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N.B. completes data analysis phase of mystery brain illness investigation

May 27 , 2025 at 06:57:17 p.m. ADT • :

New Brunswick has completed the data analysis phase of its investigation into an undiagnosed neurological illness affecting hundreds of people and submitted its results to the Public Health Agency of Canada for scientific review.

Ambulance N.B. extends rural pilot project, sees early positive results

May 27 , 2025 at 06:27:53 p.m. ADT • :

Ambulance New Brunswick has extended a pilot project that changes the way it organizes ambulances. The move will do away with ambulances filling in for neighbouring regions. The Paramedic Association of New Brunswick welcomes the change.

With rules in place, N.B. PC leadership race kicks off — unofficially

May 27 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

The leadership race for New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party is unofficially underway — with one potential candidate being forced to make a decision before Canada Day.

Search underway for missing senior, 79, who may be disoriented

May 25 , 2025 at 05:31:47 p.m. ADT • :

A search is underway in the Saint John suburb of Grand Bay-Westfield for a 79-year-old woman who disappeared Sunday morning.

N.B. man with cancer wants to sell his stuff and meet some new friends. Both are happening

May 24 , 2025 at 04:35:50 p.m. ADT • :

Riverview's Gerry Carroll is battling terminal cancer and wants to get rid of items in his garage that he has been accumulating for over 50 years. He got creative and organized a public event in Moncton, inspired by a practice in England, where people sell stuff out of their car's trunk.