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JD Irving, other companies want to appeal decision that releases them from land claim
Normally when defendants are released from a court case, it's considered a win. But more than a dozen New Brunswick companies previously named in an Aboriginal title claim aren't happy with the judge's decision to remove them from the case.
Wolastoqey chiefs claim 'enormous victory' in title claim against province
A New Brunswick judge has ruled that Aboriginal title can be declared over privately owned land — even land they’re not fighting to reclaim, according to a Court of King’s Bench decision released last week.
Moncton parents question fairness of busing decision that leaves their daughter behind
Moncton parents Galnashin Qureshi and Irfan Khan can’t understand why their daughter no longer qualifies for transportation after two years of riding the bus to Bernice MacNaughton High School.
Historic Rothesay home demolished
A house with historical significance in Rothesay has been torn down. Turnbull House was once home to Wallace Rupert Turnbull, a member of Canada's Aviation Hall of fame, and a man who revolutionized air travel.
Survey of N.B. youth suggests their mental health has improved
A survey of New Brunswick school students suggests their mental health has bounced back after a dip during the pandemic.
Champlain Place, N.B.'s largest mall, sold to Montreal-based property company
Montreal-based Westcliff Group has bouht New Brunswick's largest mall, Champlain Place in Dieppe.
White-tailed deer numbers strong in N.B. as hunting season gets underway
Going into the first weekend of deer hunting season, New Brunswick hunters can take comfort in knowing their quarry numbers are healthy.
Bathurst man who sexually assaulted 14-year-old denied parole
A Bathurst man convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and deemed a high risk to reoffend has been denied day parole. Steven Laurette, 45, applied for parole after serving 16 months of a seven-year sentence.
Why pay for jurors became an issue at Saint John murder trial
The issue of paying jurors for performing their civic duty led a judge to call up a senior municipal official and put him on speakerphone in open court during a recent first-degree murder trial in Saint John.
Woodstock RCMP officer charged with theft after evidence, including cash, goes missing
A Woodstock RCMP officer has been charged by the Serious Incident Response Team in connection with missing evidence, including cash.