Sam Farley

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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

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N.B. may have dodged bullet with Trump tariff plan, but uncertainty remains, Holt says

Just two hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs across much of the world, New Brunswick Susan Holt was one of the first Canadian leaders to speak out.

How a device called an exoskeleton is helping one N.B. man get back on his feet

The exoskeleton is a battery-operated, wearable device that gives patients with minimal movement in their legs the ability to walk.

Poilievre tells Fredericton rally he'll make Canada stronger as it stands up to Trump

With supporters from across New Brunswick packed into the Fredericton Exhibition Grounds, Pierre Poilievre gave a nearly-hour-long speech hitting on most of his campaign promises. 

Fredericton, Oromocto schools doing away with half-days, changing staggered start times

More changes are coming to student school schedules in the capital region next year, but this time they’re more welcome from parents.

N.B. electric vehicle rebate ending this summer, advocate calls it disappointing

In a press release, Finance Minister René Legacy said while the rebate had helped many New Brunswickers get into the market, the province is now turning its attention to improving charging infrastructure.

A conflict has engulfed a brand-new N.B. municipality. It may be a sign of a wider problem

The idea sounded simple: bring villages, towns and local service districts in New Brunswick together under new councils. Two years later, some of those new unions have struggled with division, anger and a steep learning curve.

Holt says U.S. tariffs set for April 2 may not be as broad as initially feared

Trump has promised to levy 25% tariffs across the board on Canada, but Premier Holt says they may be more targeted

Legality of sanctions against Strait Shores councillor questioned

Two municipal government experts have a laundry list of concerns with how a councillor in Strait Shores was disciplined.

Fredericton girl with diabetes can't ride school bus without an attendant, district says

Another family seeking school bus accommodations for a child with diabetes is not getting the answers they hoped for from district officials.

Groups take different views of Holt budget as health-care takes centre stage

Susan Holt’s first budget as premier is leaving some groups in New Brunswick happier than others.