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Renters in New Brunswick will soon have access to more legal support. The federal government has launched a new program designed to help tenants deal with housing problems earlier and with better information. The Department of Justice Canada announced $688,363 over four years to support the Tenant Information Program. ...

New Brunswick's latest fuel update brought another round of increases. The Energy and Utilities Board made its price adjustments overnight. The maximum cost of regular self‑serve fuel rose by two cents a litre to $1.38. Diesel saw the biggest move, climbing nine cents a litre to a new maximum of $1.85. Furnace oil is...

In her annual state of the province address, Premier Susan Holt admitted 2025 was a year of uncertainty with threats of tariffs. She went on to highlight to the crowd in Fredericton her government's achievements while not shying away from some areas for improvement. "We know that health care and the economy are to...

Fuel prices are expected to rise in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Regular self‑serve gasoline is forecast to increase by more than one cent per litre, while diesel is expected to jump by more than eight cents per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range from $1.36 per litre for regula...

Ottawa is looking to build more homes in Atlantic Canada. About $13 million will go to 28 projects aimed at modernizing home building. The government says it will help builders, suppliers and trades with modular and prefabricated builds. Justice and ACOA minister Sean Fraser made the announcement in Fredericton, where ...

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has released the nominees for the 38th East Coast Music Awards. Goldie Boutilier leads all artists with seven nominations. Daniel James McFadyen has six, while Cassie, Maggie and Mallory Johnson each received five. The ECMA noted that this year's nominees represent a wide range o...

Protecting your data is key to avoid becoming a cyberattack victim. It's Data Privacy Week, and the Better Business Bureau in Atlantic Canada is offering tips to stay safe online. They say you should always check your privacy settings, as each device, app or browser shares information differently. Using two-factor auth...

Indigenous ownership in Atlantic Canada's energy system is expanding. A new federal loan will help First Nations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick buy into a major transmission project. The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing $54 million in equity loans to support Indigenous ownership in the Wasoqonatl interti...

New Brunswick's Premier agrees with statements made by Prime Minister Mark Carney, "almost nothing is normal" right now with the United States. "We don't recognize our longtime friends and trading partners. For us, our family members, we have families that are on both sides of the border that run from Ne...

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and President and CEO of Port Saint John Craig Bell Estabrooks met in Ottawa today to announce the increase of Ontario goods being exported through Port Saint John in the last year. In 2025, Port Saint John saw a 153 percent increase in goods from Ontario hea...