New Brunswick

A person wearing blue gloves presents a vial of an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine dose

Charges dropped against Congolese Canadian doctor accused of starting COVID outbreak

Justice

Family physician Jean-Robert Ngola faced harassment and death threats after being falsely accused of spreading the coronavirus.

Chief Allan Adam of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation exits the passenger seat of a truck before his violent arrest by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers, in a still from police dashcam video obtained during legal discovery, in Fort McMurray, Al

Video of police beating Indigenous chief fuels ongoing anti-racism protests in Canada

Human rights
A sign marking the border between the United States and Canada at Niagara Falls.

Why Canadian women are travelling to Maine to get abortions

Health
The lobster rolls at The Clam Digger, a restaurant in New Brunswick, Canada

A tidier, more polite lobster roll … courtesy of Canada

Food

Pipelines and oil trains provide different risks, rewards

Environment

Maine legislators agree to reopen path for international fish spawning

Environment

The alewives of the St. Croix River live an international life. Their river is the boundary between Canada and the U.S., jointly governed by both nations. But, in 1995, Maine decided to shut down the route the alewives took to spawn. The population crashed. But this year, the gates were reponed.

Canadian maple syrup heist continues to cause controversy

A maple syrup heist in Quebec threatens price controls the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers has used for some time — and the theft occurred a year ago. The investigation continues into how one well-known buyer acquired the stolen syrup.

Advocates fear implications Dharun Ravi case

Global Politics

Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Monday after being convicted earlier this year of bias intimidation and invasion of privacy for spying on his roommate, Tyler Clementi, who was kissing another man in their Rutger dormitory. Clementi later committed suicide.

Clash Over Canadian Lobster Catch

Global Politics

Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick are at odds over the size of lobsters that fishermen are allowed to catch in the Northumberland Strait.

The World

Friday Sports Wrap-Up: Mavericks Beat Miami Heat

Sports

Takeaway sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul Matin talks about this and other sports news from the week, including the outlook for the Boston Bruins.