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Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia

FREDERICTON — The fingerprints of climate change are all over the supercharged weather witnessed this year in Nova Scotia -- and the rest of the country -- from raging wildfires to devastating flooding.
New Brunswick RCMP end search for armed man in Minto, one person in custody

New Brunswick RCMP end search for armed man in Minto, one person in custody

FREDERICTON — RCMP in New Brunswick say their police operation in the Minto area is over after searching for a man who allegedly shot a firearm.
N.B. and N.S. premiers to apply for federal funding to protect crucial isthmus

N.B. and N.S. premiers to apply for federal funding to protect crucial isthmus

MONCTON, N.B. — The premiers of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia say they will apply for federal funding to help protect a vital land corridor linking the two provinces.
Ottawa gives $212M funding boost for housing asylum seekers

Ottawa gives $212M funding boost for housing asylum seekers

MONCTON, N.B. — The federal government is announcing $212 million more in funding for interim housing for people claiming asylum in Canada, including about $97 million for Toronto.
Endangered North Atlantic right whale spotted entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Endangered North Atlantic right whale spotted entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence

FREDERICTON — Fisheries and Oceans Canada says a North Atlantic right whale entangled in fishing gear has been seen in the Gulf of St. Lawrence off New Brunswick.
Cape Breton's Donkin coal mine shut down again over reports of rock fall

Cape Breton's Donkin coal mine shut down again over reports of rock fall

CAPE BRETON, N.B. — The Donkin underground coal mine in Cape Breton has been shut down again following reports of a rock fall on Saturday.
Mounties warn against vigilantism after string of crimes on remote island in N.B.

Mounties warn against vigilantism after string of crimes on remote island in N.B.

FREDERICTON — Police in New Brunswick are warning against vigilantism after a string of crimes on a remote island in the Bay of Fundy, but a local politician says residents are becoming increasingly desperate.
One man arrested after gunshots fired at New Brunswick RCMP officer

One man arrested after gunshots fired at New Brunswick RCMP officer

FLORENCEVILLE-BRISTOL, N.B. — The RCMP say one person has been arrested after shots were fired at an officer early this morning in western New Brunswick.
New Brunswick RCMP arrest three following fatal stabbing of woman in Moncton

New Brunswick RCMP arrest three following fatal stabbing of woman in Moncton

MONCTON, N.B. — Police in New Brunswick say they have arrested three people in the stabbing death of a woman in Moncton. An RCMP news release says officers responded to a disturbance on Belleview Street early this morning.
Ferry disruptions hurting P.E.I. businesses after years of COVID-19 closures

Ferry disruptions hurting P.E.I. businesses after years of COVID-19 closures

FREDERICTON — Tourism officials say the sporadic ferry service this year between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is hurting local businesses.