New Brunswick’s top news stories of 2018: July to December
From soaring temperatures to provincial politics to the tragic Fredericton shooting, here are some of New Brunswick’s top news stories from the second half of the year. Continue reading
New Brunswick Election 2018
Year-end interview with N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
Blaine Higgs spoke with anchor Sarah Ritchie in late December. Here’s what he had to say on some key topics. Continue reading
Incoming N.B. premier says he will treat taxpayers like customers
The Progressive Conservative leader will lead a minority government as the province faces challenges around language rights, finances and health care. Continue reading
Saint John-area politicians hopeful incoming premier Higgs will spell good news for region
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Premier designate Blaine Higgs represents the riding of Quispamsis which is a suburban community outside Saint John Continue reading
Fall of N.B. Liberal government draws substantial public interest
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
There was a large lineup at the New Brunswick Legislature as the Liberal government under Premier Brian Gallant fell when its throne speech was defeated in a confidence vote Continue reading
New Brunswick Liberal government likely to fall Friday as PANB says they’ll vote against throne speech
Premier Brian Gallant would need an opposition member to make a dramatic vote in support of his government to survive the confidence vote scheduled for Friday. Continue reading
N.B. Liberals say Speaker deadlock will be broken so legislature can open
Acting Liberal house leader Lisa Harris made the announcement at a hastily called news conference Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Time may be running out for Brian Gallant’s Liberal government
No party won a majority in the election, and the Tories have already said that if the Liberals get to deliver a throne speech, they will vote against it. Continue reading
New Brunswick’s Liberal and Tory leaders hold rare meeting ahead of session
Gallant called the meeting to get input on a throne speech expected next week, but Higgs says the content doesn’t matter because he’ll be voting against it. Continue reading
New Brunswick Lt-Gov. says another election not in province’s best interests
The legislature is set to begin a new session on Oct. 23 with the election of a Speaker, but so far every party is refusing to offer a member for the job of Speaker because of the tight standings in the house. Continue reading