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Patients in N.B. face even longer waits in emergency rooms, report says

New Brunswick emergency room patients faced a typical wait of about four and a half hours in 2024-25, according to a new report by an independent public-policy think-tank.

Teen charged with murder in uptown Saint John shooting elects jury trial

A teenager charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting in uptown Saint John this month has elected to be tried by judge and jury.

N.B. completes data analysis phase of mystery brain illness investigation

New Brunswick has completed the data analysis phase of its investigation into an undiagnosed neurological illness affecting hundreds of people and has submitted its results to the Public Health Agency of Canada for scientific review.

Woman pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder in death of Saint John man last summer

A Saint John woman charged with first-degree murder in connection with the discovery of a man's body in a wooded area on the western outskirts of the city last summer has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of second-degree murder.

Sussex-area coach gets 6 years in prison for 3 sex crimes against young girl

A Sussex-area coach has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of three sex crimes against a girl under the age of 10.

3 now charged with 1st-degree murder in uptown Saint John shooting

Three people have now been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in uptown Saint John Tuesday morning.

Travel nurse company launches 2 more lawsuits against Vitalité 

A travel nurse company has launched two more lawsuits against Vitalité Health Network for allegedly breaching the terms of two contracts that expired last year.

New Brunswickers face average 2-month wait for long-term care assessments, survey finds

The average wait for a long-term care assessment in New Brunswick is 67 days, while the average wait to receive home support services is another 76 days, according to a new survey from the New Brunswick Health Council.

'Why did this happen to me?': Young sexual assault victim speaks at man's sentencing

A young girl and her parents say their trust is forever broken after she was sexually assaulted by Terrance Soucy, 52, of Apohaqui, while he was a guest in their home.

What's making New Brunswickers sick? Premier Susan Holt intends to find out

Premier Susan Holt says it's critical the province push ahead with its investigation into what's making some New Brunswickers sick, despite a new scientific study that found no evidence of a mystery brain disease.