Today's top headlines from CBC New Brunswick

Today's top headlines from CBC New Brunswick - 2024-11-20

Good evening, these are your top stories for Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
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Wolastoqey chiefs claim 'enormous victory' in title claim against province

November 19 , 2024 at 05:42:17 p.m. AST • :

A New Brunswick judge has ruled that Aboriginal title can be declared over privately owned land — even land they're not fighting to reclaim, according to a Court of King's Bench decision released last week.

Holt Liberals reiterate promises in throne speech, with one wrinkle

November 19 , 2024 at 02:48:11 p.m. AST • :

The Holt government is tweaking one of its key election promises on affordability as it kicks off the first session of the new legislature.

Copper theft in Miramichi knocks out internet, phone service

November 19 , 2024 at 05:59:13 p.m. AST • :

Police say an overnight copper theft disrupted communications in Miramichi and left behind a costly repair bill, as crews worked through the day to restore service.

Construction accident leads to boil water advisory in Sussex

November 19 , 2024 at 12:26:53 p.m. AST • :

Municipal crews were performing scheduled maintenance on a pipe leading from a residence to a water main when they accidentally struck the main line, the town's chief administrative officer says.

N.B. investigation into mystery brain illness to begin within months, says Susan Holt

November 19 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Premier Susan Holt says her government will launch a transparent scientific investigation by early next year into the mystery brain illness a Moncton neurologist claims is now affecting hundreds of New Brunswickers, and people from six other provinces, with help from the federal government.