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 […]

Irving Paper Warns of Closure Over NB Power Surplus Sales

November 2, 2026

If you live in New Brunswick, your electricity rates are part of a growing dispute between the province’s public utility and its largest forestry company. J.D. Irving Ltd. accuses NB Power of giving preferential treatment to outside industrial customers, a move the company says threatens the future of Irving Paper. Image source: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eli […]

New Book Preserves the Stories Behind Tantramar Veteran Banners

November 2, 2026

A visit to a Saint John veterans facility sparked a project that now fills the pages of a new 348 page book. Garth Zwicker spent 12 years gathering stories for They Live On in Memory: The Tantramar Veterans Banner Project. The Tantramar Heritage Trust launches the collection this Sunday at the Sackville Legion. Garth Zwicker […]

How Cyberbullying is Driving Women Out of New Brunswick Politics

November 2, 2026

If you follow local elections, you know that putting your name on a ballot takes courage. But personal attacks are driving women out of politics and stopping others from ever running. An international expert on cyberbullying recently visited Fredericton to highlight this growing crisis. According to a recent report by CBC News, the online abuse […]

Northern New Brunswick Struggles with Nurse Shortages as Horizon Hires Hundreds in Saint John

November 2, 2026

If you live in Saint John, you see the benefits of a recent surge in hiring in local healthcare. But look to the northern part of the province, and the picture changes completely. Recent data from the Vitalité Health Network reveals severe nursing shortages persist in northern New Brunswick. Vitalité recently needed nurse practitioners to […]

New Brunswick Proposes Tougher Rules to Protect Foreign Workers from Exploitation

October 30, 2026

New Brunswick is stepping up to protect foreign workers from exploitation. The provincial government introduced proposed legislation to ban recruitment fees and require mandatory licensing for recruiters. These changes aim to align the province with protections already in place across other Canadian jurisdictions. According to a report from Your Saint John, the proposed amendments to […]

Dieppe Singer Josiane Comeau Named Finalist for Canada’s First Eurovision Entry

October 30, 2026

A singer and songwriter from Dieppe is one step closer to the world stage. Josiane Comeau, who performs simply as Josiane, is one of five finalists competing to become Canada’s first entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest. As reported by CBC News, a jury of music industry professionals selected the finalists from 325 applications. Canadian […]

McCain and Cavendish Face US Potato Price Fixing Lawsuit

October 30, 2026

A major class action lawsuit targeting two New Brunswick potato giants is moving forward in the United States. A U.S. judge recently ruled that antitrust claims against McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms, along with two American companies, have enough merit to proceed. If you buy frozen french fries or hash browns, this case directly involves […]