Rural and suburban voices to be heard in the local governance reform debate
Responding to the call for feedback related to local governance reform, the New Brunswick Local Service District Association has just ...
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A missed opportunity for true collaboration in local governance reform
The Higgs government has stated its intention of "modernizing the local governance system" in New Brunswick, but its reform proposals have ...
Share your rural stories and win a prize
New Brunswick is one of Canada's most rural provinces, with well over half of residents living in a rural setting. ...
Folk schools – Nimble solutions for grassroots education
Tumultuous times require new ways of thinking about daily life. The COVID-19 pandemic, reinforced for New Brunswickers just how fragile ...
Confirmed – New Brunswick’s local governance system is not inclusive
Did you receive a Notice of Public Meeting for Local Service District elections? If not, you may be in the ...
Rural communities raise concerns about New Brunswick’s local government green paper
On the morning of April 6, the Province of New Brunswick released a green paper called, "Working Together for Vibrant ...
Rural governance needs local coordination and action now
The effort toward local governance reform has had a long, and mostly unsatisfying, history in the province. Ongoing provincial efforts ...
Axed bus routes blamed on Higgs’ refusal to accept public transportation funds
Maritime Bus plans to cut routes in New Brunswick due to the province's refusal to grant subsidies to the struggling ...
Accessible, multi-generational and intentional: Alternative housing models on the horizon in New Brunswick (part 2 of 2)
There are many challenges faced by seniors wishing to age in place, but there are also many solutions. Some of ...
Seniors open the door for conversations on accessible rural housing in New Brunswick (part 1 of 2)
This past summer I had the pleasure of connecting with the newly-formed Upper Nashwaak Valley Seniors Housing Association to discuss ...
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