Latest Media Releases

Omnifacts poll shows overwhelming disapproval for pending NB Power transaction

March 8, 2010
FREDERICTON – More than three quarters of New Brunswickers oppose the deal to sell NB Power assets to Hydro-Québec, a poll published today by Radio Canada concludes.

Graham government: a half-million-dollar report gathering dust

March 4, 2010
Fredericton (NB) — With municipalities waiting for the Shawn Graham government to implement the Finn report, the government has decided to put this report where it has put so many other reports commissioned by this government: on the shelf to gather dust.

Relocation of Ambulance Services in Fords Mills: a Mystery

March 1, 2010
Fredericton—Claude Williams, MLA for Kent South, is urging the government to show more transparency on the issue of ambulance services.

Provincial silviculture workers hopeful for changes in time for upcoming work year

February 26, 2010
FREDERICTON – A recent meeting between Department of Natural Resources staff and a group of silviculture has given the workers in this industry some hope for a more profitable work season this year.

Opposition calls for a full review of as many as seven Atcon loans

February 26, 2010
FREDERICTON – Opposition Finance critic, Bruce Fitch, has asked the Graham government to immediately convene a special meeting of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Opposition presents motion to halt sale until election vote

February 26, 2010
FREDERICTON - Progressive Conservative Opposition Leader, David Alward, introduced a motion to the Legislative Assembly today urging the government to cease the execution and implementation to sell NB Power until New Brunswickers have been consulted in a general election.

Auditor General’s review of NB Power deal required: Fitch

February 25, 2010
FREDERICTON – The province’s Auditor General should be given ample time to review the financial and legal details of the NB Power deal to determine if the utility will be able to carry the remaining debt after the sale, says Opposition Finance critic, Bruce Fitch.

Opposition introduces an Act to amend the Ambulance Act

February 25, 2010
FREDERICTON – The Progressive Conservative Opposition has introduced a bill calling on the provincial government to form an Ambulance Advisory Committee with a stronger mandate and the support it requires to fulfill its tasks.

Local Service District of Hanwell holding meeting to discuss Rural Plan

February 19, 2010
FREDERICTON – MLA for York, Carl Urquhart, is encouraging members of the Local Service District (LSD) of Hanwell to attend a community meeting on Monday, February 22 to finalize a rural plan for the LSD.

Opposition motion calls on NB Legislature to support active living

February 18, 2010
FREDERICTON - Opposition critic for Wellness, Culture and Sport, Jack Carr, is debating a motion today to the Legislative Assembly urging the government to work with stakeholders and form a plan to increase the budget for sports, recreation and active living.