Look, up in the sky: N.B. reports record number of UFOs

The subject of UFOs always scares me a little. If something is really "out there," we should definitely start worrying! Haven't any of you seen Independence Day starring Will Smith? We wouldn't be worrying about...

Ontario premier pledges to preserve giant swath of northern boreal forest

Ontario takes the lead with the announcement of a forward thinking plan to protect a huge area twice the size of the British Isles from fragmentation by roads and development."TORONTO — A massive swath of northern...

Lorry carrying 12 million bees overturns

12 million very angry bees but are in immediate danger of dying. I am allergic to bees after falling in a nest when I was a child."Motorists on Canada's biggest highway ended up with a bee in their bonnet after a...

Nuclear's changing fortunes

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly now with the price of oil skyrocketing, Nuclear seems to be the way to go. Past Rabid Naysayers seem to be changing their tune now versus when Oil was plentiful...

War Dead Identified

"The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of four U.S. servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military...

Principled skater takes jail time over fine

On the one hand, skateboarding is illegal on Fredericton streets, but on the other, government there encourages carless transportation. A plucky skateboarder found himself caught in the middle of that contradiction...

40 Streets Flooding, Areas of Maine Evacuated in Torrential Flooding

Residents of Fredericton, New Brunswick are being warned that as many 40 streets could flood in flood levels that could reach record highs by Wednesday evening. People in the northern tip of Maine were also evacuated...

Residents in New Brunswick Face Evacuation Orders After Flood Waters Rise

At least 100 people had been evacuated from affected areas in New Brunswick, Canada after flood levels rose again. Other families living in the area are under an evacuation order and many more are preparing their...

Tornado touches down in Virginia

If you have photos or additional information, please add below. More as it develops."A tornado touched down in Brunswick County, at approximately 3:15 p.m., according to Sgt. Michelle Cotten with Virginia State...

Bomb threat evacuates Wal-Mart

The call happened Saturday 04/26/2008"BRUNSWICK — A bomb threat evacuated the Wal-Mart store in Brunswick this afternoon, and police want help from the public to find the perpetrator.The threat was received around 1 p.m. at the store at 15 Tibbbetts Drive, near Cooks...

St. John River Laps at Buildings in Fredericton, New Brunswick

Melting snow and rain caused problems for residents as flooding from the St. John River rose to cover parts of the highways outside Fredericton, New Brunswick. So far the river hasn't caused any major damage to houses, though residents near the affected areas are putting...

Discover the Spirit of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Unspoiled natural parks with views carved by the Bay of Fundy, steep, history-lined streets bustling with Maritime charm. Uptown arts, dining and entertainment inspired by the passion of the region. Whether it s through the people you meet, the places you visit, or the sights...

Electricity Restored to Prince Edward Island After Four Days Without Power

While some people I spoke to had friends whose power wouldn't be on for another two or three days, almost all residents of Prince Edward Island, Canada have power back after freezing rain and heavy ice brought down...

New Brunswick Bans Type of Van Involved in Deadly High School Accident

After the terrible accident that took the lives of seven high school basketball players in New Brunswick, the education minister has restricted the use of the type of van involved in the crash.Seven teenage players...

Fourth Storm in Seven Days Batters Atlantic Canada

My folks were just digging out of one storm when another 20cm started coming down. That brings the total to around 160cm for the week for my hometown of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. "Atlantic Canada was hit...

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