.
New Brunswick government reaches settlement deal with two wrongfully convicted men

New Brunswick government reaches settlement deal with two wrongfully convicted men

FREDERICTON — Innocence Canada says a "satisfactory" conditional settlement has been reached between the New Brunswick government and two men who were wrongfully convicted of a 1983 murder.
N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he's surprised by the backlash he's received for his promise to give workers a one-time payment of $300.
Irving Oil president to step down as company undergoes strategic review

Irving Oil president to step down as company undergoes strategic review

FREDERICTON — The president of Irving Oil is stepping down as the company undergoes a strategic review that includes the possible sale of the business.
N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick town councillor says the release of an investigation into her efforts to bring a giant bird sculpture to the community is a “victory” — even though it led to sanctions against her last fall. Tantramar Coun.
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