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All eyes are on Finance Minister Ernie Steeves as he prepares to unveil the New Brunswick provincial budget. It’ll be the last before the province heads to the polls later this year. Silas Brown reports.

New Brunswick ran a $1 billion surplus in 2022, far exceeding the originally projected amount of $35 million dollars, according to Finance Minister Ernie Steeves who released the financial statements on Wednesday. Steeves says this reflects effective fiscal management, but opposition parties argue it shows a lack of investment in public services. Silas Brown has...

New Brunswick’s revenue estimates in this year’s budget are once again under scrutiny. Finance Minister Ernie Steeves has been criticized for the budget, which projects tax revenues to fall this year. But some believe the government numbers are overly pessimistic. Silas Brown explains.

Finance minister Ernie Steeves says the province is doing its best to help the most vulnerable while preparing for gathering storm clouds on the economic horizon, but questions are already being asked about the underlying numbers of the budget. Silas Brown explains.

New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves will present his fifth budget this week, which he says will deliver on key priorities the province needs. But Opposition parties say the government will need to show that’s the case with new funded programs, not just minor budget increases. Silas Brown reports.

Thu, Jan 7: An animal rescue group is hoping a $1,000 reward will help find the person or people responsible for the abuse of a dog found in Nova Scotia last month. Steve Silva has this story.

They’re for people young and old, but board games aren’t reserved just for rainy days anymore. Several businesses offering group gaming have opened in Halifax in recent years. Steve Silva has more on this trend.

It’s been a trying situation for business owners in downtown Halifax in recent years. Many feel that the Nova Centre, one of the biggest construction projects in the area’s history, is turning off potential customers. One business owner is now taking an unconventional step to keep his restaurant financially stable; Steve Silva explains.

Sat, Apr 9: Basic income was the topic of heated discussion in Halifax Saturday. It’s a form of income distribution in which people earn an allowance to pay for basic expenses. Ontario is set to test the idea, but there is growing talk about implementing the concept on a national level, and as Global’s Steve...

March 1: Residents of this region’s largest municipality woke up Tuesday to a traffic nightmare. Even those who don’t drive to work felt the impact of the prolonged closure of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge. Steve Silva reports.

Thu, Apr 14: The federal government’s proposed legislation to allow assisted-dying in Canada is already getting reaction in Nova Scotia. One group says it doesn’t go far enough and another wants more clarity. Global’s Steve Silva reports.

While many can agree the downtown Halifax construction boom is a good thing, not all are benefiting from it. Several business owners and employees in and around the Lower Water and Bishop Streets area say construction of a new residential building is hurting them financially. Steve Silva has the story.

March 31: A man from Upper Nine Mile River, N.S., has started fixing potholes on a public road he says have been an issue for years. Global’s Steve Silva reports.

Decision makers at Dalhousie University are going to reflect the student population more accurately. The senate approved a proposal to establish spots specifically for students, which includes representatives from each faculty as well as students from groups that represent minorities. As Steve Silva reports, the move is being called a first of its kind in...

Fri, Jan 15: Several groups in Halifax have joined forces to provide Syrian newcomers to Canada a neat way to explore the province. Global’s Steve Silva reports.

Several organizations in Halifax collected donated bicycles last year for Syrian newcomers to Nova Scotia. Global’s Steve Silva was with volunteers on Friday as they started repairing them.

Sat, Feb 13: A Dartmouth boy is inching closer having his dream come true. The 10-year-old wants to take a ride on an Avro Lancaster bomber plane. They were used in the Second World War; only two functional ones remain. His campaign is attracting attention locally, as well as across the pond. Steve Silva has...

Fri, Feb 12: A ship from Spain docked in Halifax Harbour. It’s a replenishment ship from the Spanish navy that’s going to be used in a partnership between Canada, Spain and Chile. The reason is the Royal Canadian Navy has no seaworthy replenishment ships of its own. As Global’s Steve Silva reports, the navy says...

Residents gave a big thumbs down to a proposed residential development in Halifax at a public meeting Monday night. Initial building plans for the North Street building were rejected partially because municipal staff said it was too tall. The developer changed the plan and presented it again, but, as Steve Silva reports, this time, it...

Feb. 22: For people who use wheelchairs, and those with other accessibility needs, it can be a challenge to get around downtown Halifax. The municipality encourages people and businesses to make it easier for them, but as some business owners have learned, that can come with some unexpected costs. The mayor is now looking to...