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Critics say the province needs bolder action on climate change in order to meet its more ambitious emission reduction targets in the years to come.

The Opposition Liberals say by sending a letter to encourage a quick review, the minister is interfering in the work of the board.

Opposition parties say the federal program, the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, does not go far enough in helping those who have to take time off work due to COVID-19.

The Tory leader said Friday the commissioners will present a final report with recommendations to the government by Dec. 31.

The owner of Maritime Bus says it needs financial help to help keep several routes operational in New Brunswick. Two routes are set to be halted at the end of January.

A sketch of David Coon, leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick:

David Coon is projected to retain his seat in the riding of Fredericton South with a majority of the vote. 

"I wish them all the best in their political endeavors," Coon said.

Glyphosate has been classified as a probable carcinogenic by the World Health Organization and the spraying of the herbicide has been banned in neighboring Quebec.

Coon's 2014 victory in Fredericton South was the Greens' first seat ever in the province. 

David Coon says NB Power's monopoly over the electricity market is holding back development of a renewable energy industry.

New Brunswick Green Party Leader David Coon is concerned the changes violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

FREDERICTON - Longtime conservationist David Coon is the first declared candidate for the leadership of the Green Party of New Brunswick.

Coon says if the government put well-being at the centre of everything it does, it would produce a very different budget.

David Coon isn't saying how he'll vote, but he says the budget needs to help people who are most in need.

'Public transportation is an essential service for anyone who cannot afford to own a car or is unable to drive.'

The leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick has won in the riding of Fredericton South. David Coon was leading the race with 30 per cent of the vote.

Under the legislature's standing rules, a party must win five seats or 20 per cent of the vote to be recognized as an official party. Neither the Greens or the People's Alliance met those benchmarks.

The plan will be presented to the province's all-party committee on Wednesday.

Green Leader David Coon asked department staff about the lack of a strategy during an appearance before the committee on climate change and environmental stewardship on Wednesday.

David Coon called the proposal an "overreach."