Premier Blaine Higgs

• Higgs uses state of the province speech to say N.B. is ready to build on its success

  New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says his province has emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever and is ready to build on its successes.

  Economy

  Mar 31
  
• Satisfaction in N.B. government has ‘partially rebounded,’ poll suggests

  According to a survey from Narrative Research, 47 per cent of those polled said they were satisfied with the New Brunswick government led by Premier Blaine Higgs.

  Politics

  Mar 3
  
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• N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs says ‘likely in for a long haul’ on public sector strike

  The premier says the two locals' pension plans are underfunded and unsustainable.

  Politics

  Nov 8, 2021
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• COVID-19: N.B. to invoke ‘circuit-breaker’ to hot spots, issues Thanksgiving gathering limit

  "We are in a serious situation in our province," said Premier Blaine Higgs during a news briefing Tuesday.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2021
• Truth and reconciliation: N.B. chiefs criticize decision not to recognize holiday

  The Indigenous leaders released an open letter pointing out that many will be honouring the victims of Canada's residential school system.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2021
• Government leaders in New Brunswick silent as COVID-19 cases climb

  An infectious disease specialist is calling out governments who are using hospitalization as a measure because once those are present, the province will "have missed the boat."

  Health

  Aug 24, 2021
• N.B. premier mandates vaccines for public sector employees

  Premier Blaine Higgs has announced a mandatory vaccination program for all public sector employees, including health care workers and teachers.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2021
• N.B. premier reflects as COVID-19 restrictions lift provincewide

  'If it doesn’t have an effect on hospitals, it’s like living with the flu,' he says.

  Politics

  Jul 30, 2021
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• Doctor who faced racism after COVID-19 outbreak sues New Brunswick, RCMP

  Lawyers representing Dr. Jean Robert Ngola told reporters Friday the lawsuit is the next step in their client's attempts to seek justice.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2021
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• Lawyers for N.B. doctor say New Brunswick premier must apologize by end of this week

  Dr. Jean-Robert Ngola was accused of violating the province's Emergency Measures Act.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2021