This week: Premier Susan Holt’s government faces record-high inflation and health care dissatisfaction; 67% of residents are critical of performance. Despite a 125,000-person waitlist, 11 collaborative clinics aim to connect 14,000 patients to providers. The "A Path Home" strategy targets a 40% reduction in homelessness by 2029. Energy challenges persist with the controversial Tantramar gas plant and a $14 million maintenance delay at Point Lepreau.

EXTRA: New Brunswick’s “A Path Home” strategy aims to reduce chronic homelessness by 40% by 2028-29. This collaborative, whole-of-government approach focuses on four strategic principles: strengthening coordination, recognizing housing as a human right, improving discharge planning to prevent homelessness, and using data to drive action. Key implementation steps include building 58 supportive housing units in Bathurst and Moncton, maintaining rent caps, and utilizing a $7.4-million fund for community-led transitional housing projects.

Audits confirm New Brunswick had Canada's highest traffic fatality rate, with nearly half of road funds bypassing data-driven repairs. Meanwhile, ERs are operating at 103% capacity, leading to tragic patient outcomes and missed wait time targets in 66% of cases. Plus, we explore why Canada is allowing a US charter operator to claim Machias Seal Island is 'on the Maine coast,' threatening Canadian sovereignty. Finally, don't miss the buzz about 'Speaker's Honey,' which is quickly becoming one of the province's best-known new exports.