Fredericton

• Fredericton’s tap water named best in North America in taste test

  The New Brunswick capital was voted the best of 32 regional winners by a team of "professionally trained flavour profilers," according to the city.

  Canada

  Sep 16
  
• ‘You almost taste it’: Fredericton residents fed up with sewage plant odour

  Some residents on Fredericton's north side say a lingering smell from the city's sewage treatment plant has been unbearable for months. The city says it's making changes.

  Environment

  Sep 8
  
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• Maritime diaper banks report growing demand as families struggle with costs

  Fredericton diaper bank says some clients are seeking more support as the rising cost of infant essentials puts pressure on household budgets.

  Canada

  Aug 17
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• Fredericton businesses team up during construction season to support each other

  They're posting signage for customers to navigate detours, sharing where parking spaces are available, and even running raffles for prizes from other local businesses. 

  Canada

  Jul 20
• Fredericton Public Library reports record summer reading club attendance

  As summer break draws to an end, the Fredericton Public Library says a record number of children registered for their summer reading club.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2025
• Fredericton’s assistant deputy fire chief reflects on 35-year career

  Fredericton's assistant deputy fire chief is hanging up his boots after 35 years. But he's not completely done with the department just yet.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2025
• Fashion frontier: UNB student helps create dress designed for space

  One University of New Brunswick student's passion for fashion and space has led her to a bursting industry -- combining culture, femininity and practicality in the final frontier.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2025
• ‘An administrative nightmare’: New Brunswick businesses react to HST holiday

  Fredericton, N.B., businesses were among thousands who had to adjust to the HST/GST holiday on Dec. 14. For many, it came with a lot of extra work at an already stressful time.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2024
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• Fredericton art exhibit shines light on Indigenous beadwork

  The Beaverbrook Art Gallery's latest exhibition includes at least 100 beadworks. Organizers say it's the most extensive exhibition of contemporary Indigenous beadwork.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2024
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• ‘They’re my heroes’: Hockey ceremony acknowledges those who saved referee’s life

  When a referee fell to the ice during a Maritime Hockey Summit game in August, the quick thinking of those in attendance saved his life. They were honoured at a ceremony on Sunday.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2024