New Brunswick advances probe into mysterious neurological illness
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:22 pm more...
Health officials in New Brunswick have wrapped up the initial data analysis in an investigation into a puzzling neurological illness. Complementing their efforts, a newly established hotline offers both updates and mental health support, as authorities work diligently to trace the origins and assess the potential risks of this concerning medical anomaly.
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NB panel reviews debt-laden public power utility finances
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:20 am more...
The New Brunswick government has appointed a three-member panel to examine its debt-ridden public power utility. The review aims to uncover the root causes behind mounting liabilities and to offer workable solutions for fiscal stability, sparking hopes for a more secure utility future.
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Saint John officer faces assault charges amid internal review
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
In Saint John, a police officer has been charged with assault following a public complaint. Details remain scarce as the investigation proceeds, raising questions about internal accountability and oversight within the force. Clearly, even those sworn to protect aren’t immune to scrutiny.
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20‐year‐old charged in Saint John daylight shooting sparks alarm
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
In Saint John, police have charged a 20‐year‐old man with first‐degree murder following a brazen daylight shooting uptown. The violent incident has shocked the community and prompted an urgent investigation by local law enforcement.
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King Square Shooting Spurs Shelter-in-Place Order in Saint John
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10:21 am more...
Authorities in Saint John, N.B., are investigating a shooting incident near King’s Square that prompted police to advise locals to shelter in place. Emergency services are actively securing the area as the investigation unfolds, leaving residents on edge while questions about safety linger.
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Studies Debunk Mystery Brain Disease Claims in New Brunswick
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Recent research in New Brunswick has debunked the alleged “mystery brain disease,” revealing that the symptoms reported are attributable to well-known neurological and non-neurological conditions. This series of studies has effectively quashed fears as experts point to misdiagnosis rather than the emergence of a new disorder.
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Fired NB Professor Files Lawsuit Over Wrongful Dismissal
Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
A New Brunswick religious studies professor, dismissed amid allegations of sexual harassment, has filed a lawsuit against Crandall University in Moncton. The legal action accuses the faith-based institution of wrongful dismissal, defamation, and privacy breaches—a rather dramatic twist in an already messy academic affair.
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New Brunswick Premier Urges Carney for Trade Alternatives
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has formally reached out to Mark Carney, urging the creation of national trade corridors as an alternative to heavy U.S. reliance. Her emphatic letter, now echoed in duplicate reports, lays bare the urgency of reshaping trade in a time of geopolitical theatrics—and a touch of blunt candour.
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