More than 4.3M cigarettes seized following three investigations

More than 4.3M cigarettes seized following three investigations

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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 Property tax reforms ‘fall short’ for some local governments

Property tax reforms ‘fall short’ for some local governments

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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 N.B. seeks to make home care ‘more affordable’

N.B. seeks to make home care ‘more affordable’

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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 N.B. records first deficit in nearly a decade

N.B. records first deficit in nearly a decade

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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