NEW: Green party Leader David Coon is calling for a public inquiry into security at N.B. long-term care homes in light of alleged sex abuse at a Saint John home. Liberals say they're reviewing policies and procedures. tj.news/new-brunswic...
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New Brunswick eyed as location for torpedo manufacturing plant
South Korean company attempting to win contract to build Canada’s submarines says New Brunswick on shortlist
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Le grand tracas à Fred. pour un déficit d'1,3 G$. ÉNB laisse geler les familles pour 1 100 $ de dette mais courtise l'IA qui gouloupe le courant. 33 écoles de campagne ne ferment pas — juste « tassées un brin ». Des réponses ? Fouillez les commentaires de mèmes IG.
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Chaos reigns in Fredericton over a $1.3B deficit. NB Power freezes families for $1k debts while courting energy-guzzling AI. 33 rural schools aren't closing - just "nudged". Answers? Check Premier's IG meme comments.
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Here is a video version of this week's New Brunswick Policast - generated using new cinematic video overviews released earlier this week from Google's NotebookLM!
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Our podcast episode on New Brunswick’s $1.3 billion problem: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Déficit d'1,3G$, tempête sur les campus et écoles rurales coupées. Réanimations en ambulance, chirurgies privées « à vos risques », pauvreté infantile 22%, Lepreau facturé par Énergie NB jusqu'en 34. Au moins, on maraude les médecins du QC !
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This week: $1.3B deficit sparks a wildfire of campus changes & rural school cuts. ERs reviving folks in ambulances, "buyer beware" private surgeries, 22% child poverty, NB Power Lepreau outage bills till '34. But hey - at least we're poaching QC docs!
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N.B.'s population decline a 'demographic time bomb' for some areas: expert
New analysis by the Parliamentary Budget Officer shows Canada’s population won’t grow in 2026, which is even worse news for New Brunswick
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Let’s crowdfund something. I’ll take 5 lbs of data to get us started.
So, when Hell is a frozen wasteland full of flying pigs… got it! 😅
They say the same about Rothesay and Quispamsis, and it too will never happen.
STU president Dr. Nauman Farooqi issues a statement saying he received personal assurances from Premier Holt that there is no plan to close or merge the university.
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Massive change proposed in how New Brunswick gas prices are calculated
It could cost consumers more, New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board hearings told on Tuesday
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Municipal politicians are such lightning rods these days. She would do great though if she’s ready to be back in the fishbowl. We need good people in those jobs.
Carney’s favourability continues to climb - up to 63% - according to Angus Reid.
Poilievre’s unfavourables at all-time high of around 60%.
Liberal national voter intent at 12m high of 45%; in Atlantic Canada, it’s 62%. CPC at lowest - 32% nationally.
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NEW: N.B. hospitals are taking over long-term care assessments from the Department of Social Development. This is despite a pilot project showing that the use of hospital staff for this work didn't significantly reduce assessment times or patient length of stay. tj.news/new-brunswic...
I think Amanda has been watching too much #HeatedRivalry...
My non-sporty wife said watching hockey is like watching a "boy aquarium," and now I can't unsee it.
What a game!! Great job Canada!! 🇨🇦
Cette semaine : Climat tendu! Déficit de 1,33 G$ menaçant une école rurale. Hôpitaux débordés forçant les aînés en foyer de soins. Baisse de population et forte inflation au N.-B. Respirez, ça ira. On décortique tout dans l'épisode.
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This week: Stressful vibes. A record $1.33B deficit forces tough calls, like maybe closing rural schools. Overwhelmed hospitals push seniors into nursing homes. Plus, shrinking population & high inflation. Take a breath, we'll break it down.
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When you willfully propogate hate there will be accountability and a cost.
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I hear this point of view from a lot of frustrated people. I believe that the truth is endlessly complicated and anyone who says differently is lying. It takes thousands of people to run a provincial govt. The top two parties get all the grief because they are the only ones who’ve ever done it.
HELL yeah. Nice job boys.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!
I’ve got a winter jacket with a wonky zipper on right now that I got for $12 at an Old Navy Boxing Day sale 15+ years ago. Still lots of life left in it!
