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Holt government re-evaluating Minto jail project
The previous PC government began work on a new Central Regional Correctional Centre in the riding of former public safety minister Kris Austin over a year ago.
Too many N.B.ers are living in 'energy poverty,' says Saint John activist
A group that studies social issues and advocates on behalf of New Brunswickers with low incomes is disappointed in a recent decision about power rates.
Proposed $8M town hall project in rural N.B. community prompts comparison to Taj Mahal
A controversy has developed in the newly amalgamated community of Sunbury-York South over plans for a new municipal building.
Signs of hope and despair for N.B. salmon population
Atlantic salmon returns were at their lowest level ever this year, say researchers, who are nevertheless refusing to give up hope that the population can rebound.
Federal immigration cuts worry some N.B. newcomers, advocates
A man who helps newcomers settle in Moncton says he was shocked by the size of Canada's planned reduction in annual new permanent resident numbers.
Outgoing justice minister in contempt, says Court of Appeal
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal chastised the outgoing minister of justice Tuesday, saying Ted Flemming was in contempt of court in a case concerning courthouses on the Acadian Peninsula.
Incoming N.B. premier says tax break, rent cap will be first moves
Susan Holt says two of her first orders of business will be taking the 10 per cent provincial tax off of power bills and putting a cap on rent increases to help people who are struggling to make ends meet.
Priorities of young voters not being addressed, these New Brunswickers say
Some young New Brunswick voters say they hope whoever forms the next provincial government engages with them and puts their issues on the political agenda.
More residency opportunities could mean more doctors in N.B., Saint John med student says
A medical student in Saint John says offering training opportunities in more disciplines would help increase the number of doctors in the province.
Federal bureaucrats need to shift back to front-line services, N.B. researcher says
The federal public service is in need of significant reform, according to the latest book by Donald Savoie, a New Brunswick public administration and economic development researcher.