Beijing — In under 24 hours last week, more than 140,000 live Canadian lobsters were purchased through a Beijing-based online retailer. New Brun...

Francophone lands firefighter job with no firefighting skills
Fredericton — Last week the capital city’s fire department came under fire by languages commissioner Katherine D’Entremont for using...

Last-ditch apprenticeship program matches NB youths with jobs based on surnames
Fredericton — With one of the highest rates of unemployment in Canada, a shrinking population and dwindling workforce, the province is faced wi...

Canadian military to employ specialist New Brunswick soldiers
Oromocto — The Canadian Armed Forces recently announced a program to employ New Brunswick soldiers in the role of communications specialists. Th...

Childless residents say Caraquet ‘strollercise’ group discriminatory
Caraquet — A group of Caraquet mothers is getting active by working out with their strollers, but several residents of the northern town say the...

Moncton call centre worker ostracized for utter lack of potluck etiquette
Moncton — What was meant to be an enjoyable extended lunch break became a horrid meal blighted by the potluck offerings of employee Randall Stev...