In a social media post on Tuesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump announced there’s a deal with Canada, ‘subject to the finalization of documents’ ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/50-per-cent-u-s-tariffs-paused-how-it-impacts-new-brunswick
It comes after New Brunswick royalty revenues plummeted by $45 million last fiscal year, reaching an historic low ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/holt-government-to-lose-at-least-another-2-1-million-in-royalty-revenues
A large majority of New Brunswickers back American booze restrictions, and just five per cent now have a positive impression of the U.S. president ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/new-brunswickers-want-tough-stance-against-trump-suggests-poll #NB
In a first interview with Brunswick News, Nuclea Energy Inc. CEO Josef Freundorfer says he sees value in New Brunswick, with decisions still to be made ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/ceo-of-company-buying-moltex-weighs-in-on-future-in-n-b #NB
But the law firm that launched the complaint is also challenging the review process, arguing federal judges face ‘little accountability’ through ‘ineffective’ disciplinary system ----
They reference three NB judges in making their argument. ----
STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-judge-ordered-to-apologize-over-questionable-conduct #NB
In announcing the acquisition, Nuclea Energy Inc. says it will continue to pursue the commercialization of Moltex’s efforts to build an SMR, although it’s unclear where ---- DETAILS: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/n-b-smr-company-moltex-purchased #NB
ALSO... Dan or Don? Abacus Data survey presents a first picture of who New Brunswickers favour as next leader of the Progressive Conservatives ---- STORY:
https://tj.news/new-brunswick/holt-liberals-still-with-strong-lead-but-approval-now-net-negative
Consideration of new cost cutting measures come just ahead of first-quarter fiscal update set to detail where Holt government stands with $1.39-billion deficit ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/holt-says-shes-evaluating-eight-opportunities-for-savings
Utilities board expert is recommending a decrease that would make gas slightly cheaper, but that’s as hearings hear warnings against it ---- FULL STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/should-n-b-retailers-charge-more-for-gas-eub-hears-debate
Instead, Ontario-headquartered Nuclea Energy Inc. merges with telemedicine company selling erectile dysfunction treatment in move to access capital quicker ---- STORY with all the latest twists and turns: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/moltexs-prospective-buyer-ends-attempt-to-raise-50m-for-purchase
Utility says it’s a move that lays the groundwork for construction to begin in mid-2027 ---- DETAILS: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/nb-power-takes-next-step-towards-mactaquac-refurb #NB
But Premier Susan Holt says, despite South Korean submarine bid loss, province has opportunities with winning German bid ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-university-loses-submarine-supply-chain-partnership #NB
That’s while maintaining the sentiment of his speech, minus the AI prompts, were his alone
And Progressive Conservative Opposition Leader Glen Savoie says Oliver is now enduring “vicious” criticism online, while stating he’s unsure if the MLA will face any discipline, believing AI plays a role in society, including in fact-finding for political speeches.
STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/bill-oliver-issues-statement-over-viral-ai-blunder #NB
The new requirement being used for first time in search for new chief electoral officer, integrity commissioner, commissioner of official languages ---- DETAILS: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/n-b-s-new-legislative-officers-must-now-speak-and-write-in-english-and-french #NB
Canadian Copper’s 387-page EIA calls for open pit the size of 20 football fields to extract copper, zinc, lead, silver, and gold ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/massive-new-mining-project-to-officially-launch-tuesday #NB
A new agreement aims to see the region’s energy future planned together, with an opportunity to go even further ---- STORY: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/eventual-end-of-the-energy-and-utilities-board-maybe-holt-says #NB
Government numbers show impact of looming threat, while premier pledges help if tariffs actually land ---- DETAILS: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/new-trump-tariffs-will-hit-122-million-of-n-b-exports-holt-says #NB
Daniel Allain says he’s ‘stunned’ by the decision, vowing to change the rules if he becomes leader ------ FULL STORU: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/monahans-token-scheme-not-against-tory-leadership-rules-party-finds #NB
Premiers push for deal with fed to replace millions in mental health and seniors funding ---- DETAILS: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/premiers-reignite-push-for-considerably-more-health-funding-from-feds
That's as a second and final debate of the runoff was a little more fiery ---- FULL RECAP OF DEBATE: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/tory-leadership-hopefuls-pledge-gas-development-in-more-fiery-debate