by Tara ClowThe highest deficit in over 20 years was unveiled on Friday morning during a second-quarter fiscal update for 2025-2026. The Holt government is projecting a deficit of $834.7 million, compared to the budgeted deficit of $549.0 million. Finance Minister Rene Legacy says it could potentially grow...
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by Bryan TaitThe Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce handed out its Outstanding Business Awards Thursday night. Now in their 43rd year, the OBAs are one of the longest-standing and most recognized business excellence awards in Atlantic Canada. The 2025 Emerging Enterprise Award winner is JLM Patisserie....
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Police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have charged a doctor with additional offences related to an ongoing investigation of sexual assaults at hospitals. In August, RCMP charged the former employee of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre with sexual assault. Investigators learned the assault...
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by Bryan TaitRegional collaboration was the topic of discussion as Atlantic Canada’s economic development ministers met Thursday. The meeting was an opportunity for the group to affirm their commitment to collaboration between the four provinces and to identify joint priorities to strengthen Atlantic...
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by Bryan TaitThe Algonquin Resort in Saint Andrews is getting a makeover. InnVest Hotels, the company that owns the historic resort, announced Thursday the beginning of a multimillion-dollar revitalization project. “This revitalization is not just about refreshing a historic property,” InnVest president and...
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by Tara ClowIt’s going to cost you more for fuel this week. The amount will depend on what type you’re using. Furnace oil is up four cents a litre to a maximum of around $1.80 Diesel increased 8.7 cents to a max of around $1.91. The cost for regular self-serve rose just 0.2 cents a litre to a maximum of...
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by Bryan TaitStriking part-time faculty at Mount Saint Vincent University may be back to work on Monday. A statement released by the university Friday morning said a tentative agreement was reached between MSVU and CUPE Local 3912 the previous night. The statement, signed by MSVU vice-president...
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by Evan TaylorPart-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University have reached a tentative agreement after a three-week strike. CUPE Local 3912, which represents about 150 instructors, says the deal includes wage adjustments, higher vacation pay, and changes to reappointment rules. Members began voting today, and if...
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by Alex AllanAnother increase at the pumps Thursday night is expected for New Brunswickers, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to rise by about one cent per litre. Diesel is forecast to climb more sharply, with an increase of more than five cents per litre. Maximum...
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by Alex AllanThe Sisson mine north of Fredericton has been added to Canada’s list of nation‑building projects. The designation signals federal recognition of New Brunswick’s role in supplying critical minerals for the economy, defence and clean energy. Premier Susan Holt said the mine is ready to be...
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