Kevin Bissett
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Kevin Bissett
Future of Atlantic Canada at stake without success in immigration: McKenna
A former ambassador and premier of New Brunswick issued a stark warning about the future of Atlantic Canada on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, saying the region could be in jeopardy if more isn't done to increase its population through immigration.
Premier Brian Gallant spells out his priorities as 2018 election looms
The premier of New Brunswick says his government will spend more on child care, education and health care in 2018 in the lead-up to a provincial election next fall.
Proposed N.S. spaceport a potential threat to migratory birds, researcher says
A researcher says Canada's first proposed spaceport in Canso, N.S., is a potential threat to migratory birds.
New Brunswick defends climate plan against McKenna's concerns
Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is suggesting New Brunswick’s approach to carbon pricing won’t meet Ottawa’s requirements, but Premier Brian Gallant is defending his plan.
Canada 150 proved to be a big draw for tourism operators coast to coast
Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017 but it was the tourism industry that got to collect the presents.
New Brunswick unveils plans for Crown-run marijuana stores, plus home delivery
New Brunswickers will buy their legal marijuana at a subsidiary of the province's liquor commission — and have sommelier-like staff to guide them.
New Brunswick opposition parties scramble amid election speculation
N.B.'s opposition parties spent the weekend scrambling to prepare for a possible early election call after Premier Brian Gallant's office announced he would meet with the lieutenant-governor on Monday
Struggling Saint John mourns lost pipeline: 'A huge economic blow'
At what would have been the eastern end of the Energy East Pipeline, rookie Mayor Don Darling is in mourning.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce critical of proposed tax reforms by Ottawa
Members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce say proposed tax changes for businesses by the federal government are casting business people in a negative light, and the finance minister should apologize
New Brunswick snags secure pot supply
New Brunswick creates Crown corporation to oversee marijuana sales and says it's the first province to announce it has lined up a secure supply in time for legalization.