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‘Unrepentant’ N.B. Tory worker who called for Higgs’s leadership review steps downJohn Williston, who served as regional vice-president for Westmorland Albert, noted his decision in a letter where he accused the party of losing sight of its long-held principles.PoliticsApr 13
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N.B. not ruling out notwithstanding clause in bill to force people into drug careN.B.'s public safety minister said the bill would force people with severe drug addiction into treatment if they are not in a mental state to make that decision voluntarily.PoliticsApr 3
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Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Alberta premier tells committeePremiers Danielle Smith and Blaine Higgs made their cases against the carbon price at a House of Commons committee ahead of the April 1 increase.PoliticsMar 28
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Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricingNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his province's alternative to the federal carbon price will be to ship liquid natural gas to Europe as an alternative to coal.PoliticsMar 28
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Four premiers to tell a House of Commons committee to ditch carbon price increaseConservative premiers from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick will be grilled by MPs on their views about the carbon tax and climate change.CanadaMar 26
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Dorothy Shephard latest N.B. Tory who clashed with premier not to seek re-electionDorothy Shephard says she will stay on as Tory member of the legislature for the Saint John Lancaster riding until the election, which has to be scheduled by October.PoliticsMar 21
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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."PoliticsFeb 28
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Growing majority unhappy with Higgs-led government in New Brunswick: pollNew poll numbers show a growing majority of voters in New Brunswick are dissatisfied with the PC government, while Liberal Leader Susan Holt is most preferred as premier.PoliticsFeb 28
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Head of N.B. elections gives inside look at agency during political drama of 2023The chief electoral officer has said her office spent more than $3.2 million in total pre-election expenditures last year, including nearly $2 million that cannot be recovered.PoliticsFeb 15
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N.B. minister quits cabinet, another says he won’t run in next provincial electionNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is downplaying the immediate departure of one of his ministers and the news that another won't run in the upcoming general election.CanadaFeb 2
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