Tropical storm Earl caused less havoc than feared in New Brunswick, but disrupted plane and ferry schedules.

Hurricane Earl was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved over Nova Scotia but brought heavy rain and intense wind, knocking out power to thousands.

A striking worker in Saint John, N.B., is facing a charge of public mischief after she told police she was struck by a vehicle on the picket line.

New Brunswick communities in the path of Hurricane Earl are bracing for the storm's impact Saturday.

Environmental activists give top marks to the Green Party in the New Brunswick election campaign.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay hailed Canadian Forces members and their families as the "best Canadians" as he helped hand out scholarships to eight sons and daughters of those killed in service.

First Nations languages are on the verge of extinction unless future governments help children learn their traditional languages, says an expert.

Earl swooped into New England waters Friday night as a tropical storm after sideswiping North Carolina's Outer Banks, where it caused flooding but no injuries and little damage.

The New Democratic Party is continuing its ongoing attack on the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals over the pricetag of the long list of campaign promises.

Elections New Brunswick is setting up satellite voting stations on university campuses across the province to increase the number of young voters.

The leader of the Progressive Conservatives was stumped when asked to name his favourite Acadian artist Thursday.

Saint John will host a game of the Canadian Hockey League Super Series between Canada and Russia in November.

The People's Alliance of New Brunswick launches its first-ever election campaign.

New Brunswick needs a government efficiency officer to eliminate duplication and waste inside the provincial government, according to NDP Leader Roger Duguay.

Hurricane Earl has weakened to a Category 2 storm as it blows toward North Carolina's coast.