Dawn Arnold

• N.B. premier reacts to federal housing funds delivered directly to Moncton

  In early November, Premier Blaine Higgs reportedly said he was considering legislation to block federal housing funding from being given directly to municipalities.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
  
• Consultant report recommends Moncton region keep RCMP

  A lengthy report on policing in Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe says the region should continue using the RCMP for policing services, rather than create a new municipal police force.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2023
  
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• Moncton, N.B. mayor optimistic about federal and provincial housing initiatives

  The federal and provincial governments said they have made a $10.5-million investment into the renovation of 181 existing affordable units in New Brunswick to combat homelesness.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
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• N.B. minister ‘taken aback’ by calls for prompt action on provincial homeless shelter plan

  A call by Moncton's mayor to release details of their investment plan, and to act quickly to increase shelter capacity, was a surprise, says the N.B. Social Development minister.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
• New Brunswick to give Rising Tide $6M for affordable housing project

  The affordable housing funding clears the way for Rising Tide to begin buying properties, with the goal of housing 25 people in its first year.

  Politics

  Dec 21, 2020
• Moncton commits $6M to affordable housing entity, pending matching provincial contribution

  Rising Tide Co-founder Dale Hicks says the group will approach the province Tuesday to seek a matching $6-million funding commitment

  Health

  Nov 2, 2020
• Federal transit money ‘not designed’ for smaller provinces, Higgs says

  The premier says the program didn't apply to New Brunswick, even neighbouring Nova Scotia was able to qualify.

  Politics

  Jul 31, 2020
• New Brunswick cities want more as Ottawa announces expedited gas-tax fund payments

  The Federation of Canadian Municipalities estimates a non-recoverable loss of $10-15 billion for cities country-wide.

  Economy

  Jun 1, 2020
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• Dieppe councillors could see ‘substantial increase’ to salaries

  If recommendations are accepted by council, the mayor's salary, which is currently $35,825, would year-by-year grow to $78,000 by 2024.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2018
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• Group vying for Halifax CFL team meets with premier in Moncton during N.B. visit

  It's still too early for Moncton football fans to begin a touchdown celebration, as the group is still looking at Halifax as its home base.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2018