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What you should know about benzos before you take them
Within 10 minutes of disclosing his sleepless nights to his family doctor, Georges Marcoux had a little white pill in his hand.
Introverts unite (silently): A Fredericton book club finds community in the quiet
As the sun set on the Fredericton Public Library, readers picked their own corner of the building to settle into. Some reclined on beanbags, some perched on stools, others leaned against a wall. They chatted among themselves for a while, but at exactly 6:30, the room went silent.
Kwanzaa celebrations face challenges in N.B. with limited access to decorations and supplies
Kwanzaa decorations in New Brunswick have to make a long journey to get to the province. They're usually flown in from Ottawa or Halifax, where there are more African stores.
Catalytic converter thefts are dropping across N.B. Here's why.
Warmer weather used to mean sleepless nights for Kyle MacKinnon, the owner of Lincoln Auto Shop. He had to stay alert for catalytic converter thieves. But so far this year, he has been able to get a good night's sleep instead.
Saint Andrews offers $100 rebate on residential security cameras, cites rise in crime
Saint Andrews hopes to have more eyes on its streets with a new security camera rebate program, but not everyone agrees it's a good idea, citing privacy concerns.
Scientists find rare species in survey of Chignecto Isthmus
A group of researchers recently conducted a land survey of the Chignecto Isthmus, a narrow strip of land connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and documented over 58 species of birds and 360 species of plants.
Bangladeshis in N.B. in the dark as communication is cut after deadly protests
To Mostofa Kamal, the sound of the dial tone when he tries to call his parents in Bangladesh could mean anything. He doesn't know if his family is safe because for the past week, Kamal has not been able to reach their hospital from his home in Fredericton.
Plan to monitor prescriptions won't lower overdoses, harm-reduction workers say
Bmonitoring program to help avoid drug abuse, but some experts say it won't help fight the problem.
Blueberry season shaping up to be early and bountiful, farmer says
Blueberry season is almost here, and the harvest may be earlier and bluer than last year.
New nature preserve on Ross Island is among N.B.'s largest
The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is planning a celebration on Saturday to mark the official opening of the Keiko and Errol Nature Preserve on Ross Island, off Grand Manan.