Sam Farley

Journalist

Sam Farley is a Fredericton-based reporter at CBC New Brunswick. Originally from Boston, he is a journalism graduate of the University of King's College in Halifax. He can be reached at sam.farley@cbc.ca

Latest from Sam Farley

Municipal councils, not province, should look after discipline, minister says

Disputes on Grand Lake and Strait Shores councils that led to sanctions and suspensions raise a question about the province's role: Can it do anything to bring about peace?

How a dispute over a hockey rink canteen led to Grand Lake councillor's suspension

Grand Lake is the latest community in New Brunswick to sanction a councillor for an alleged code of conduct violation. This time, the trouble began with a small dispute over the canteen at a hockey rink.

RCMP lay attempted murder charge after standoff in Kingsclear First Nation

Police say a man is facing several charges after a standoff Tuesday in Kingsclear First Nation, also known as Bilijk.

Province ramping up preparation for wildfire season

New Brunswickers are being urged to take action to protect themselves and their properties ahead of this year’s wildfire season, which begins later this month.

Here are your winners in the N.B. municipal byelections

Voters in seven New Brunswick municipalities cast ballots Monday for byelections that included two mayoral races. 

Councillor's way of proposing change violated conduct code, investigator says

An investigation into Strait Shores Coun. Andy MacGregor, who was only allowed at two council meetings before being banished from municipal property, has found he violated the council code of conduct.

Federal Greens hope to retake Fredericton, with help from N.B. counterparts

Greens are hoping voters in Fredericton will look fondly on the past as the party pushes to make climate change a more prominent part of political debate.

Judge denies Ontario contractor's bid to return to work on 3 bridges

Julmac Contracting, the Ontario company kicked off three major bridge projects in New Brunswick, will not be allowed to return to work while its lawsuit against the province drags on.

Dominic Cardy has realistic expectations of 'low-key, little party' he leads

Even with just a dozen chairs set out in a Fredericton hall, only half them were filled Monday night when Dominic Cardy, leader of the Canadian Future Party, launched his campaign for election to Parliament.

What to know about N.B. Power's right to install a smart meter on your home

N.B. Power is asking New Brunwickers to treat its employees better after a worker was allegedly assaulted in Cap-Pelé, and as telephone support workers face verbal abuse.