Farmers brought their tractors to Fredericton on June 3 to demand an independent review of a decision that would eliminate provincial veterinary field services and close New Brunswick’s animal disease laboratory. Farmers, veterinarians, lab workers, the SPCA, a former premier, and more than 31,000 signatures...

David Coon has announced that he will step down as leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick after his successor is chosen at an upcoming leadership convention. He has served in the role since 2012. “It has been such an honour to serve New...

On Wednesday, the Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick, alongside hundreds of producers, veterinarians, industry partners, and supporters from across the province, gathered at the New Brunswick Legislature to call for the protection of publicly supported and accessible veterinary and laboratory services. The strong province-wide turnout...

With residential electricity bills quickly rising in New Brunswick, some advocates are calling for a relief program geared towards low- and moderate-income households, but one housing researcher warns that means-tested programs are likely to exclude some households that need support. Unlike universal programs, income-tested or...

New Brunswick Auditor-General Paul Martin. Photo: Auditor-General's report New Brunswick Auditor General Paul Martin issued a report today accusing NB Power of pushing ahead with its proposed gas/diesel generating plant near Centre Village without fully weighing the costs and risks to...

NB Power Vice President Brad Coady says he understands that many people in Tantramar are angry about the utility’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village. “I do sympathize with the anger and I commit that NB Power will continue our discussions...

The New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board has approved NB Power’s plans for a 500 MW gas/diesel plant near Centre Village that would be built and operated by the U.S. company PROENERGY for 25 years. In an oral decision, Board Chair Christopher Stewart endorsed NB...

According to new research, more than 46,000 Fredericton residents lack physical access to a grocery store within a walkable distance. The report titled, Could You Be Living in a Food Desert? A Case from Fredericton, NB, outlines the extent of food deserts in Fredericton. The...