Saint John Provincial News

Stay informed about provincial news, policies, and events affecting New Brunswick. Our Provincial category covers government updates, legislative matters, provincial political news, and important announcements from provincial offices and agencies.

How a New Brunswick Ambulance Maker Beat the US Trade War

September 11, 2026

If you follow local business news, you know the US trade war is hitting New Brunswick hard. Tariffs and border disputes create massive instability for local manufacturers. But one Dieppe company found a way to beat the shrinking export market by looking closer to home. Losing Ground in the United States Malley Industries builds ambulances. […]

New Brunswick Rolls Out Subsidized School Lunch Program Amid Delays

September 11, 2026

If your child attends a New Brunswick school, you will notice changes in the cafeteria. New Brunswick is rolling out its first provincewide school lunch program. The initiative provides affordable meals to thousands of students. However, about one in five schools is still waiting for full service. According to a report from Global News, the […]

New Brunswick Launches Buy Local Strategy to Protect Jobs from US Tariffs

September 11, 2026

New Brunswick is taking direct action to protect local businesses and jobs as the trade dispute between Canada and the United States escalates. Premier Susan Holt announced a comprehensive plan to direct public spending toward domestic products and help companies find new markets. The provincial government introduced these measures after US President Donald Trump signed […]

Atlantic Superstore Cuts Prices on 4000 Products: What Saint John Shoppers Need to Know

September 11, 2026

Grocery shopping in Saint John just got a little cheaper. The Real Atlantic Superstore recently dropped prices on more than 4000 grocery and household products. The company states this move saves a family of four up to 300 dollars a year. PHOTO: REAL ATLANTIC SUPERSTORE Spotting the Deals You can find these discounts by looking […]

New Brunswick Engineer Surrenders Licence After Admitting Design Flaws Put Public at Risk

September 11, 2026

If you live in or visit newly constructed buildings in New Brunswick, you expect them to be safe. A Moncton structural engineer recently admitted her design work failed to meet that standard. Hélène Thériault agreed to surrender her licence and pay $75,000 in fines after acknowledging her incompetence put public safety at risk. The Association […]

Organized Retail Crime Hits Saint John Businesses Hard

September 11, 2026

Retail Theft Escalates Across the Province Organized retail theft is escalating across New Brunswick. Officials from the Retail Council of Canada are touring the province to tackle the issue. They are meeting with municipal leaders and police chiefs in Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton. This is not about petty theft. Criminals target specific goods to […]

How the US Beer and Molasses Ban Impacts Saint John Producers

September 10, 2026

New trade sanctions from the United States will directly impact some of your favorite brands based in Saint John. U.S. President Donald Trump issued proclamations late Tuesday banning the import of specific Canadian products. The ban targets beer and molasses. This move creates immediate challenges for local companies like Moosehead Breweries and Crosby’s Molasses. According […]

Bilijk First Nation Secures Funding for New Addictions Treatment Facility

September 10, 2026

If you follow local health initiatives in New Brunswick, you know the demand for mental health and addiction services continues to grow. To meet this need, the provincial government and Bilijk First Nation announced the construction of a new addictions treatment centre. The facility will provide dedicated space for healing and recovery in the community, […]

School Lunch Delays Grow to 60 NB Schools With Saint John Area Hit Hardest

September 10, 2026

School Lunch Delays Hit Anglophone South Hard The New Brunswick Department of Education added four more schools to the delayed rollout list for the provincial school lunch program. According to Your Saint John, 60 schools now face delays across the province. This number represents about 20 percent of all schools in New Brunswick. The remaining […]

Salisbury Loses Its Only Bank After 100 Years Leaving Residents Devastated

September 9, 2026

The town of Salisbury is losing its only bank. After nearly a century of service, CIBC announced it will close its local branch on April 15 next year. This decision leaves the growing community of 8,000 residents without a physical financial institution. As reported by CBC News, the closure forces customers to drive 20 kilometres […]