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It’s family violence prevention month but cases keep coming in.

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Though drugs and alcohol often play a role in cases that come through the courts, it was clear that in the case of William Dempsey, it had been playing the lead role for most his life. At only 25 years old, he stood before Judge Mary Jane Richards, with severe liver and kidney damage from [...]

More money for UNB alcohol counselling services

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Student drinking at universities isn’t a new issue. But the university of New Brunswick is spending more money on counselling services this year to address it. Jennifer Bishop has more. Drinking is a social affair. Some people have one drink and some people have one too many. Counseling services at the University of New Brunswick [...]

Cheers! To your education

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Do you know where your kids are? Better yet, do you know what they will be doing when they become university students? Underage drinking is a major concern in some areas of the world. When drinking is added with new experiences and environments, it can become deadly. Freshmen across Canada will be getting the first [...]

Spirits high at NB Spirit Festival

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Good drinks and good food raised the spirits of more than 650 people Friday night at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton.  Glasses of high-end whisky, Scotch, and vodka, (also called spirits) clinked together at this year’s New Brunswick Spirits Festival. Vendors came from all over the country to showcase their products at this annual festival, [...]

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