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.

EXTRA: Auditor General Paul Martin’s 2025 report reveals significant governance failures. Emergency room wait times consistently exceed targets, with 66% of patients waiting too long and no comprehensive strategy in place. New Brunswick has the highest road fatality rate in Canada, yet lacks a formalized safety plan. Additionally, the province has implemented only 10% of actions to address violence against Indigenous women, lacking adequate oversight.

This week: Premier Holt’s gas price slash hit a regulatory wall while the Opposition grabbed popcorn. NB Power is sweating as Point Lepreau broke again and their gas plant deal faces a ticking clock. Meanwhile, three ministers are playing "not it" with the hospital overcrowding crisis, and NB Liquor got dragged for a soulless AI ad. At least the school bus drama is allegedly fixed — just don’t ask how.

EXTRA: New Brunswick’s Liberal government unveiled a record $1.47 billion capital budget for 2026-27, described by Finance Minister René Legacy as the largest in provincial history. The plan prioritizes infrastructure with $680 million for transportation, along side significant investments in health ($247 million), education ($242 million), and housing ($78.1 million). While the government aims to stimulate the economy and address infrastructure deficits, opposition parties expressed concerns regarding high costs and debt.

This week: The EUB granted industry relief, canceling the 8¢ gas cut after warnings up to 25% of stations faced closure. NB Power enacted a pilot moratorium on winter disconnections for vulnerable households, following reports that customers died after losing power last year. Fredericton overdose calls tripled since 2023. A Maine mill halted NB wood imports due to U.S. tariffs. 12 Neighbours is fighting the province over its jurisdiction to evict tenants for safety.

This week: New Brunswick faces crises in health and governance. The Health Minister’s 24-hour ER wait highlighted the urgent need for collaborative clinics, reinforced by a $270M physician contract. Concurrently, 64% of municipal officials report harassment, contributing to three council dissolutions. Economically, US softwood lumber tariffs risk 1,700 jobs. Adding to the strain, abrupt cuts to school bus breakdown services due to mechanic shortages sparked outrage.