Isabelle Leger

Isabelle Leger is a reporter based in Fredericton. You can reach her at isabelle.leger@cbc.ca

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Making the most of moths and other unsung heroes of pollination

With spring well underway, gardening enthusiasts are becoming eager to grab their shovels and seeds. And they're being urged to support pollinators in the process. 

Meet three young voters and top issues on their mind before election day

With just one day left before the federal election, you might be wondering what issues are top of mind for young voters as they head to the polls. 

Liberal government moves to repeal PC legislation forcing unions into new pension plan

The New Brunswick government is ending a two-year fight with CUPE and repealing legislation that would have forced five unions into a shared-risk pension plan. 

Megalodon-mania: Teeth from massive ancient shark up for auction in Saint John

A Saint John auction house has opened bidding for a collection of ancient megalodon shark teeth.

Antonine Maillet tribute set for Moncton's annual Frye Festival

Moncton’s Frye Festival will honour late Acadian novelist and playwright Antonine Maillet with a special literary show, to showcase the depth of her writing.

UNB scientist checks in from first all-Canadian Antarctic mission

A group of 15 researchers have been gathering data for the last two weeks as part of the first all-Canadian Antarctic mission. 

Fire at AIM recycling plant in Fredericton contained

A fire broke out at an American Iron and Metal recycling plant on Fredericton's north side on Thursday, resulting in heavy smoke and an air quality advisory for nearby residents.  

Atlantic Canada fish farmers group gets $473K for 2-year project

The aquaculture industry in the Atlantic region is getting a financial boost from Ottawa to support a two-year project to "expand markets, strengthen sustainability and improve innovation" within the industry, ACOA announced Thursday in Saint John.

As U.S. veers away from protecting environment, alarm sounds for East Coast marine life

U.S. President Donald Trump's rush to change course on the environment has marine wildlife experts nervous about water and wildlife off the East Coast.

7-turbine wind farm in Charlotte County proposed by First Nations, N.S. company

A Halifax-based renewable energy company is working with First Nations communities in New Brunswick to bolster wind energy production in the province.