New Brunswick Considers Closing 33 Small Schools to Cut Costs

March 19, 2026

The New Brunswick government plans to close schools with fewer than 100 students to cut costs in the upcoming provincial budget. A budget preparation document titled “Difficult Decisions” outlines this strategy, placing 33 schools across the province on the chopping block. According to a recent report by CBC News, this list includes 23 anglophone and […]

New Brunswick Boosts Tourism Budget But Closes 10 Historic Sites and Parks

March 18, 2026

The New Brunswick government released its provincial budget on Tuesday. The province increased overall tourism funding but plans to divest 10 provincially owned tourism and heritage sites. According to a report from CBC News, the province budgeted $92.8 million for tourism this fiscal year. This is an increase from the $87.8 million spent last year. […]

New Brunswick 2026 Budget Forecasts Historic $1.4 Billion Deficit Amid Massive Health Care Investments

March 18, 2026

The New Brunswick government projects a historic $1.39 billion deficit in its 2026 provincial budget. Finance Minister Rene Legacy tabled the $15.63 billion budget on Tuesday. The province attributes the record shortfall to unprecedented investments in the health care sector. New Brunswick Finance and Treasury Board Minister Rene Legacy speaks at a press conference prior […]

Sweeping Cuts and a 1.3 Billion Deficit: New Brunswick Tables New Budget

March 17, 2026

New Brunswick is expected to table its latest budget today. Premier Susan Holt warns that spending cuts are coming to address a massive deficit. The province projects the deficit will hit 1.3 billion dollars by the end of the fiscal year. This number is unprecedented for New Brunswick and more than double the government’s previous […]

New Atlantic UNESCO Tourism Corridor Puts Saint John on the Global Map

February 21, 2026

Saint John’s natural history is about to get a lot more attention. A new federal investment is launching the Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor, a network designed to connect the region’s most significant geological and cultural sites to the world. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) announced a contribution of $309,500 to establish this corridor. […]

New Brunswick’s Population Boom Ends: What the First Drop in Years Means for You

February 20, 2026

After years of record-breaking growth that reshaped our neighborhoods and strained our infrastructure, the population boom in Atlantic Canada has officially hit a wall. For the first time since 2017, New Brunswick recorded a population decline at the end of 2025, signaling a major shift for the province’s economy and government planning. Atlantic Canada saw […]

New Brunswick Projects Record $1.3 Billion Deficit: What You Need to Know

February 17, 2026

New Brunswick’s financial outlook has taken a sharp turn. Finance Minister René Legacy revealed Tuesday that the province is on track to post a record deficit of $1.3 billion. This projection marks a significant departure from the $549-million shortfall predicted in the Liberal government’s first budget tabled in March 2025. New Brunswick Finance Minister René […]

New Brunswick’s Courtney Sarault Skates to Silver, Claims Third Medal at Milano Cortina

February 17, 2026

New Brunswick Courtney Sarault continues to dominate the ice at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The speed skater secured a silver medal in the women’s 1000m short track event on Monday, marking her third podium finish of these Games. Sarault previously captured bronze in the women’s 500m and silver in the mixed relay. […]

New Brunswick Unveils Digital Health Strategy to Modernize Patient Care

February 15, 2026

You may soon spend less time waiting on paperwork and more time speaking with your doctor. The provincial government has officially launched a new strategy aimed at creating a modern, connected, and patient-centred digital health system. Premier Susan Holt announced the initiative in Miramichi on Friday, emphasizing the need to reduce administrative burdens on health-care […]

New Brunswick Minimum Wage Increasing to $15.90 This April

February 11, 2026

New Brunswickers earning minimum wage will see a bump in their paycheques this spring. The provincial government confirmed the minimum wage climbs to $15.90 per hour starting April 1. This adjustment represents a 25-cent increase from the current rate of $15.65 per hour. The province indexes the rate to New Brunswick’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), […]