New Brunswick workers benefit is a stingy pre-election gimmick

New Brunswick

New Brunswick workers benefit is a stingy pre-election gimmick

June 13, 2024

The New Brunswick government seems proud of its $300 New Brunswick Workers Benefit handout idea, but in practice, ordinary people must...

Illustration titled "Order in the Court" by Incé Husain shows a judge's gavel striking down on a torn statement from Western University Admin, dated May 29, declaring, "There are roles universities should not play!"

Palestine

Western University administration response to student encampments inconsistent with international law

by Incé Husain

June 11, 2024

Note: The content of this article was proofread by a legal scholar to ensure its accuracy with reference to international law....

Peskotomuhkati Chief Hugh Akagi is wearing a leather vest with a name tag that reads "Chief Akagi," and stands in front of a backdrop featuring Canadian flags.

New Brunswick

Chief Akagi requests public hearing to review any new governance arrangement for the Point Lepreau nuclear reactor on Peskotomuhkati homeland

by Abby Bartlett

June 10, 2024

On May 15, New Brunswick’s Energy Development Minister Mike Holland tabled the first reading of a bill to change the Electricity...

Articles en français

Exhortons les députés à suivre le leadership des députés fédéraux en adoptant à l’unanimité une loi anti-briseurs de grève

by Daniel Légère

June 4, 2024

La Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Nouveau‑Brunswick (FTTNB) félicite le Parti vert du Nouveau-Brunswick d’avoir présenté une loi anti-briseurs de...

In this battle with CUPE, it’s Higgs’ government that has the credibility problem

Labour

Calling on MLAs to follow federal MPs, unanimously adopt anti-scab legislation

by Daniel Légère

June 3, 2024

New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) congratulates the NB Green Party for bringing forward anti-scab legislation, Bill 48, in the Legislative...

Energy

Canada’s plutonium mishap in India was 50 years ago this week – is history repeating itself now?

by Susan O'Donnell and Gordon Edwards

May 16, 2024

In the public imagination, nuclear power for electricity and nuclear weapons are entirely separate issues. Because Canada is not a nuclear...

A crowd stands holding protest signs and a banner with "NB Common Front for Social Justice" written on it.

Poverty

Common Front anticipates more investments in the next provincial budget for people living in poverty

by New Brunswick Common Front for Social Justice

March 18, 2024

Moncton – The New Brunswick Common Front for Social Justice (FrontNB) is expecting more investments in social assistance and affordable housing,...

Housing

Advocates concerned international student cap causing harm, confusion

by NB Coalition for Tenants Rights and the Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Centre

February 27, 2024

The announcement on Feb. 21, 2024 that New Brunswick will receive 5,600 spots for international students is spreading more confusion than...

New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance backs federal carbon pricing at Alberta’s top court

Climate change

Premier’s pursuit of shale gas is perverse

by Jim Emberger

February 2, 2024

Premier Blaine Higgs’ continuing desire to exploit shale gas and LNG can only be described as “perverse,” which the dictionary defines...

New Brunswick

Independent Jewish Voices NB condemns vandalism, calls for safety through solidarity

by Independent Jewish Voices Canada - New Brunswick Chapter

February 1, 2024

The members and supporters of the New Brunswick chapter of Independent Jewish Voices Canada are deeply concerned and saddened by the...

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