N.B. opposition say premier’s comments on homeless encampment deaths lack empathy
Higgs said that some people "just don't want to come off the street," in response to an opposition question about how his government would prevent tent fires at encampments.
Canada
Mar 27
N.B. finance minister says tax cuts are coming, but not necessarily in the budget
Finance Minister Ernie Steeves will deliver his sixth budget on Tuesday and says it won't include any splashy, election-style spending commitments.
Canada
Mar 18
New Brunswick long-term care unprepared for next generation of aging seniors
New Brunswick's seniors advocate says the province will need to rethink its long-term care offerings to respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.
Canada
Mar 13
New Brunswick budget $41-million in surplus, but health-care increase just $2 million
The New Brunswick government is boasting that today's $13.3-billion budget includes the most spending on health care in provincial history.
Politics
Mar 19
New Brunswick Tories want Liberals to join call to scrap carbon tax
The government introduced a motion Wednesday calling for the carbon tax to be abolished, while provincial Liberal leader Susan Holt says the planned increase should be paused.
Politics
Mar 20
New Brunswick failing to provide basic services, says new report by child advocate
New Brunswick's child, youth and seniors advocate says social services in the province are on the brink of failing.
Canada
Mar 11
N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it’s a ‘good news story’
Higgs told reporters Tuesday that his $75-million program to help make life more affordable should be seen as a "good news story."
Politics
Feb 28
Coroner to start inquest into 2019 death of Hamilton homicide suspect in March
A regional coroner announced a mid-March start date for the inquest into the 2019 death of David Thomson at a Brantford, Ont. hotel.
Canada
Feb 22
Expertise from Ontario Power Generation showing results at Point Lepreau: NB Power
The Point Lepreau facility is performing better than it has in years and could become the subject of further cooperation between the two utilities.
Politics
Feb 23
N.B. schools falling short on support for kids with behavioural issues: advocate
New 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.
Canada
Feb 16
‘A good day’: Dilapidated Fredericton gas station demolished with plans to revive site
The walls of the former Craig's Automotive Service came tumbling down on Feb. 5 as part of Fredericton's plan to resell the land.
Canada
Feb 6
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid back in lineup for final home game before playoffs
After missing the last three games with a lower-body injury, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will be back in the lineup Monday night.
Sports
Apr 15
Saskatoon city council police and fire report turns into call to report crimes
Saskatoon's interim police chief Dave Haye stressed the importance of reporting crime on Wednesday.
Crime
Apr 10
‘Very sad day’: N.B. synagogue vandalized on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Police are investigating after the Sgoolai Israel synagogue in Fredericton was vandalized on Saturday morning, as glass was shattered in the door of the building's entrance.
Crime
Jan 27
Crown seeks prison time for Kelowna freedom rally organizer
David Lindsay's court date brought in its usual contingent of supporters, keen on expressing their affection the well-established vexatious litigant.
Crime
Apr 12
N.B. touts potential economic development, emissions reductions in hydrogen road map
New Brunswick's hydrogen road map says the province is well positioned to be a player in the global hydrogen market.
Canada
Jan 30
Updated London, Ont. fireworks bylaw expands permitted days to Diwali and Lunar New Year
The new bylaw includes new licensing requirements for vendors, reductions in the number of days fireworks can be sold around holidays, and new monetary penalties.
Canada
Apr 3
How Saskatchewan parents are coping with noon supervision withdrawn in schools
Some Regina parents are coping well with the adjustment with the withdrawal of voluntary services for teachers at schools while others are frustrated with the change.
Education
Apr 10
Recipe: Pan-seared coastal halibut
Chef James Town, the Fairmont Pacific Rim Banquet Chef, along with JC Felicella from Junior Culinary Team Canada, join Jennifer Palma for Cooking Together.
Entertainment
Apr 7
Indigenous artist enjoys sharing her culture in Calgary: ‘Really cool thing’
A local artist and performer is excited to have the chance to showcase traditions that go back centuries.
Features
Apr 10
