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Marksman George Chase drops his grudge and enters N.B. Sports Hall of Fame
George Chase is a part of this year's New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame class. He was nominated 25 years ago but declined the offer.
Ambulance N.B. extends rural pilot project, sees early positive results
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.
New Shediac anglophone school location announced, with room for growth
A new school in the Shediac area is expected to ease enrolment pressures for the Anglophone East School District. The current Shediac Cape School uses 10 portable classrooms due to overcrowding.
This man's word-search puzzles might fan the patriotism of players
Nick Cranford has created a collection of word search books inspired by different parts of Canada, an effort he says is his way of sharing his Canadian pride.
Cannons return to Officers' Square with some new details
The City of Fredericton has returned its military cannons to Officers' Square in downtown Fredericton. After they were cleaned, markings can now be seen on the cannons that describe the weight, builder and owner.
N.B. MP said Trump 'very interested' in talks with Carney during first Oval Office visit
New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc joined Mark Carney in the Whitehouse for his meeting with Donald Trump. LeBlanc took note of Trump's demeanor and "interest" in what Carney had to say.
Province defends school funding decisions, unaware of library worker cuts
After Anglophone West eliminated library workers, the province stands by the funding decision that led to the layoffs. The province has asked districts to find $43 million from the budgets they expected to be working with.
School library staff eliminated across Anglophone West as part of cost cuts for next year
Anglophone West is eliminating its entire library staff in schools across the district next year in response to a planned $9.26 million budget cut from the province.
'Just a dream': Volunteers enjoying chance to watch world-class curlers in Fredericton
Organizers are revelling in the opportunity to watch world-class curlers sweep the ice at Willie O'Ree Place as a pair of world championships unfold this week in Fredericton.
Bat problem to force Plaster Rock school to close for rest of academic year
Parents were notified on Friday that Tobique Valley High School will be closing for the rest of the school year to remove bats. The bat population has been an ongoing issue in the school and students will be relocated for the rest of the school year depending on their grade.