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As New Brunswick Reconsiders Fracking, Here is What the Latest Science Says

If you live in New Brunswick, you know the fracking debate is a familiar one. The provincial government is reviewing its moratorium on natural gas development. As officials weigh their options, oppone…
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Kathleen Landry−
BAN FRACKING IN NEW BRUNSWICK

J.D. Irving Threatens Saint John Mill Closure Over N.B. Power Rate Changes

If you live in Saint John, a recent decision by N.B. Power impacts a major local employer. The New Brunswick government is standing behind N.B. Power as the utility sells its surplus electricity to ou…
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Bryan Jones−
Do it, the air pollution in West Side is disgusting.

New Brunswick Fracking Survey Faces Backlash Over Bias Claims

If you live in New Brunswick, you know the fracking debate is heating up again. Now, environmental advocates say the provincial government’s recent public opinion survey on the fracking moratori…
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Kathleen Landry−
Way to go mislead the public using words, other than FRACKING – when you know that WE DON’T WANT FRACKING IN NEW BRUNSWICK 😡

Saint John Court Office Restricts Public Access Amid Staffing Shortages

Staffing shortages at the Saint John Court of Kings Bench have forced the client services counter to close to the public. If you need to file paperwork or speak with court staff, you will face new hur…
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Kathleen Landry−
Remove bilingualism as a prerequisite and you’ll have the staff you need

Fracking in New Brunswick: Economic Pressures Push Premier Holt to Review Moratorium

If you live in New Brunswick, you likely remember the intense protests over shale gas a decade ago. Now, those debates are returning to the forefront. A couple hundred protesters recently gathered out…
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Kathleen Landry−
NO FRACKING IN NEW BRUNSWICK

Staff Shortages Force Saint John Courthouse to Close Client Services Counter

Courthouse Shuts Down Client Services If you need to file documents or get help at the Saint John courthouse, you need to change your plans. The Court of King’s Bench closed its client services …
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Kathleen Landry−
Probably due to having to have English/French as a prerequisite for any government position is making employment harder for the people of Saint John. You cannot apply for any government position unless you are fluent in both. While we do have French speaking people in Saint John, we have more people who only speak English fluently – this has been a factor for many of us who have tried to apply for these positions

New Affordable Housing for Seniors Coming to Roxbury Drive in Saint John

A new housing development is taking shape on Roxbury Drive, bringing much-needed affordable homes to Saint John. Image source: City of Saint John According to the City of Saint John, the 40-unit proje…
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Kathleen Landry−
Why only 18? Shouldn’t all 40 be dedicated to Seniors? Affordable housing is very much needed for Seniors who live on fixed pension income and find housing options limited

Why NB Liberals Are Calling It the Higgs Allain Government

If you follow New Brunswick politics, you notice a new phrase coming from Premier Susan Holt and her Liberal team. They now call the Progressive Conservative opposition the Higgs Allain government. Th…
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Michael Griffin−
At least with Higgs we had some semblance of a balanced budget. With Holt, like Carney, she will leave us and our children drowning in debt. Hopefully another 1 term premier.
Frank Loomer−
Another fracturing of the NB Conservatives?

New Brunswick Launches AI Tool to Answer Your Medical Questions Anytime

New Brunswickers using a virtual health care app now have access to a conversational AI feature for cardiac, surgical, and maternity care. If you ever wonder if a symptom is normal or when you can rem…
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Kathleen Landry−
I need a human being to assist in human ailments – this is ridiculous
Richard−
Yes I can see this info being helpful to some, however, I consider it a ploy to increase dependence on AI by the government to bring in Data Centers to the province at the tax payers expense

The Geological Truth About Shale Gas in New Brunswick

A lot has changed in New Brunswick since the provincial government imposed a moratorium on shale gas exploration 12 years ago. But the ground beneath your feet remains exactly the same. We know shale …
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Frank Loomer−
What’s the potential economic value of this gas?