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Judge's 'unfairness' upends murder case, leads to charge being downgraded to manslaughter
A man who initially faced a murder charge in the death of a Wolastoqey man was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter after his defence lawyer raised concerns about procedural fairness by the trial judge.
Accidental death of child prompts safety review of Woodstock raceway
The Town of Woodstock will conduct a safety review of a raceway where a three-year-old child was fatally struck by a mobile starting gate during a harness race.
Police still working on how child was fatally struck by starting gate at N.B. racetrack
Police confirmed Monday that a child was struck by a starting gate as it was being towed around a track during a weekend harness racing event in Woodstock, but they're still investigating how it happened.
Education Department gives districts another $14.6M after funding controversy
The New Brunswick Department of Education will give the province's seven school districts a combined $14.6 million in additional funding after complaints their earlier allocations would require laying off some staff.
Fredericton council hears opposition to more apartment buildings on College Hill
Fredericton council heard from five people who showed up at Monday night's meeting to speak against a plan that would allow more multi-unit buildings in the city's College Hill neighbourhood.
Fredericton police to add more security cameras, including at 2 high schools
The Fredericton Police Force plans to have eyes on two Fredericton high schools with the installation of four new security cameras.
Prosecutor asks to have law firm removed from double-murder case
A New Brunswick Crown prosecutor has asked that a criminal defence firm be recused from representing a man co-accused of murdering two people whose bodies were found in Chipman, N.B., last fall.
Petty crime unit, more surveillance cameras among Fredericton safety task force's ideas
A Fredericton task force on community safety has made almost 50 recommendations that would improve social services and bolster the police force, all with the goal of reducing crime in the city.
Teachers' rep encouraged by minister's potential pivot on budget decision
The president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association says he's feeling positive about comments suggesting the minister of education might backtrack on budget decisions that have led to cuts of some education support staff.
Minto woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for killing boyfriend with baseball bat
Jodie Carrie Clark of Minto was sentenced to six years in prison for the manslaughter of Alexander Ladds, and due to time already served on remand, will spend another two years and 29 days in prison.