Kevin Bissett
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Fire, smoke fill Saint John sky after oil refinery blast: 'My whole house shook'
A massive oil refinery blast shook this historic port city on Monday, October 8, 2018, sending flames and black smoke high into the sky but causing only four minor injuries — and leaving officials relieved it wasn't far worse.
Gallant to seek formal alliance with Greens in bid to stay in power
The high-stakes political manoeuvring continues in New Brunswick, with Liberal Premier Brian Gallant seeking a formal alliance with the Greens — and another potential king-maker saying he'll work with any party.
Liberals and Tories jostle for power after near tie in NB election
Liberal Brian Gallant says he plans to continue on as New Brunswick's premier for the time being, promising to call the legislature "before Christmas" to ensure he has its confidence.
David Suzuki calls McKenna a hypocrite who should quit
David Suzuki has doubled down on his criticisms of Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, saying she’s being a hypocrite when she says she’s committed to the Paris accord and the Trudeau government is "going full bore."
Security tight as man charged in Fredericton shootings appears in court
The man accused of killing four people, including two police officers, in a shooting spree this month moved slowly and tentatively as he made his first court appearance on Monday, August 27, 2018.
Conservation deal halts commercial salmon fishing in Greenland for 12 years
A deal has been reached that will halt commercial salmon fishing in Greenland and the Faroe Islands for the next 12 years to allow adult wild Atlantic salmon to return to rivers in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Fast-rising water flooding parts of Fredericton: 'Time to get prepared'
Crews packed sandbags around the New Brunswick legislature on Friday, April 27, 2018, as flood waters rose fast in the capital, submerging neighbourhoods along the St. John River and forcing a handful of residents from their homes.
Flooded-out rivers continue to threaten New Brunswick
Authorities in flood-soaked New Brunswick are warning that rivers will remain high for at least a few more days.
Flood waters on the St. John River force evacuation of some homes
The swollen St. John River in New Brunswick continued to rise on Saturday, April 28, 2018, flooding streets and properties and forcing people from their homes.
Speaker of New Brunswick legislature to fight 'baseless' harassment allegation
The Speaker of the New Brunswick legislature plans to fight allegations of harassment "tooth and nail," his lawyer said on Monday, April 9, 2018.