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Civil liberties group ends N.B. lawsuit over gender identity policy
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is ending its lawsuit against the New Brunswick government over its policy on 2SLGBTQ+ students choosing their own names and pronouns at school.
Refugee claimants 'political pawns' in N.B.-federal fight, advocates say
Refugee advocates say that people fleeing desperate situations in their home countries are being turned into pawns in an immigration fight between the federal government and New Brunswick.
Miramichi bypass wouldn't be finished before 2028, report confirms
A new bypass road in Miramichi would not be finished in time to avoid traffic congestion caused by the Centennial Bridge closure, according to an engineering report obtained by CBC News.
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A revival of Energy East? Here's why that's unlikely
In the world of oil pipelines, there’s political rhetoric and then there’s the reality of dollars and cents.
Language commissioner disappointed with Holt on nursing homes
New Brunswick's official languages commissioner says she's disappointed that Premier Susan Holt isn't moving faster to implement recommendations from a three-year-old report on bilingualism.
Growth in tax base slows, but more properties see assessment spikes
Recent dramatic growth in New Brunswick’s property assessment base is slowing down for the second year in a row provincewide — but the four largest cities are still seeing major increases in values.
Excise tax, store markups crushing cannabis industry, producer says
Jonathan Wilson, CEO of Crystal Cure, one of many cannabis operations that sprang up in the wake of legalization of the drug, says government lost an opportunity to help struggling companies become profitable.
Relief — and speculation — after Irving Oil opts against sale
There's relief in Saint John and across New Brunswick that the province's biggest exporter is staying put. There's also no clear answer why Irving Oil made the decision not to sell.
Miramichi braces for bridge shutdown, again, with no bypass in the works
It’s January, and that means residents of Miramichi are experiencing a now-annual round of anxious speculation: will the Centennial Bridge close completely this year?
N.B. Liberals relieved by Trudeau's departure announcement
Premier Susan Holt, who has kept her political distance from the federal Liberal prime minister, said Trudeau’s departure is a chance for the country to move on.