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Postmedia promises innovative journalism for Saltwire. Critics say its rep is 'slash and burn'

If you want to understand the struggling local news landscape, look no further than Atlantic Canada, where a takeover has kept the region's largest newspaper publisher in operation but still leaves local journalism in a tenuous state.

2024-08-28 20:02

Is conservatism really on the rise in Canada? Blaine Higgs’ big loss in New Brunswick suggests not

The Liberals’ return to power in New Brunswick could be attributed to a referendum on Premier Blaine Higgs. But it was also a rejection of a grievance politics that favours anger over substance.

2024-10-22 21:23

Canadian North Resources Inc. Reports Metal Extraction of 96-98% Nickel and Cobalt Using Low-carbon Footprint Bio-Leaching Technology for the Ferguson Lake Project

Highlights: Metal extraction of 96.1 - 98.5% nickel and 96.1 - 97.7% cobalt from bioleaching tests.Bioleaching could offer much higher metal...

2024-10-21 12:00

More residency opportunities could mean more doctors in N.B., Saint John med student says

A medical student in Saint John says offering training opportunities in more disciplines would help increase the number of doctors in the province.

2024-10-20 09:00

Crown withdraws murder charge against 1 of 3 accused in Moncton stabbing case

A Crown prosecutor withdrew a murder charge this week against one of three people in connection with a fatal Moncton stabbing.

2024-10-18 13:36

Couple from Nigeria prepared carefully for their first vote as Canadian citizens

Evelyn and Osaruyi Oronsaye both say that voting is important, but as new Canadian citizens, they had to ask questions and do their own research to familiarize themselves with the parties, candidates and voting process.

2024-10-18 09:00

Wolastoqey chiefs accuse PCs of fear-mongering

A group that represents six Wolastoqey chiefs in New Brunswick is taking the Progressive Conservatives to task over the party's election platform, saying it has "villainized First Nations."

2024-10-18 09:00

Canadians want politicians who reflect their views. Is that what they get?

In the work that our politicians do on our behalf, we want them to behave in ways that reflect our policy attitudes and priorities. But do they?

2024-10-17 20:19

3 party leaders share stage for last time before N.B. election

New Brunswickers got a chance to take one last look at all three major party leaders together as they faced off during leaders' forum in Fredericton on Wednesday evening.

2024-10-17 09:00

Changes in Paxlovid coverage raises concerns about affordability, access in N.B.

Some people in New Brunswick say the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, which costs about $1,400, is out of reach for many after recent changes in eligibility and coverage.

2024-10-15 09:00