• Health care, affordability and the economy are the priorities in N.B. throne speech

  Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
  Date: 2026-10-20 16:31:56.0
  Tags: [New Brunswick, Healthcare, Affordability, Economy, Housing, Governance]

  The New Brunswick government's throne speech, read by Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault in Fredericton, outlines priorities centered on health care, affordability, and economic growth for the coming year. Premier Susan Holt's government announced that the opening of 30 new collaborative care clinics is ahead of schedule for completion by the end of 2027, alongside plans to name a mental health advocate and launch a health and long-term care workforce strategy. Additionally, the province is creating a trade diversification plan to target high-potential export markets outside the United States and is committing increased funding toward new housing infrastructure.

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• New Brunswick utility is proposing rate hikes over next three years

  Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
  Date: 2026-10-07 18:31:29.0
  Tags: [New Brunswick, Energy, Affordability, Infrastructure]

  New Brunswick's public utility, NB Power, is proposing an average electricity rate hike of 5.5 per cent for each of the next three years, which would result in an increase of $13.25 a month for a home using 1,350 kilowatt hours. The multi-year rate application submitted to the province's power regulator is intended to help households and businesses plan ahead while addressing the utility's aging system infrastructure and $6-billion debt. If approved following a review by the New Brunswick power regulator, the new rates could come into force starting next April.

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• New Brunswick launches subsidized school lunch program amid rollout delays

  Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-10 22:08:08.0
  Tags: [New Brunswick, Education, Social Services, Affordability]

  The Government of New Brunswick has launched a provincewide subsidized school lunch program backed by $26 million in funding for the current school year. Meals are priced at $4 for students up to Grade 8 and $5 for high school students, with the province subsidizing the remaining costs and offering full subsidies for eligible families. Although the program is operating in approximately 80 per cent of schools, 56 school cafeterias are experiencing rollout delays due to workforce shortages of gas fitters, electricians, and plumbers needed to install equipment such as fridges and stoves. Premier Susan Holt stated that the remaining schools are expected to achieve full service within a couple of weeks, with contingency meals being provided in the interim.

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