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Category Archives: New Brunswick politics
Allain denies contentious Bill would erode local democracy as municipal leaders call for change
As New Brunswick moves further away from democratic decision-making in health and education, the minister of local government is defending proposed legislation that could override the powers of municipal councils. “It’s important that people understand that we’re not eroding any … Continue reading
New NB book celebrates victory in historic CUPE strike
A new book outlines what happened when Premier Blaine Higgs pushed public sector workers too far, leading to a 16-day strike by 22,000 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees in the fall of 2021. “Our victory was not … Continue reading
MLA not surprised local French & English-speaking voters may be heading for divorce
MLA Megan Mitton says she’s not surprised at the proposal to split her riding of Memramcook-Tantramar along linguistic lines. In a preliminary report released today, the Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission proposes to create a predominantly French-speaking riding called Dieppe-Memramcook … Continue reading
Liberals pledge support for Sackville hospital as town council hears of progress in hiring more staff
Provincial Liberal leader Susan Holt says she supports decentralization of health care so that communities such as Sackville have more say in how local clinics and hospitals are run. “There’s far, far too many decisions that are being made in … Continue reading
NB Greens gearing up for next provincial election, Coon says
New Brunswick Green leader David Coon says his party has already begun planning for the 2024 provincial election. “One of the things we have to do a better job at communicating across the province is why we are distinct from … Continue reading
Higgs government lacks will to solve housing crisis, Greens say
Local Green MLA Megan Mitton says she’s afraid the housing crisis in Sackville and across New Brunswick is only going to get worse because the Higgs government lacks the will to fix it. “We see what’s happened on King Street … Continue reading
Rally-goers tell Higgs: ‘Stop messing with our hospital’
About 250 people attended a noon-time rally today to protest against cuts to services at Sackville Memorial Hospital. “We love our hospital and we love our community,” former Hospital Foundation Chair Elaine Smith told the rally. She had what she … Continue reading
Town councillors give Horizon CEO an earful re cuts to Sackville Memorial Hospital
Sackville town councillors expressed anger, frustration and disbelief last night as they spoke publicly online with senior managers of the Horizon Health Network. “What we are seeing is the death of our community, the death of our university and it … Continue reading
Sackville to merge with Dorchester & LSDs in sweeping municipal reform plan
The New Brunswick government has announced municipal reform plans that would drastically reduce the number of local government entities in the province from 340 to 90, with a new total of 78 municipalities and 12 rural districts. Under the plan, … Continue reading
Labour leaders support CUPE strikers in Sackville; province imposes emergency order to end health-care strike
Three visiting labour leaders joined the CUPE picket line today in Sackville to show support for the 22,000 public sector workers across New Brunswick who went on strike last Friday. Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Union … Continue reading
Posted in New Brunswick government, New Brunswick politics, Town of Sackville
Tagged CUPE strike, emergency order
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Sackville rally and walk to support front-line workers
About three dozen people, many waving yellow solidarity fists, gathered at Sackville Memorial Hospital Saturday before walking down Main Street to the Farmers Market. They were taking part in one of several rallies and walks in New Brunswick to support … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Health care, New Brunswick politics
Tagged Sackville Memorial Hospital
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