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Category Archives: New Brunswick politics
‘Bye, bye Higgs’: Megan Mitton wins decisive victory in Tantramar
A tearful Megan Mitton began her victory speech Monday night by thanking campaign workers after her decisive election win in Tantramar. “I don’t even think I can start without crying,” she said as supporters laughed and then, she laughed too. … Continue reading
Politics profs say NB election outcome hard to predict
Six New Brunswick politics professors say it’s hard to predict which of the two major parties will win the provincial election on October 21st because there are so many unusual circumstances at play. “This is an election and a time … Continue reading
What should NB politicians do about rising property taxes?
With tens of thousands of New Brunswickers facing another wave of property tax increases in the coming year because of rising assessments, representatives of the three main political parties discussed the need for municipal financial reform in Fredericton last night … Continue reading
MLA Mitton calls for quick repairs to Wheaton Covered Bridge
Green MLA Megan Mitton has appealed to the provincial minister of transportation and infrastructure (DTI) for his help in getting the Wheaton Covered Bridge repaired and re-opened. In her August 6th letter addressed to Richard Ames, Mitton writes the bridge … Continue reading
Green MLA Megan Mitton condemns Red-Blue ‘mindset’ about ‘patronage & corruption’
Green MLA Megan Mitton says it’s not true that a Liberal majority government is the only way to defeat the Progressive Conservatives led by Premier Blaine Higgs. “We need a lot of things to change,” Mitton told reporters today after … Continue reading
Tantramar Liberal candidate John Higham says majority Liberal gov’t key to ousting Blaine Higgs
“A change is needed in how politics are run in New Brunswick,” John Higham told about 50 people who had gathered Monday night at the Veterans Memorial Civic Centre in Sackville. “Higgs and his team, and their disregard for broader … Continue reading
NB Green leader calls for more local decision-making & greater investment in final report on his health-care tour
New Brunswick Green Party leader David Coon has renewed his call for major investments in health care combined with more local say in decision-making. “Granting greater autonomy to local managers and engaging local citizens on community health boards would ensure … Continue reading
Posted in Health care, New Brunswick politics, Nursing homes
Tagged Green Party of New Brunswick
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Greens set to challenge Higgs on health care in this year’s election
New Brunswick’s Green Party leader will be campaigning on the need for big changes to the health care system in this year’s provincial election. “Certainly health care is going to be the issue in the election, there’s no question about it,” … Continue reading
Posted in Health care, Home care, New Brunswick election 2024, New Brunswick politics
Tagged Medavie, NB Health Link
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Tantramar council refusing to call for ceasefire in Gaza
About 40 people gathered for a candlelight vigil tonight at Sackville’s town hall to renew their call for Tantramar council to join other municipal councils, such as the one in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. … Continue reading
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
Losing CBC coverage would be disastrous for New Brunswick
Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilièvre’s threat to cancel CBC’s annual Parliamentary grant would, if implemented, be a disaster for smaller, rural provinces like New Brunswick where local news coverage is already on its way to the morgue. Federal Heritage Minister … Continue reading →