18+ hour, 19+ min ago   (978+ words) Opponents are skeptical of claims the project will create hundreds of jobs and be safe for the environment Groups opposed to a big new mine in central New Brunswick are demanding that the provincial government scrutinize the project’s latest plans,…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (220+ words) By limiting cellphone use, screen time, and social media in schools, New Brunswick is acknowledging that young people need protection from products and platforms that can negatively affect their well-being. It begs an important question: if we are willing to…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1083+ words) As U.S. escalates trade war with new bans, it also rolls back some previous tariffs amid dependence on Canada The Trump administration has escalated its trade war with Canada, now proposing to completely block the import of some Canadian goods, with…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (897+ words) MP and secretary of state Wayne Long explains why seafood was on the list and then abruptly wasn’t Slapping tariffs on American lobster and seafood was actively being discussed in high-level talks as the federal government contemplated how to retaliate…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1222+ words) Premier Susan Holt appears to be kicking the tires on the idea as her government contemplates next moves in the trade war Premier Susan Holt appears to be kicking the tires on the idea of blocking Americans from participating in…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (883+ words) But a deeper look at the numbers shows it’s not a net number of jobs eliminated, and it’s unclear if contract work has increased at the same time The Holt government says it has already cut 204 civil service jobs, saving…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (630+ words) In New Brunswick, it will stop the maximum price of regular unleaded gas from eclipsing the two-dollar-a-litre mark, for now The federal government is extending its gas tax holiday until the end of January. The previously announced pause on the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (403+ words) If a tit-for-tat tariff battle goes ahead, interest rate cuts might be needed to support the economy, but if hostilities cool an improving economy may result in a hike The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (626+ words) SAINT JOHN – Three neighbouring municipalities have very different ideas about whether taxing vacant land would help spur development – ranging from Saint John welcoming the idea to Rothesay saying it would be punitive. But the mayors of Saint John, Quispamsis and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (824+ words) 0827 tj peters biz col - International trade will continue to be essential to New Brunswick's prosperity, and governments must continue working toward a stable and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States. At the same time, Canada must diversify its markets,…...