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Inquest hears about slippery conditions when carpenter fell 8½ metres to ground
A coroner's inquest is underway to determine the facts surrounding the death of Preston Allen, who died from a fall at a residential construction site in Fredericton on Dec. 6, 2021.
With new digital hub, N.B. expected to play key role in Canada's cyber defences
An international technology company says work done at its new digital centre in Fredericton will increase Canada's cyber defences.
Here's how artificial intelligence is levelling the playing field for workers with disabilities
More than 35 per cent of New Brunswickers have a disability, according to Statistics Canada, and only 46 per cent of them are employed. But recent advancements in technology are levelling the playing field for people with disabilities, which could help close that gap.
Nearly 200 uncertified teachers now filling N.B. teacher shortage
The New Brunswick Teachers' Association is raising the alarm over the increasing reliance on uncertified teachers. In September, there were 132 people teaching in anglophone schools without education degrees. In January, that number had grown to 192.
As HST break on restaurant meals ends, owner of Fredericton diner tallies up
Saturday marks the end of the federal government's two-month GST/HST holiday to give Canadians a break on the cost of some essential goods, including children's toys, beer and wine, and restaurant meals.
New Brunswick travellers changing course to avoid U.S. amid tariff threats
In an online poll of 1,600 Maritime residents, roughly 6 in 10 said they will travel to the U.S. less within the next year, over recent tensions between the two countries.
Gagetown soldier jailed for assaulting nurse practitioner
A soldier was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail for assaulting a nurse practitioner at the Base Gagetown health centre. Master Cpl. Nicholas Paulsen had pleaded guilty to forcible confinement, assault with a weapon and mischief causing property damage.
Students say they faced discrimination at UNB law school, filing complaints
A UNB law student is filing a human rights complaint against the university for failing to accommodate her disabilities and recent graduate has already filed one. Both say they would like to see a policy revision when it comes to disabilities.
Gagetown soldier who assaulted nurse practitioner apologizes to victim and her co-workers
A soldier from Base Gagetown who assaulted a nurse practitioner last year offered his apologies to the victim Friday, along with everyone at 42 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre, during a sentencing hearing.
Nurse practitioner assaulted by Base Gagetown soldier tells court she is still suffering
A soldier who assaulted a nurse practitioner at Base Gagetown's medical centre last year has been remanded in custody until sentencing next week.