Politics
Environment, energy and economy debated in unpredictable Saint John East byelection
East Saint John Simonds Parish in 2011. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. Saint John – Candidates and...
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Energy East is not a done deal
Back in 2010, a chorus of government officials and industry voices assured the world that the Keystone XL pipeline was...
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Timer ticking on days of inaction to abortion access as Gallant government takes power in NB
Fredericton – Reproductive justice activists have turned on a timer to put pressure on the new Premier of New Brunswick,...
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Pro-gas fracking government turfed in NB election
A "Rally for Our Forest" and in opposition to the newly released Alward government forest plan...
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Social Impact Bonds: poverty reduction strategy or privatization scheme?
Fredericton - The NDP and anti-poverty groups clashed in September over how to reduce poverty in the lead up to...
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The danger of electronic voting machines
Nearly all agree: A “fiasco” it was, “confusion” reigned and “technical glitches” explain the strangeness of election night results from...
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Green Party leader takes Fredericton riding, NDP leader resigns
Brian Gallant's Liberals have formed a majority government in New Brunswick, taking 27 of the 49 seats in the New Brunswick Legislature....
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Successes and shortfalls: Occupy movement in retrospect
Dozens of people attended an Occupy event in Edmundston on Nov. 3, 2011. Photo by Tracy...
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NDP and Greens show up at election forum in Kent North; Liberals, Conservatives and Alliance dodge voters
St. Louis-de-Kent – Residents in the riding of Kent North feel that three of the five candidates running for election...
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Optimistic about support in Kent North, Greens select organic farmer, justice activist
St. Louis de Kent – About 50 Green Party supporters gathered in the St. Louis Aqua Centre Thursday, July 7,...
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