Housing Crisis NB

• Opposition calls for reinstatement of rent cap as N.B. rents rose 9% over last year

  Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Housing Minister Jill Green wouldn't say whether the government would consider implementing a rent cap in the future, given the recent data.

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2023
  
• Study on short-term rentals in N.B. taking too long, says tenants advocate

  New Brunswick housing department spokesperson Rebecca Howland told Global News that the study is a joint effort with the province's Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2023
  
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• N.B. man questions rent subsidy rules after welcoming homeless family from Ontario

  After living in his car for six weeks after arriving from Ontario, a father and son have found a place to stay after a Fredericton man welcomed them into their home.

  Economy

  Sep 10, 2023
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• Rent cap not part of long-awaited N.B. housing strategy, minister says

  There is no rent cap in the New Brunswick housing strategy, and no rental increase protection between tenants, but Jill Green said 'everything is on the table' on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• Million-dollar housing development stalled due to smell from shell-drying plant in Richibucto, N.B.

  A group of Richibucto residents are fed up with the smell produced from the shell-drying plant and have been calling on the municipality and the province to shut it down.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
• Housing affordability shrinks as Moncton grows: report

  A new report shows that development isn't keeping up with demand for rental housing.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
• Moncton bar owner feels St. George Street security cameras are a ‘band-aid solution’

  The cameras will cost $90,000 to install on traffic lights and street lamps along the street that runs parallel to Main Street.

  Crime

  May 16, 2023
• How ’empty nester’ policy is forcing N.B. woman from her apartment of 18 years

  Kimberly Donald, impacted by NB Housing's 'empty nester' policy, has been searching for a suitable one-bedroom that comes under New Brunswick's rental price cap.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
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• New Brunswick lagging behind rest of Canada with prompt payment laws for contractors

  With the price of materials skyrocketing, it's getting difficult for contractors to front the cost for construction projects without knowing when they'll be reimbursed.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2022