The housing crisis in New Brunswick is affecting thousands, but solutions are within reach. Peter Corbyn, Executive Director of the New Brunswick Nonprofit Housing Association, leads an eye-opening discussion in St. Andrews on the urgent need for action. From local success stories to practical steps for change, this talk sheds light on how communities can […]
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A New Brunswick cabinet minister is taking a step back from her role for the time being after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Alyson Townsend announced her diagnosis in a social media post on Monday. “Last weekend, I was seen in the emergency room at the Dr. Everett […]
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By Brian Owens, The Courier St. Stephen Mayor Allan MacEachern has joined an alliance of mayors from Canadian border towns to coordinate their response to sweeping 25 per cent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. MacEachern was one of the first to join the group of more than 20 mayors set up by Drew […]
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Eastern Charlotte council is concerned about the level of service the New Brunswick RCMP is offering in the region. Mayor John Craig said the council spends about $2.2 million on policing, the single largest line item in its budget. “Our options are very limited in what we can do,” Craig said during an interview with […]
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The provincial government is asking a judge to overturn a labour arbitrator’s ruling that says the province must balance student inclusion with employee safety in schools. Legal filings by the province on Jan. 8 request judicial review of an Oct. 11 decision by Trisha Perry in a grievance from the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation. Perry […]
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Joan Osborne has become known in recent years as an interpreter of other classic songwriters. Her recordings of Dylan standards, Stax/Motown soul and cheesy 80s and 90’s fare have earned many accolades, but she started in the business as a songwriter of depth and raw emotion. Helped along by the songwriting chops and musicianship of […]
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You can volunteer to help Canadians with a modest income and a simple tax situation complete their tax returns for free. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program was launched by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in 1971. Natasha Brewer, a spokesperson for the program, said they are seeking community organizations and volunteers to take part. […]
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When deciding what to make for dinner, many of us rely on recipes. While recipes are helpful, they can also be limiting—sometimes requiring ingredients we don’t have or overcomplicating the cooking process. But what if you could cook confidently without a recipe, using only what’s already in your kitchen? With a little creativity and a […]
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By John Chilibeck, The Daily Gleaner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Brunswick’s Holt Liberal government should consider a larger inquiry into NB Power if it wants to help people upset over high electricity bills, says a political observer. Mario Levesque, a political science professor at Mount Allison University, said Premier Susan Holt was smart to […]
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Change and accountability were two of the key focuses for Premier Susan Holt during her first State of the Province address. The province’s newest premier spoke to a sold-out crowd of business leaders in downtown Fredericton on Thursday night. Holt also invited several of her cabinet ministers on stage to share specific metrics they will use to […]
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