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Child dies following accident at harness racing track in Woodstock, N.B.

June 15 , 2025 at 11:50:02 a.m. ADT • :

Police in Woodstock, N.B., are investigating a death that occurred during a harness race at Connell Park Raceway on Saturday.

Watershed group hopes 'fast-tracking' won't let Sisson mine off the hook for environmental protections

June 15 , 2025 at 06:00:11 a.m. ADT • :

An environmental protection group in New Brunswick is hoping piqued interest in critical mineral projects will lead to higher and not lower standards for developments such as the Sisson Mine.

New Brunswick declares gender-based violence an epidemic

June 15 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

More than 20 organizations wrote to Premier Susan Holt, asking that the "horrific and growing" crisis be declared an epidemic.

Mountie says he held man's cash because of 'jerk' defence lawyer

June 13 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

A New Brunswick RCMP officer testifying at a drug trafficking trial this week was questioned by the defence about theft charges he himself faces in an unrelated case.

Heat-pump scheme banned in Ontario snares Miramichi homeowner

June 14 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

A company accused of predatory lending practices in a class-action lawsuit is demanding $11,000 from Miramichi homeowner Theresa Marcotte to release her from a heat pump contract and a claim on her property.