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Former N.B. Progressive Conservative MLA to seek Liberal nomination for fall election

Former N.B. Progressive Conservative MLA to seek Liberal nomination for fall election

SUSSEX, N.B. — A former New Brunswick Progressive Conservative cabinet minister says he is coming out of retirement to run as a Liberal in the upcoming provincial election because he is "disappointed" with Tory Premier Blaine Higgs.
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Some medications and heat waves don't mix, experts say precautions needed

Some medications and heat waves don't mix, experts say precautions needed

FREDERICTON — As Central and Eastern Canada brace for the year's first heat wave, medical experts are warning of the particular health risks faced by people taking medications that can alter the body's response to extreme temperatures. Dr.
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N.B. shell-drying plant closes, lays off 20 staff after complaints about odour

N.B. shell-drying plant closes, lays off 20 staff after complaints about odour

RICHIBUCTO, N.B. — A shell-processing plant in Richibucto, N.B., says it is shutting down and laying off 20 staff because the province limited the facility's hours of operation after residents complained of the smell.
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Heat warnings issued for New Brunswick as temperatures set to climb to 33 C

Heat warnings issued for New Brunswick as temperatures set to climb to 33 C

FREDERICTON — Environment Canada is forecasting a period of "very hot" and humid weather across most of New Brunswick this week, days ahead of summer's official arrival.
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New Brunswick man driving allegedly stolen car dies in crash

New Brunswick man driving allegedly stolen car dies in crash

RENOUS, N.B. — RCMP in New Brunswick are investigating after a Friday night collision left a 44-year-old man dead.
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Union challenges report that N.B. school bus drivers failing licensing requirements

Union challenges report that N.B. school bus drivers failing licensing requirements

FREDERICTON — The union representing New Brunswick school bus drivers is challenging claims by the auditor general that its members are failing to meet licensing, training and criminal record check requirements.
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New Brunswick RCMP corporal charged with trying to solicit minor for sexual offence

New Brunswick RCMP corporal charged with trying to solicit minor for sexual offence

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's police watchdog is investigating after an RCMP officer was charged with a sex crime involving a minor. RCMP in New Brunswick say in a news release Cpl.
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N.B. legislature wraps up before election with tense exchanges and emotional speeches

N.B. legislature wraps up before election with tense exchanges and emotional speeches

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick legislature wrapped up its work on Friday for what was expected to be the last time before the provincial election, with campaign-style statements from party leaders offering a taste of what's to come in the weeks and
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N.B. premier criticized for spilling news about upcoming visit by French president

N.B. premier criticized for spilling news about upcoming visit by French president

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is facing heat from the Opposition after boasting that an upcoming visit to the province by the French president is due to the tourism minister's trip to France.
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New Brunswick health minister says travel nurse companies took advantage of province

New Brunswick health minister says travel nurse companies took advantage of province

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Health Minister Bruce Fitch says private companies took advantage of the province by billing "exorbitant" charges for temporary nurses brought in to help a strained health network.
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