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A Saint John-based clothing retailer is hoping she doesn't run out of stock to sell when she opens in Moncton. Kate Thompson is the founder and owner ...

Researchers who are looking at how physical and mental exercise can help slow Alzheimer’s disease are on the hunt for New Brunswickers willing to take part in a new study.

(Image: Eastern Circle/Facebook) A Saint John-based urban Indigenous group says it hopes the history of Canada’s residential schools will no longer be ignored. It comes after the remains of 215 children were found at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. “I don’t think anybody was really surprised, to be honest with you,” said Kateri Hibbert, a board member with Eastern Circle. “The moment we found out the news, it was just kind of like … yeah, we know.” Hibbert said the history of these schools has been hidden from the general public “...

(Image: Elections New Brunswick) An advocacy group in New Brunswick is calling for changes to the Elections Act to improve candidate safety. See Jane Run is a Saint John-based organization that encourages women to get involved in politics. The group wants Elections New Brunswick to abolish a requirement that says candidates must publish their home addresses. “Limiting access to personal addresses is a pretty important safety measure,” said Brittany Merrifield, co-founder of the group. Merrifield ran for mayor in Grand Bay-Westfield in the current election and was acclaimed. She said the i...

Safeguarding the Vulnerable: National Volunteer Week Brings New Meaning for Trucking Company in Post-Pandemic April 19, 2021 10:24 ET | Source: Sunbury Sunbury French SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the pandemic struck and borders closed to most travelers, many animal rescue agencies struggled to transport rescued dogs to shelters where they could receive care and connect to fosters or adoptive families. For months, Professional Truck Drivers have been volunteering to bring rescues on their trips across the Canadian-American border...