Scotiabank isn't the only one poised to profit. Canadian banks have billions invested in the US oil companies set to takeover Venezuela's industry.

I continue to be absolutely certain that my denial of entry to the US was a result of being listed by Canary Mission. I'm sure my name is on this list. (Amazing reporting by @jsweetli.bsky.social and @dropsitenews.com.) www.dropsitenews.com/p/canary-mis...

Insurance companies met federal officials more than 50 times about pharmacare since 2025, says the Council of Canadians, raising fears of industry influence. Ottawa says it remains committed — but the latest budget added no new funds, and provinces are divided. nbmediacoop.org/2026/01/06/i...

The Globe and Mail is now running scenarios for how the US may take parts of Canada.

I recently spoke with @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social from @nbmediacoop.bsky.social about my documentary film in advance of the New Brunswick premiere in Moncton! Here's a link to our conversation. The screening is Sunday 11 Jan 1pm at Moncton Public Library. Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

2025 in review: Crackdown at the border, record penalty for seafood company, far-right event cancelled and more

Deal speeding up environmental reviews attracts criticism from Mi’kmaq rights and conservation groups [video] Potential federal reliance on provincial assessments raises concerns about weaker oversight, reduced Indigenous consultation By @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/12/19/d...

NB Update: Ending the second-generation cut-off | Record number of ‘vulnerable’ migrant workers | Environmental reviews ‘streamlined’ [video] nbmediacoop.org/2025/12/18/n...

the link in this post doesn’t seem to work, but this one does: actionnetwork.org/letters/cana...

The Madhu Centre has started a letter campaign for Baraa and other Palestinian students who are stuck in Gaza, awaiting a study permit that may never be issued. Baraa deserves an education. It’s a universal right. Act now: actionnetwork.org/.../canada-m.... Spread this far, spread this wide.

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

Mineral firms snap up exploration rights around Sisson project site Mining watchdog renews warnings about environmental harms following 'speculative' acquisitions Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/12/12/m...

Record number of migrant workers deemed ‘vulnerable’ in New Brunswick [video] By the end of Q3, eight provinces had surpassed previous records for workers holding open permits available only to 'vulnerable workers who are victims of abuse' nbmediacoop.org/2025/12/05/r...

The study was retracted over concerns that employees from Monsanto may have partially ghostwritten the article and that its listed authors — one of them a former senior official at Health Canada — “may have received financial compensation” from the company. Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Make housing affordable and accessible with universal design, advocate tells province Commentary by Shelley Petit nbmediacoop.org/2025/12/03/m...

Minister Gull-Masty says the second-generation cut-off is a “very discriminatory part of the Indian Act” but that consultation is needed for a “multifaceted solution.” She was responding to proposed amendments put forward by Sen. Paul Prosper that would abolish the rule. Full interview:

Consultation required to address ‘very discriminatory’ second-generation cut-off, says Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty talks about Bill S-2, the federal budget, and her role as the first Indigenous person to hold the Indigenous Services portfolio nbmediacoop.org/2025/12/01/c...

A new report by @pembina.org warns Ontario is making 'a risky bet' by leaning on natural gas in the short term and new nuclear in the long term, while missing low-cost opportunities in wind, solar and energy storage. Story by Abdul Matin Sarfraz nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/27/f...

Besieged health care workers in war zones need our solidarity, says doctor [video] nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/28/b... @nbmediacoop.bsky.social @tracyaglynn.bsky.social

Prix de l’essence: la baisse de 8 cents annulée par la Commission de l’énergie www.acadienouvelle.com/actualites/2...

Full story: nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/26/s...

A student admitted to grad school at UNB is stranded in Gaza because the Canadian government won't issue a study permit without biometrics that in turn cannot be produced without a travel visa to leave Gaza. The Canadian government needs to issue the permit and UNB needs to intervene.

Baraa belongs here at UNB, and the Canadian government needs to let him in immediately. Biometrics shouldn't be obligatory for anyone, let alone someone surviving an active genocide.

This is the 2nd time a major government report from Deloitte has been found to contain errors likely generated by AI. First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte

First-ever amputee football league kicks off in Gaza Strip 'Championship of Hope' meant to revive sports activity and boost morale Photo essay by Rizek Abdel Jawad

Rizek Abdel Jawad is a photojournalist based in Gaza City. He is part of the Connecting Gaza initiative, which helps families in Gaza survive. You can support them by going to www.connectinggaza.org/donate.

This video features the National Farmers Union keynote talk in Moncton by Charlie Angus and Brit Griffin, who spoke about their decades-long relationship and their experiences in social justice movements. It also includes interviews with NFU president Jenn Pfenning and other convention-goers.

‘Never give up supply management’: Farmers talk food sovereignty, tariffs and authoritarianism [video] Charlie Angus and Brit Griffin were keynote speakers at National Farmers Union convention in Moncton Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/23/n...

Mi’kmaq senator pushing for end to ‘second-generation cut-off’ gains traction, but feds signal opposition Changes 'vital to the survival of First Nations': Sen. Paul Prosper Report by Lisha Francis and @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/19/m...

The government of Canada needs to directly address why a 95 year old human rights expert and former UN Special Rapporteur was treated as a threat to national security for coming to speak about Israeli genocide. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Morbidly amusing that the government can simultaneously admit this mine is specifically for military purposes, funded by the US Department of War, and also claim that it is a Canadian "nation-building project."

NDP leadership hopeful submits official bid, challenging ‘undemocratic’ vetting process [video] Author and activist Yves Engler toured New Brunswick as part of 'long-shot campaign' to push New Democrats leftward Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/12/n...

Toronto-Dominion Bank won’t say how many workers will be affected by the planned closure of a call centre that it established in Dieppe just six years ago with millions of dollars in government subsidies supposedly intended for job creation. Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q3k...

Planned closure of TD call centre raises questions about corporate subsidies in New Brunswick Bay Street giant received millions from the @govnb.bsky.social Report: @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/03/p...

Is pollution from industry causing the neurological disease ALS in New Brunswick? [video] New study reveals link between fatal illness and sulfur dioxide Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/10/30/i...

No mention of UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in new minerals strategy framework Report released at industry conference calls for 'meaningful Indigenous partnerships' Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/10/28/n...

Dubious distinctions: The mining strategy released by the Govt of New Brunswick today cites a 2011 survey of mining companies by the right-wing Fraser Institute, which gave the province the highest rank out of 93 jurisdictions around the world for "overall policy attractiveness."

NEW: The Canadian Armed Forces planned to send 29 personnel to Israel last year for training in how to use anti-tank missiles purchased from an Israeli arms company, documents obtained by The Maple reveal. www.readthemaple.com/canadian-for...

Affordable housing target ‘not enough’ to significantly reduce waitlist, says researcher Holt government will add '1,760 affordable housing units' by 2029: Speech from the Throne Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social nbmediacoop.org/2025/10/22/a...

Tenants target Moncton-area landlord, call for government to end ‘rent control loopholes’ Watch the full YouTube video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WEb...

Pay equity legislation covering private sector, care sector coming next year. Premier Susan Holt announced the plan on Friday, as people gathered outside the Legislative Assembly during an event marking the 25th anniversary of the first World March of Women. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGQT...

Housing rights campaigners demonstrated Friday afternoon outside the office of a Moncton-area landlord whose company attempted to illegally remove tenants last month, calling on the gov’t to end ‘rent control loopholes’ & invest in social housing. nbmediacoop.org/2025/10/17/p...

New: Housing rights campaigners demonstrated Friday afternoon outside the office of a Moncton-area landlord whose company attempted to illegally remove tenants from an apartment building last month. nbmediacoop.org/2025/10/17/p...

Whoa. UNB President Mazerolle is stepping down.

This is so significant: a new comprehensive report detailing the myriad modalities of Canadian university complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza. static1.squarespace.com/static/68bf2...

The three remaining Canadian volunteers from the @freedomflotilla.bsky.social boat Conscience, Sadie, Nikita & Devoney, along with dozens of other #FreedomFlotilla volunteers, are now free & in Jordan, on their way home (plus, they can now end their hunger strike!) #FreeThemAll #FreePalestine

That's two Chicago journalists feds have arrested (that I know of) in the last few weeks. We're less than 24 hours out from federal judge Sara Ellis entering a restraining order that was supposed to protect journalists, among others, from abuse by federal agents.

Advocates reveal details about ‘systematic exploitation’ at New Brunswick seafood processor Bolero Shellfish paid 'starvation wages,' ignored medical emergencies, and deported workers who pushed back, according to the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change nbmediacoop.org/2025/10/09/a...