The New Brunswick government is holding a public consultation regarding the province’s minimum wage, which is currently $15.90, the third lowest in Canada. Although the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) reviews the minimum wage every two years, this will be the first public consultation in 10 years. Randy Hatfield, executive director of […]
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The New Brunswick government says it has secured $9.98 million from the federal government to reduce barriers associated with recognition and integration of tradespeople who are trained internationally. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) Minister Jean-Claude D’Amours said in a release the recognition is important for labour mobility. “This is a wonderful place to work, […]
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Four people have been arrested following three investigations by the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety (JPS), which resulted in the seizure of contraband and 4.3 million cigarettes. JPS said peace officers also seized cannabis products, a firearm, vehicles and other evidence. “These seizures demonstrate the important work being done by our peace […]
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The 35th council for the Town of Saint Andrews has been sworn in following a lengthy delay due to a byelection. Mayor Steve Neil, alongside Ward 1 Coun. Darrell Weare, Ward 2 Coun. Annette Harland, and Ward 3 Coun. Charlotte Bartlett, Coun. Kurt Gumushel, Coun. Lee Heenan and Coun. Scott Masson were all sworn in […]
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Property tax reform recently released by the provincial government in New Brunswick has fallen short for some municipalities expectations. “We supported as an association the goal of creating a fair, transparent, predictable and stable system,” Brittany Merrifield, the president of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick, said. “The reforms that came through last week […]
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The New Brunswick government has unveiled its action plan following the review of NB Power, which defers much of the large scale financial restructuring and sustainability recommendations. It said it has accepted all the recommendations, acting on 44 of them in the immediate, short and medium term, while six others require further analysis. “Over a […]
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By Brian Owens, Reporter The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) and the provincial government say while they are committed to eliminating the need for a homeless shelter in the community, it cannot move forward without a location for transition housing. Around 150 people gathered at the Garcelon Civic Centre in St. Stephen on March […]
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The provincial government said it is investing $10 million to make home care support for seniors and people with disabilities more affordable. Minister responsible for seniors Lyne Chantal Boudreau said the government feels this is “the right thing to do.” “Those who wish to age in place and remain in their homes as long as […]
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New Brunswick has recorded its first provincial deficit since 2016-17, according to the Liberal government. Consolidated financial statements show the province ended the 2024-25 fiscal year with a $104.4-million deficit. That was compared to a $40.9-million surplus that the previous Progressive Conservative government had budgeted for. However, it was improved compared to the nearly $400-million deficit […]
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A new municipal plan is on the horizon for Saint Andrews. Alexander Gopen, the senior planner for the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission (SNBSC), presented to the council on the document that has been two years in the making. Municipal plans are required by the province and are expected to be updated every 10 years. […]
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