Premier Blaine Higgs served as the host of the ceremony for Brenda Murphy, the 32nd lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, at the provincial legislature.  Continue reading →

The People’s Alliance holds the balance of power in the legislature — with its three votes allowing Premier Blaine Higgs and the Tories to pass bills and survive confidence motions.  Continue reading →

The new proposal is for a 5.5 per cent raise over 4 years, up from 4 per cent in the last offer. But along with the 1.5 per cent increase in wages comes a two decrease in sick days. Continue reading →

“If they’re expecting what they proposed, then that’s not what it is. If they’re looking for a big wage settlement, that’s not what it is.” Continue reading →

According to JP Lewis, associate professor of politics at the University of New Brunswick, the figure at the helm of the party may be just as important to voters as policy. Continue reading →

Greg Thompson was a longtime PC representative for New Brunswick, serving at both the federal and provincial levels.  Continue reading →

A more formal installation ceremony will be held at a later date.  Continue reading →

Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, the first Acadian woman to hold the office, died Aug. 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Continue reading →

Global News confirmed on Thursday that the RCMP received a complaint about potential irregularities on Aug. 2, the day Lieutenant Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau passed away. Continue reading →

Global News has learned that the company plans to layoff between 65 and 75 people when it closes its entire particleboard division. Continue reading →