A group that helps immigrants and temporary foreign workers who run into problems in New Brunswick is applauding an effort by WorkSafeNB to inform newcomers of their rights and responsibilities related to workplace safety, but says the language barrier is only part of the issue.

The Mikmaw community of Natoaganeg, near Miramichi, has signed a new funding agreement with the New Brunswick government, but the parties to the agreement have different opinions about whether its a good substitute for a tax-revenue sharing.

A smokehouse in Petit-Cap was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning.