Silas Brown
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Silas Brown joined the Global News team in the summer of 2018, starting as a video journalist in Halifax before transferring to Saint John. He’s now working as the lead political reporter in Fredericton.
Silas was born in Vancouver but has spent the past several years in the Maritimes.
He studied at the University of King’s College, receiving a degree in English and contemporary studies before later enrolling in a one-year degree in journalism.
Before starting at Global News, Silas worked for Star Metro Halifax, and freelanced for The Coast and the Canadian Public Affairs Channel (CPAC).
When he’s not behind a camera or editing clips, you can find him watching hockey, playing video games or trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
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Video Archives
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New Brunswick set to unveil provincial budget
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Report from N.B. senior’s advocate faces uncertain future
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New report suggests lack of flexibility in N.B. long term care system
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What health providers want to see in the upcoming N.B. budget
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N.B. failing to provide basic services, says new report by child advocate
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International Women’s Day march in Fredericton calls for pay equity
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Thousands of N.B. residents still waiting on property assessments
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For the third year in a row, UNB sweeps men’s and women’s AUS hockey titles
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Expertise from Ontario Power Generation showing results at Point Lepreau: NB Power
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Physiotherapists in New Brunswick still unable to refer patients for imaging
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New Brunswick officials under fire for money spent on travel nurses
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New Brunswick mother says daughter with ADHD isn’t getting enough school support
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New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate says province falling short on inclusive education system
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New Brunswick court fixes legislative mistake regarding youth protection
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New Brunswick Court of Appeal reserves decision about child protection order legal void
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New nursing home slated to open in Oromocto area
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New Brunswick officials get feedback on accessibility framework
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New Brunswick Wolastoqey chiefs skeptical of new Indigenous Affairs minister appointment
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New Brunswick medical groups call for greater abortion access following Clinic 554 closure
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Two New Brunswick cabinet ministers not running in next election
Author Archives
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N.B. finance minister says tax cuts are coming, but not necessarily in the budgetFinance Minister Ernie Steeves will deliver his sixth budget on Tuesday and says it won't include any splashy, election-style spending commitments.CanadaMar 18
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‘A lot of work to do’: International Women’s Day march in Fredericton calls for pay equityThe march for International Women's Day included a call for action directed at provincial leaders as the province will head to the polls sometime this year.CanadaMar 8
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Thousands of New Brunswickers still waiting on assessment reviews as tax bills go outJust 26 per cent of assessment reviews have been completed, even as property tax bills have hit homeowner's mailboxes.MoneyMar 7
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UNB scores men’s and women’s hockey title hat trickBoth the men's and women's UNB hockey programs are enjoying an impressive run of success and will compete for national titles.SportsMar 6
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Multiple groups look to join legal challenge of N.B. gender identity policyNine groups are hoping to intervene in a judicial review of changes to New Brunswick's school gender identity policy.CanadaMar 6
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N.B. Tories not reoffering could be seen as problem or opportunity: profsTwo more government MLAs announced they won't reoffer this week, bringing the total up to six as an election looms this year.PoliticsMar 1
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Horizon to expand, open more community health clinics across New BrunswickThe health authority is looking to create three new collaborative care-style practices that will house a number of different practitioners under one roof.HealthFeb 28
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Premier Higgs backs calls for auditor general investigation of travel nurse contractNew Brunswick has been under fire for the use of expensive travel nurse contracts to fill gaps in the healthcare system.HealthFeb 27
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Expertise from Ontario Power Generation showing results at Point Lepreau: NB PowerThe Point Lepreau facility is performing better than it has in years and could become the subject of further cooperation between the two utilities.PoliticsFeb 23
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Physiotherapists baffled N.B. government won’t allow them to order MRIs, x-raysNew Brunswick physiotherapists say they would be able to take pressure off of the primary care system and emergency rooms by ordering their own diagnostic imaging.CanadaFeb 22
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N.B. school system: How a fresh start for B.C. family has them feeling failed againA New Brunswick mother says she is concerned that the school system has put her daughter on partial days without support to address her behaviourial issues.EducationFeb 20
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N.B. schools falling short on support for kids with behavioural issues: advocateNew Brunswick's child and youth advocate is raising concerns over the growing practice of partial day plans to deal with students who have behavioural issues.CanadaFeb 16
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N.B. court fixes legislative mistake that may have invalidated youth protection lawNew Brunswick's top court has ruled that a legislative gap in the province's child protection laws did not exist.CanadaFeb 12
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N.B. Wolastoqey chiefs skeptical of new Indigenous Affairs minister appointmentThe previous minister, Arlene Dunn, resigned from cabinet last week. Higgs has since chosen Natural Resources Minister Mike Holland to take over the portfolio.CanadaFeb 6
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N.B. medical groups call for greater abortion access following Clinic 554 closureFollowing the closure of the only clinic providing surgical abortions in the province, medical organizations are calling on the provincial government to ensure access is expanded.HealthFeb 5
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N.B. Court of Appeal to move quickly to hear child protection reference caseThe New Brunswick Court of Appeal says it will expedite a hearing to determine if there was a 43-day legal gap in child protection laws in the province.CanadaFeb 1
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N.B. touts potential economic development, emissions reductions in hydrogen road mapNew Brunswick's hydrogen road map says the province is well positioned to be a player in the global hydrogen market.CanadaJan 30
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Fredericton to permanently disallow horse racing on exhibition groundsFredericton council has approved bylaw changes that remove horse racing as a permitted activity at the New Brunswick Exhibition Grounds, as the site is slated for redevelopment.CanadaJan 23
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The scramble to find housing for residents of group home in OromoctoAn Oromocto non-profit is looking for a temporary home for five residents as the present group home is set to be demolished later this year.CanadaJan 19
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N.B. Liberals release policy document as work on election platform heats upOne political watcher says the document may be an attempt to present the party as a government-in-waiting ahead of this year's election.PoliticsJan 18
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Bidding underway to determine which N.B. city will host 2029 Summer GamesMoncton, Saint John and Fredericton will have until next month to confirm their interest in bidding on hosting the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country.SportsJan 17
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Saint John homeowner ‘shocked’ as property assessment skyrocket for many in N.B.A Saint John, N.B., homeowner saw his property assessment jump 30 per cent without making any major improvements to his home. He plans to appeal.CanadaJan 16
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Difficult environment for incumbents as N.B. enters election yearNew Brunswick will hold a provincial election sometime this year and the environment could be a tricky one for the government to navigate as it seeks a new mandate.PoliticsJan 11
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N.B. dog owner ‘eternally grateful’ after firefighters rescue pets from frozen riverNew Brunswick's Oromocto Fire Department was able to make the rescue last week, after one dog became trapped on the ice and another had fallen through.CanadaJan 9
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Questions raised after presentations on gender-affirming care made to New Brunswick MLAsRecent presentations from controversial figures have some advocates concerned that the New Brunswick government is setting its sights on gender affirming health care.PoliticsJan 5