
Saint John Alpines look for grand slam season in 2025
Senior baseball fans are about to get their first dose of action for the season. The New Brunswick Senior Baseball League regular season begins this weekend. The Saint John Alpines play their first game on Sunday as they visit the Moncton Mets. "We're really keen to get going. We've got some new faces joining the ...
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Report suggests phasing out daily door-to-door mail delivery
Canada Post is facing an "existential crisis" and needs immediate changes to improve its fiscal situation. That is one of the findings of the Industrial Inquiry Commission report on the labour dispute at the Crown corporation. It suggests several fixes, such as phasing out daily door-to-door mail delivery for...
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Canadian Tire reaches $30M agreement for Hudson's Bay assets
Hudson's Bay's well-known brand assets are getting a new home. Canadian Tire has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire trademarks, logos, the HBC Stripes, and the coat of arms for $30 million. Hudson's Bay Company, commonly known as HBC, has been a key part of Canada's retail landscape for centuries. The trans...
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Jury dismissed again in World Junior sex trial
Another jury dismissal in the sex assault case of five former World Junior hockey players. It's the second jury to be discharged in the case involving a woman at a London, Ontario hotel room in 2018. Before the trial began, the judge dismissed the initial jury, a reason was not given either time. Michael McLeod, Alex F...
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Events planned to mark Loyalist Day in Saint John
Many events are taking place in Saint John on Sunday to mark Loyalist Day. It is the 242nd anniversary since the Loyalists landed in the Port City back in 1783. Sunday also marks 240 years since Saint John became Canada's first incorporated city. Members of the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (The Loyal Company) will fire...
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Gas, diesel prices spike across N.B.
New Brunswickers will be paying more for fuel as the long weekend approaches. Regular self-serve gasoline has risen by 6.1 cents per litre, according to the latest price adjustments by the Energy and Utilities Board. Diesel and furnace oil also saw price hikes, each rising by 6.3 cents per litre Both diesel and regular...
8h ago
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Homegrown insurance company goes nationwide
On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Sébastien Dupuis, President & CEO of Assumption Life. The Moncton-based insurance provider has been around for over 100 years, and recently decided to become a national company. Fr...
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Rimouski forces Game 5 in QMJHL final against Wildcats
It was not the clean sweep the Moncton Wildcats were hoping for on their way to the Gilles-Courteau Trophy. The host Rimouski Oceanic shut out the Wildcats 5-1 in game four of the QMJHL final on Thursday night. Despite the loss - only Moncton's second of the playoffs - the Wildcats still hold a commanding 3-1 series le...
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3 charged with 1st-degree murder in Saint John shooting
Three people have now been charged with first-degree murder after a fatal Saint John shooting. A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old youth appeared in court on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a 30-year-old man made his first court appearance on Thursday. All three have been remanded into custody and will appear before a judge agai...
May 15, 2025

Removing NB Power's equity target a temporary solution: premier
New Brunswick's premier says her government is committed to a long-term sustainable model for NB Power. Her comments come one day after the province announced it was removing the utility's debt equity target. Susan Holt said the move - just like the 10 per cent rebate on power bills - is a temporary solution to help cu...
May 15, 2025