Saint John Uncategorized News

New Brunswick Jobs on the Line as CUSMA Trade Deal Faces Collapse
August 12, 2026
Image source: Lars Hagberg for The Canadian Press A collapsed trade agreement will cost Canada 102,000 jobs. A new report from Oxford Economics prepared for the Canadian American Business Council outlines the severe economic fallout if the Canada US Mexico Agreement dies. New Brunswick stands right in the crosshairs. According to the original report covered […]

Rising Costs Push More New Brunswickers to Seek Food Assistance
July 16, 2026
Grocery bills and housing costs continue to climb across the province. A recent report highlights a harsh reality for many families. More New Brunswickers now rely on food assistance programs just to put meals on the table. The Local Impact in Saint John The rising cost of living forces residents to make difficult choices. When […]

Incoming Saint John Council Faces Growing Public Safety Concerns
May 27, 2026
If you walk through uptown Saint John today, you notice a shift in the atmosphere. Public safety is the top priority for the incoming city council. As new and returning members prepare to take their oaths on June 1, they face complex challenges on the city streets. According to a recent report from CTV News […]

Record Turnout: Nearly 35,000 Vote on Day 1 of N.B. Municipal Advance Polls
May 4, 2026
New Brunswickers are heading to the polls in strong numbers for the upcoming municipal election. Close to 35,000 residents cast their ballots on Saturday during the first day of advance voting. Photo by Element5 Digital Advance Voting Continues You have another chance to vote early today. Day two of advance voting runs on Monday, May […]

Why Parks Canada is Racing to Save a Rare New Brunswick Coastal Plant
May 4, 2026
Parks Canada is taking direct action to protect a rare coastal plant in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. If you buy official Parks Canada merchandise online this year, your purchase directly funds efforts to save the Gulf of St. Lawrence beach pinweed. This unique plant faces severe threats from climate change and harsh winter […]
