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Police say three people killed, two others injured after crash in Fredericton

Police say three people killed, two others injured after crash in Fredericton

FREDERICTON — Three people were killed and two others were sent to hospital on Sunday after an early-morning crash in Fredericton. City police say the collision took place around 1 a.m. on Douglas Avenue in the north end.
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New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report

New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: report

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's virtual health-care service is violating provincial law by failing to consistently provide services in French, the province's official languages commissioner says.
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Nova Scotia pair face weapons charges after New Brunswick border search

Nova Scotia pair face weapons charges after New Brunswick border search

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. — Two Nova Scotians face numerous customs and criminal charges after officials found several prohibited firearms in a vehicle at an international border crossing in New Brunswick earlier this month.
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'Conscience is clear': N.B. tourism minister, deputy expense $22,500 for Euro trip

'Conscience is clear': N.B. tourism minister, deputy expense $22,500 for Euro trip

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's tourism minister has remained defiant in the face of criticism from opposition members who have questioned the benefits of a weeklong trip to Europe that cost the province more than $22,500.
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Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration

Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick man who spent decades fighting a wrongful murder conviction that landed him and a friend behind bars had only a few months to relish his victory, the organization that helped in his legal battle said Saturday as it annou
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N.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs's Tories

N.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs's Tories

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s environment minister quit on Friday, citing political differences with the Progressive Conservative government led by Premier Blaine Higgs.
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QMJHL: Justin Poirier's OT winner lifts Drakkar past Titan 5-4, complete series sweep

BATHURST, N.B. — Justin Poirier scored the game-winning goal at 17:06 of overtime as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar swept the Acadie-Bathurst Titan with a 5-4 victory on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action.
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QMJHL roundup: Boilard plays OT hero, Drakkar beat Titan 6-5 to lead series 3-0

BATHURST, N.B. — Raoul Boilard's second goal of the night, scored 11 minutes into overtime, lifted the visiting Baie-Comeau Drakkar to a 6-5 win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action on Tuesday night.
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New Brunswick officials say province is ready for wildfire season

New Brunswick officials say province is ready for wildfire season

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick officials say the province is prepared for this year's fire season, with 143 trained firefighters, 24 student recruits and two more water bombers. The province's 10-year average is 246 fires per year, with 4.
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New Brunswick RCMP investigate fatal shooting of 52-year-old in Pointe-Sapin

New Brunswick RCMP investigate fatal shooting of 52-year-old in Pointe-Sapin

POINTE-SAPIN-CENTRE, N.B. — RCMP in New Brunswick say they are investigating a homicide following a shooting in a community on the province's northern coast. A news release says officers were called to a home on Route 117 in Pointe-Sapin around 2 p.
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