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Stayed murder charges mean some to walk, others remain in custody

July 2 , 2025 at 02:54:25 p.m. ADT • :

Stayed murder charges mean some of the five people will be released from custody, but some will remain behind bars on other charges.

Man charged with murder in Edmundston ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

July 2 , 2025 at 01:37:19 p.m. ADT • :

A 48-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 58-year-old man in Edmundston early Tuesday has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric assessment.

Heat warnings issued for most of New Brunswick

July 2 , 2025 at 03:21:18 p.m. ADT • :

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for most of central and southern New Brunswick, with temperatures soaring until Thursday evening. With the humidex, some areas of the province feel like 40 C.

'It stinks like hell': seniors despair at odour putting 'damper' on their golden years

July 2 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

The province has temporarily prohibited Envirem Organics from accepting lobster shells at its Miramichi composting facility, following multiple odour complaints from a nearby retirement community, home to more than 200 seniors.

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Giant rock piles on Grand Manan shoreline drive N.B. café to close its doors

June 25 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Piles of rubble from an abandoned dredging project at North Head Wharf on Grand Manan remain an eyesore two years after Greenfield Construction was supposed to complete its $15.8-million contract. The owner of what used to be an oceanview café says she has given up on her business.