The Liberal government is running into stiff opposition to its plan to sell NB Power, according to a new Leger Marketing poll.

Residents of a subdivision in Beaver Dam, N.B., say they want the province to step in and fix their sewage system while the standoff continues between the government and the owner of the waste treatment system.

A 29-year-old man from the Esgenoopetitj First Nation in northeastern New Brunswick has been given two weeks to consult a lawyer before entering a plea on sexual assault charges.

Natural Resources Minister Wally Stiles was confronted by a group protesting the proposed sale of NB Power outside of his Petitcodiac, N.B., riding office on Monday.

The governor of Maine wants to meet with his Quebec counterpart to better "understand" what a proposed $4.75 billion energy mega-sale with New Brunswick will mean for New England's power sources.

It has already blazed through the Far North, becoming the first torch relay to bring the Olympic flame within 817 kilometres of the North Pole by stopping in Alert, in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut,

An accident at the PotashCorp New Brunswick mine Saturday has claimed the life of 56-year-old Vincent Mitton of Penobsquis.

For months, residents lived in fear. They avoided going out after dark, left their lights on, kept guns under their beds.

While still well below the government's allowable limits, releases of tritium from the Point Lepreau nuclear plant into the Bay of Fundy were more than six times higher in 2008 than the previous year.

Three New Brunswick teachers and a school have been recognized internationally for their innovative classroom use of technology to improve student learning. The three teachers were among more than 250 from around the world honoured earlier this month at Microsoft's Innovative Education Forum in Brazil.

SAINT JOHN - More than one hundred judges and lawyers congregated at the Lily Lake Pavilion in Saint John on Monday afternoon for a high-profile fundraiser.

SUSSEX - The general manager of the potash mine near Sussex says it could be awhile before the details surrounding the death of a 56-year-old Penobsquis man are available.

RICHIBUCTO - RCMP have released the name of a man killed over the weekend in a crash on Highway 11. Jean-Francois LeBlanc, 25, of Cocagne died when his car collided with a tractor-trailer between Richibucto and Bouctouche early saturday morning.

SAINT JOHN - As the Olympic torch makes its way through New Brunswick today, Saint John is gearing up for celebrations that will mark the arrival of the torch to the city tomorrow night.

SAINT JOHN - The Department of Health has opened a new wellness centre on the west side. Health Minister Mary Schryer and Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty took part in a ribbon-cutting today at the Market Place Wellness Centre.

The federal government is expected to introduce new legislation Tuesday requiring Internet service providers to report child pornography to police.

Samak Sundaravej, a firebrand politician who briefly served as Thailand's prime minister but was ousted for simultaneously getting income as host of a popular TV cooking show, died of cancer Tuesday. He was 74.

Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said Monday the United States has weakened efforts to reverse the coup that ousted him, while a U.S. envoy says his country has clearly opposed the ouster and will examine upcoming elections closely for fairness.

The world must engage and not isolate Iran in the push for Middle East peace, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday, and Iranian leaders should negotiate with Western nations for a solution to concerns over its nuclear program.

PENOBSQUIS, NB - An accident at the Sussex area potash mine has claimed the life of a 56-year-old Penobsquis Man. Few details are being released but the accident happened underground Saturday around 3:00pm.

MONCTON, NB - The Olympic torch will make its way to New Brunswick today, crossing the Confederation Bridge after spending the weekend on P.E.I.

BOUCTOUCHE, NB - A head-on collision on Highway 11 between Richibucto and Bouctouche, has claimed the life of an 18-year-old man. RCMP say the crash early Sunday involved a tractor-trailer and a car.

Moncton, N.B. - It appears the City of Moncton has weathered the global recession well. With a record $34-million worth of building permits issued last month, city officials say construction activity remains strong.

FREDERICTON, N.B. - New Brunswick health officials say the province's swine flu vaccination clinics will be open to the general public on Nov. 30. The province is receiving another 108,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine next week.

Carolyn Flanagan is still looking for answers in the disappearance of her uncle, Jim Vanderfluit.

Former patients of a retired family doctor received notice in the mail recently, saying they would have to pay up to $75 for a copy of their personal medical records.

There was a rare moment of bi-partisan harmony in the New Brunswick legislative assembly Friday.

More than 100 people participated in a candlelight vigil for murdered teenager Hilary Bonnell on Saturday night in Fredericton.

Property crime is dropping around Fredericton but not in the city.

Sackville now has a set of guidelines in place for future wind power development in the community.

The town of Sackville has been found not guilty of violating New Brunswick's Clean Environment Act.

Local residents are invited to catch the Olympic spirit next week as the much-anticipated torch relay rolls through town.

Sackville residents have played a key role in setting out a vision for their community. Mount Allison University professor Michael Fox, who has been developing the town's five-year strategic plan with his community planning students over the past few months, said the greatest strength of the proposed plan lies with the community consultation that has taken place since May.

The sounds of Christmas music will ring out once again this year at the annual Christmas at Home concert, set for this Saturday, Nov.