Blaine Higg

• N.B. says changes to Emergency Measures Act meant to clarify state of emergency powers

  The proposed changes would give sweeping powers to cabinet and to police during a state of emergency.

  Politics

  Jun 11, 2020
  
• N.B. Court of Appeal upholds nursing home workers’ right to strike

  In a statement issued on Tuesday, Premier Blaine Higgs said he was "disappointed by the decision" and that his government is "prepared to appeal this to the Supreme Court, if necessary to do so." 

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2019
  
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• Blaine Higgs compares Quebec to Canada’s favourite child at Scheer campaign stop

  Blaine Higgs made the comparison when asked if he believed Quebec to be Canada's favourite child, saying the province has always received preferential treatment.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2019
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• Official languages should be above partisanship: New Brunswick francophone advocacy group

  Robert Melanson said it's clear the New Brunswick government isn't interested in working in the best interests of Acadians and francophones. 

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2019
• ‘We’re not going to keep losing money’: New Brunswick premier mum on future of Cannabis NB

  Premier Blaine Higgs says he hopes New Brunswick will know more about the direction it will take by the end of the month.

  Cannabis

  Sep 18, 2019
• Global News Halifax, Global New Brunswick honoured with 4 RTDNA awards for TV and digital excellence

  The annual awards, which are presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association, recognize excellence in electronic journalism.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2019
• Former New Brunswick health minister, long-time physician dead at 72

  Dennis Furlong died on Friday after a battle with a brain tumour, which he was diagnosed with in December.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2018