Allyson McCormack

Producer

Allyson McCormack is a producer with CBC New Brunswick, based in Fredericton. She has been with CBC News since 2008.

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Library limbo: Families fear impact of library cuts this fall

Some students are concerned about the return to school next month, after the Anglophone West and Anglophone South school districts eliminated library positions for the coming year.

No conversations about impact before school library positions eliminated

CBC News has learned there were no conversations about the impact on students, before the Anglophone West School District eliminated its entire library staff after a $9.2 million budget cut from the province.

Hockey dad launches 'friendly' club for women, girls

Hockey has been a big part of Doug Grandy's life since he was a young athlete playing on Fredericton ice. Now, as a father of two young girls, he's returning to those same rinks but with a different purpose.

Vehicle thefts in N.B. pave way for double-digit insurance rate hikes

Car thefts have tripled in New Brunswick in the last 10 years, and now major auto insurers are being granted double-digit rate increases from the New Brunswick Insurance Board, citing rising car thefts, in part.

As the cost of pet meds soar, N.B. won't allow pharmacies to sell cheaper options to owners

New Brunswick is one of several provinces that limits the sale of pet medications to veterinarians only — and the Competition Bureau of Canada said that needs to change. It's pushing for provinces to crack down on the exclusive distribution practices to give pet owners more choice, at a time of soaring expenses.

Dozens of seniors left in lurch when motel where they live is forced to close

Residents of the Airport Inn, many of them seniors, are stuck for an affordable place to live after the Fredericton-area motel failed to comply with inspection orders and was forced to close.

School worker who lost job wonders who'll pick up pieces on behalf of kids in need

Some community schools co-ordinators are wrapping up their contracts for good next week, as part of widespread cuts to the New Brunswick education system this spring in response to a $43 million shortfall for certain programs.

Fredericton parents fighting $125 parking ticket at youth football practice

Fredericton parents are fighting recent parking tickets handed out at the sports field next to the Grant-Harvey Centre, arguing there is insufficient signage that doesn't line up with the city's bylaw.

UNB law prof warns academics to avoid U.S. border where due process 'is on life support'

Academics are being warned to avoid all non-essential travel to the U.S. after a spike in cases of people being detained or denied entry.

School's (almost) out for summer, but are graduates ready to move out on their own?

Summer is just around the corner and many young people are about to leave home for the first time. But along with the new-found freedom comes a new financial landscape to navigate, and experts say families need to get comfortable talking about money, before the move.