Kevin Bissett
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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New Brunswick premier vows to balance budgets and lessen federal reliance
New Brunswick's Tory premier is vowing to balance the current books and next year's budget, without raising taxes, in an effort to get the province's finances under control and lessen reliance on federal transfers.
Trudeau warns fear-mongering over immigration will be part of election campaign
Justin Trudeau is warning voters to be wary of fear-mongering about immigration, suggesting the issue will be a hot-button issue during the federal election campaign this fall.
Trudeau drops into southern New Brunswick to boost MP in battleground riding
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew across the country to briefly boost a New Brunswick MP at a rally on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, evening in a battleground riding where the Liberals managed a narrow 2015 victory in a traditionally Tory area.
No new federal money for Francophonie Games, Trudeau says in New Brunswick
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised no new money for the troubled 2021 Francophonie Games on Thursday, January 24, 2019, as he spent a second day in New Brunswick.
Winter storm brings snow, rain, wind and cold to Eastern, Central Canada
A powerful winter storm that brought heavy rain and snow to much of Eastern and Central Canada has closed schools, flooded streets, knocked out power and is forcing school buses to stay off the roads in Toronto today as temperatures plummet.
New N.B. premier hopes to bring Energy East pipeline back from the dead
New Brunswick's new premier is trying to revive the Energy East pipeline — even though the original proponent says the project is dead.
N.B. Tories promise fewer taxes, balanced budget in new throne speech
New Brunswick's new minority Tory government has delivered a throne speech that looks for common ground with the Opposition parties, while avoiding controversy.
Higgs sworn-in as New Brunswick premier, names francophone as deputy premier
New Brunswick's new Tory government has taken power, with a 17-member cabinet that includes four women and the party's lone francophone MLA as deputy premier.
Incoming New Brunswick premier says he will treat taxpayers like customers
Blaine Higgs, who will take the oath of office on Friday, November 9, 2018, to become the 34th premier of New Brunswick, says his government will act more like a service organization — and treat taxpayers like customers.
Time may be running out for Brian Gallant's Liberal government in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant's chances of holding onto power are looking increasingly bleak, after every opposition member officially declared on Thursday, October 18, 2018, they don't want to be Speaker.