N.B. finance minister says provincial budget will be ‘making do with what we have’
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The first budget under Blaine Higgs’ minority government is set to be presented on Tuesday. Continue reading
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N.B. man faces possible jail term in cruelty death of dog left to starve
There are calls for a tough jail sentence for a New Brunswick man who allegedly left his dog to die without food for more than two months. Continue reading
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
New Brunswick premier unveils ‘fundamental reforms’ to improve ambulance response times
The province has ordered Ambulance New Brunswick to implement a dedicated non-emergency transfer service for hospital patients that will allow it to pre-identify a patient’s language of choice and deploy appropriate staff to meet their needs. Continue reading
Brian Gallant resigns as New Brunswick Liberal leader after election loss
Former premier Brian Gallant announced his resignation as New Brunswick Liberal leader today. 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
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