New Brunswick Proposes Vacant Property Levy to Spur Housing and Development

November 5, 2026

New Brunswick is introducing changes to the Local Governance Act to help local governments develop vacant properties. The province wants to give municipalities the authority to impose a vacant property levy. According to a report from CTV News, this move targets empty lots and unused buildings across the province, including right here in Saint John. […]

New Brunswickers Clash Over Fracking Moratorium at Sussex Public Meeting

November 5, 2026

If you live in New Brunswick, you know the fracking debate runs deep. The provincial government recently held a public meeting in Sussex to discuss lifting the 2012 moratorium on shale gas development. Roughly 130 people packed the Sussex Lions Club community hall to question officials on the environmental impacts and economic benefits of the […]

US Midterm Elections Bring Blue Tsunami Reactions to Saint John

November 5, 2026

When you walk through uptown Saint John on the final day of the cruise ship season, you hear a variety of opinions. The final ship brought roughly 3,600 people to the city for shopping and dining. Many of these visitors are from the United States and they bring mixed feelings about their recent midterm elections. […]

New Brunswick Introduces First in Canada Law to Protect Kids from Online Scams

November 4, 2026

If your kids spend time on TikTok, Snapchat or Roblox, a new provincial law keeps their wallets safe. The New Brunswick government introduced legislation to protect young consumers from unfair online business practices. This makes the province the first in Canada to take this specific step. Justice Minister Robert McKee tabled the proposed law, which […]

Sussex Hosts First Public Meeting on New Brunswick Hydraulic Fracturing Review

November 4, 2026

The New Brunswick government is taking its first steps to hear from the public about the future of hydraulic fracturing in the province. Officials held a public meeting in Sussex on Tuesday night to discuss the ongoing review of the provincial moratorium on the practice. According to CTV News Atlantic, 109 people registered to attend […]

How a Massive Tax Break is Fueling a Saint John Apartment Boom

November 4, 2026

If you look around Saint John, you will notice a massive surge in apartment construction. A pricey gamble by the New Brunswick government is paying off. By offering large financial incentives to developers, the province unleashed a record breaking wave of new housing starts. Over the summer, New Brunswick led the country in per capita […]

New Brunswick Gas Prices Drop Following Unexpected Interrupter Clause

November 4, 2026

Motorists in New Brunswick are waking up to cheaper fuel today. The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board stepped in early Wednesday morning to lower prices across the board. Relief at the Pumps The board used its interrupter clause to make these sudden changes. This mechanism allows regulators to adjust prices outside of the regular […]

Proposed Maritime Ban on Travel Nurses Aims to Keep Healthcare Dollars Local

November 3, 2026

The Prince Edward Island Nurses Union is pushing to ban travel nurses from moving between Maritime provinces. You will see this decision directly impact New Brunswick as many agency nurses travel from our province to work on the Island. Union president Kim Sears says the current reliance on private agency nurses is unsustainable. These temporary […]

New Brunswick Ski Hill Mont Farlagne Gets $5.45 Million Upgrade for Year Round Activities

November 3, 2026

Credit: Republik Nature New Brunswickers looking for year round outdoor adventures have a major upgrade to look forward to. Mont Farlagne in Edmundston is receiving a $5.45 million investment to transform the popular ski destination into a four season hub. The project features a new all season chairlift and significant renovations to the visitor lodge. […]

New Brunswick Campobello Island Faces the Brunt of the Trade War

November 3, 2026

For most Canadians, avoiding the United States during a trade dispute means skipping a cross border shopping trip. But for the 900 residents of Campobello Island, New Brunswick, it is not that simple. The island sits just off Lubec, Maine. It is cut off by road from the rest of Canada. The only bridge leads […]