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Emergency officials in New Brunswick warn of potential flooding this week

FREDERICTON — Emergency officials in New Brunswick are advising residents to be vigilant this week, saying some waterways could reach or slightly exceed the flood stage.

Apr 12, 2020 3:57 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia COVID-19 cases rise by 34 as province processes more tests

Nova Scotia identified 34 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, bringing the total to 407 as numbers continued to rise under expanded testing criteria.

Apr 10, 2020 5:26 PM Read more >

Snow crab fishing delayed in Gulf of St. Lawrence due to COVID-19 concerns

The federal government has delayed snow crab fishing season in the Gulf of St. Lawrence due to concerns over spreading COVID-19.

Apr 10, 2020 3:34 PM Read more >

RCMP in New Brunswick announce arrests of four men in biker gang probe

FREDERICTON — RCMP in New Brunswick say they've arrested four men as part of an ongoing probe of outlaw biker gangs in the province. The police force says in a statement that the four arrests were made between Feb.

Apr 10, 2020 3:25 PM Read more >

N.L. officials warn of COVID-19 risks with aging population, chronic conditions

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Early data suggests Newfoundland and Labrador has so far been successful in curtailing the spread of COVID-19, but officials are warning the province's aging population creates particular risks.

Apr 9, 2020 5:43 PM Read more >

New model projects between 550 and 1,750 COVID-19 deaths in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — Models projecting the impact of COVID-19 in New Brunswick estimate there could be between 550 and 1,750 deaths in the province over the full course of the pandemic, depending on the public's level of compliance with provincial health or

Apr 9, 2020 5:08 PM Read more >

New Brunswickers warned that snow and rain in forecast could result in flooding

FREDERICTON — People along the St. John River in New Brunswick are being advised to remain vigilant over the coming days as expected snow, rain and possible ice movement raise the risk of flooding.

Apr 9, 2020 12:16 PM Read more >

New Brunswick man facing 43 charges after weapons and drugs seized

DIEPPE, N.B. — A New Brunswick man is facing 43 charges following an incident that led police to seize multiple firearms and drugs.

Apr 9, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

Virtual choir brings N.L. students together in song, with cameo from Trudeau

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A "virtual choir" has brought students across Newfoundland and Labrador, along with professional musicians and politicians, together in song during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 9, 2020 11:47 AM Read more >

N.L. COVID-19 projections forecast July ICU crunch, November caseload peak

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

Apr 8, 2020 7:01 PM Read more >