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N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it's a 'good news story'

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he's surprised by the backlash he's received for his promise to give workers a one-time payment of $300.
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Irving Oil president to step down as company undergoes strategic review

Irving Oil president to step down as company undergoes strategic review

FREDERICTON — The president of Irving Oil is stepping down as the company undergoes a strategic review that includes the possible sale of the business.
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N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick town councillor says the release of an investigation into her efforts to bring a giant bird sculpture to the community is a “victory” — even though it led to sanctions against her last fall. Tantramar Coun.
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N.B. encampment residents can't understand why someone wanted to burn down their home

N.B. encampment residents can't understand why someone wanted to burn down their home

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A non-profit group working with homeless people in Saint John, N.B., says residents of an encampment where a tent was set on fire this week are fearful, but they have returned to the site.
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QMJHL: Mueller's shootout winner squeezes Wildcats by Titan 3-2

BATHURST, N.B. — Miles Mueller scored the shootout winner to lift the Moncton Wildcats to a 3-2 win over the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
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New Brunswick man charged for allegedly stabbing officer in Canadian Tire store

New Brunswick man charged for allegedly stabbing officer in Canadian Tire store

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Police in New Brunswick say they have charged a 35-year-old man with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a police officer in the entrance of a Canadian Tire store in Saint John.
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Claws come out for federal minister who shared picture of lobster lunch in Asia

Claws come out for federal minister who shared picture of lobster lunch in Asia

FREDERICTON — A photo of federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay eating lobster in Malaysia during an official trip has some people seeing red.
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New Brunswick child and youth advocate suggests schools be cellphone-free zones

New Brunswick child and youth advocate suggests schools be cellphone-free zones

FREDERICTON — Parent and teacher groups in New Brunswick welcomed the child and youth advocate's recent suggestion that the province ban cellphones from schools because of their effect on students' mental health and ability to concentrate.
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QMJHL: Schultz scores second goal in OT to lead Mooseheads over Wildcats

MONCTON, N.B. — Brady Schultz scored his second goal of the game 4:48 into overtime as the Mooseheads edged the Moncton Wildcats 5-4 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action Monday afternoon.
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QMJHL roundup: Orr lifts Titan to 3-2 win over Olympiques

BATHURST, N.B. — Robert Orr scored the eventual winner with 7:02 left in the third period as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan edged the Gatineau Olympiques 3-2 on Sunday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.
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