$96M Fredericton Middle School Coming to NB Exhibition Grounds

November 6, 2026

The New Brunswick government is building a new middle school in Fredericton. The project costs $96.78 million and sits on a portion of the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition Ground. Source: Government of New Brunswick via CTV News Fredericton city council voted to expropriate the land for the school and future housing earlier this year. According […]

75 Percent of Parks Canada Jobs at Risk in New Brunswick

November 6, 2026

Parks Canada notified 75 percent of its New Brunswick workforce that their jobs are at risk. The federal agency sent letters to 167 of its 221 provincial employees outlining a massive workplace adjustment. This move threatens the livelihoods of workers at Fundy National Park and Kouchibouguac National Park, leaving nearby rural communities bracing for economic […]

New Brunswick Border Town Finds Hope in US Midterm Election Results

November 6, 2026

When you live just minutes from the United States border, American politics directly impact your daily life. Residents in the New Brunswick town of St. Stephen are expressing relief following the recent US midterm elections. Voters delivered a clear message by giving Democrats control of Congress and pushing back against President Donald Trump and his […]

Wolastoqey Chiefs Oppose Lifting New Brunswick Fracking Ban Over Lack of Consultation

November 6, 2026

If you follow local politics, you know the debate over shale gas development is heating up again. Chiefs representing Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick oppose lifting the 12 year moratorium on shale gas development. They want better consultation from the provincial government. According to a recent report from CBC News, the Wolastoqey Nation believes the […]

Don’t Blame Inclusive Education for Low Test Scores, NB Advocate Warns

November 6, 2026

New Brunswick child and youth advocate Kelly Lamrock wants the provincial government to stop blaming inclusive education for poor academic scores. In a new report released Monday, Lamrock urges the province to delay its review of the inclusion policy. He says the real issues are delayed early intervention, student exclusion, and unequal access to early […]

New Brunswick Connects Nearly 6,800 More Patients to Primary Care

November 6, 2026

The New Brunswick government connected 6,768 more people to primary care providers last month. This update brings the total number of residents with a family doctor or nurse practitioner to 626,122. Image source: Avery MacRae and CTV Atlantic For residents in Saint John and across the province, this means better access to essential medical services. […]

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 […]