Holt’s State of the Province felt more like a confession of "ugly" health misses than a win. Seniors face nursing homes while MLAs block voters. NB Power wants hikes early, and ChatGNB has translators worried. Not much of a victory lap. open.spotify.com/episode/5aHV...

UPDATE: ICE surge pulls out of Maine ‘New Brunswickers will breathe a sigh of relief,’ Holt says, after saying ICE agents were on New Brunswick’s border tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB

An important add/update to this story:

ICYMI - The startling conclusion to the “mystery brain illness” last Friday is a riveting public health case study. open.spotify.com/episode/3jad...

These are the names of all the Canadians who served, fought and died in the Afghanistan war on behalf of NATO and the U.S. We will never forget their service and ultimate sacrifice. Say their names. Remember their service in defence of freedom and democracy. 🇨🇦

This week: Vitalité just can't quit travel nurses. Power rates are rising, but don't blame exec bonuses. Inflation is up, but border crossings are *way* down. And finally, Port Saint John might project a fake harbour view onto a cold-storage warehouse. tinyurl.com/2026-01-23-b-e

EXTRA: GNB announced yesterday that there's no evidence of a mystery brain disease or widespread toxins. Autopsies identified known conditions like Alzheimer's. New protocols require two specialists to validate unknown illnesses. tinyurl.com/2026-01-23-a-e

Minto jail project delayed until fall 2027: MLA tj.news/fredericton-...

We did it fam! Congrats to all

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A quick read of social media today has shown me that most people have no sweet clue what is going on with the property tax reform effort, how their property is assessed, how this year’s property tax freeze works, and what’s going to happen next year. A storm’s a-brewin’.

Another fun fact about New Brunswick from the NB Power public feedback: 67% of housing in New Brunswick was built before 2000, making it especially challenging to heat in the winter (and demanding on the utility).

Last Friday, the review panel examining the future of NB Power released a summary the public feedback they've gathered. Long story short: Everyone cares about their power bill amount, and almost no one cares about NB Power debt. tinyurl.com/2026-01-18e

According to the public feedback gathered by the review panel, only 0.05% listed NB Power's crushing $6 billion debt as the top priority for the utility. That's 1 in 2000.

RIP New Brunswick "Self-Sufficiency 2026" — NB's still broke. Even blackout threats don't help sell a super-unpopular new gas plant. Can virtual ERs help packed waiting rooms? Finally, we dig into shuttered potash mines and possible AI "gold mines." tinyurl.com/2026-01-16e

Patients parked in literal hospital garages (no plumbing, just vibes). Holt gets gas plant tips from FB. Add timber tariffs & 'halal-gate' drama, and NB roars into 2026! Happy New Year! tinyurl.com/2026-01-09e

NB Power should give Venezuela a call seeking fuel deal, says former premier tj.news/new-brunswic...

36cm total in Quispamsis yesterday.

Times I've open a new Chrome "split tab" since it was recently introduced: 1,253 Times I meant to open a Chrome split tab: ZERO

This week: 2025 holiday round-up! Holt’s Liberals lead by 17 points despite voter saltiness. She’s mandating "empathy" in emails while cutting budgets by 15%. Plus, a 7.9¢ gas discount via E10 math and LeBlanc vs. Trump in a trade war. tinyurl.com/2025-12-31e

After hearing some troubling stories (albeit second-hand) about private facilities who benefit from government support, this is welcome news.

I don't think anyone here will be overly interested but as an end of year experiment I gave the same prompt/info to 4 GenAIs and asked it to write me a linkedin post + before reading them I wrote one myself. Details on the experience below - here are the AI results

N.B. challenges: ER beds in closets, NB Power's 92:8 debt-to-equity ratio, needs outpacing the budget by $1 billion, and 92% of exports rely on US trade. This week, we look back at the top 10 New Brunswick political stories of 2025! tinyurl.com/2025-12-27e

11,000+ signatures and counting. Make sure your voice is heard.

GenXers, guess what I just saw for sale on Marketplace... did y'all have one of these?

Holt leads polls while 67% of NB'ers slam health care performance. Gas dropped $0.12, but has the #1 inflation. Between the $1B gas plant, $835M deficit, and "A Path Home," it's a rocky ride to 2026. tinyurl.com/2025-12-19e

Interesting demographic information from today's Angus Reid poll of decided/leaning New Brunswick voters.

EXTRA: New NB Homelessness strategy - NB aims to cut chronic homelessness 40% by 2029. The strategy uses coordination and human rights to ensure every resident has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. tinyurl.com/2025-12-18e

NEW POLL : 70% of New Brunswickers say the government is doing a poor job handling the cost of living challenge, only 23% say good job. That's actually better than the national average of 75% saying poor, 17% saying good. LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...

NEW POLL - According to a new poll of decided and leaning voters in New Brunswick, Susan Holt's government has a 17 point lead over the Progressive Conservative Party. Libs - 49% PC - 32% Greens - 11% NDP - 4% PA - 3% Other - 2% LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...

NB has Canada's highest road death rate as funds bypass repairs. ERs are at 103% capacity, missing 66% of targets. Plus, a US charter claim on Machias Seal Island threatens sovereignty, and the buzz on "Speaker's Honey." tinyurl.com/2025-12-12e

In a year since the US election NB borders saw 577,000 fewer Canadians coming back from the US. A 32% year over year reduction. But recent months have seen less of a decline in YoY traffic than the peak of the 51st state rhetoric.

In this extra edition of the NB Policast: AG Martin reports 66% wait too long in ERs, NB has Canada's deadliest roads, and the safety plan for Indigenous women is stalled, with only 10% of promised actions implemented. tinyurl.com/2025-12-09e

The PC's are **still** talking about Justin Trudeau in the Leg this morning, calling him the Premier's "former boss." Yeesh. Time to retire that barb, it's getting sad.

NEW POLL: According to Angus Reid, NB Premier Susan Holt has the second highest approval amongst Premiers in Canada - up 4 points to 56% since September. Link - angusreid.org/premiers-per...

On this week's NB Policast: Holt’s gas tax cut slammed in reverse. The holidays are a tough time for Lepreau. 3 ministers do Spiderman meme regarding ALC patients. NB Liquor dragged for soulless AI ad. And, covered bridges are a bridge too far for DTI. tinyurl.com/2025-12-05e

EXTRA: In this special edition of the NB Policast, we look at today's record-setting $1.47 BILLION capital budget for 2026-27! Hospitals and schools and roads! *OH MY!* tinyurl.com/2025-12-02e

ANALYSIS: Who's in charge of fixing N.B.'s hospital overcrowding crisis? tj.news/new-brunswic...

This week's NB Policast: EUB reversed 8¢ gas cut; 25% of stations risked closure. NB Power halts winter disconnects for vulnerable & seniors. Fredericton OD calls tripled. 40 Sisson enviroment conditions deferred to 2030. tinyurl.com/2025-11-28-e

My full interview with Pierre Poilievre is now online: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

NotebookLM can now produce infographics on demand from its sources like local news stories. Here are some samples created on demand by AI related to NB news from the past week.

Health crisis: Minister’s 24-hr ER wait with a $270M doctor deal & clinic push. Governance crisis: 64% of officials face harassment/resignations. Economic strain: US tariffs risk 1,700 jobs; bus services cut due to shortage. LINK: tinyurl.com/2025-11-21e

Update: Finally, a simple clear answer on the question of school bus breakdowns.

Listening to all officials speak about school bus breakdowns... I'm not sure why it's so difficult to answer the damn question. If a bus full of children breaks down on the side of the road, is there a plan to go get those kids? If the answer is "no," that's the wrong answer.

NEW from me... Milestone hit. Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB

Shame on Danielle Smith. 🧵 Remember: the only reason she needs the notwithstanding clause is because her pronoun law violates the Charter rights of trans students. In other words, they are illegal without her using this loophole. 1/13

Whoa whoa whoa... Savoie starts off Question Period with a drive-by smear of the Premier. He said with no evidence that she's using gov't $ to promote one of her own businesses. Holt replied she had 0% ownership in said company. Savoie had nothing to the contrary. 🤦 Do better Glen.

I almost called "Twitter" by its bastardized name - "X" - today... They are starting to wear me down.

NEW POLL: Poilievre favourability hits lowest point of his leadership; Carney approval rises. Liberals hold two-point vote intention advantage, 40 per cent to 38 per cent over opposition CPC. Link : angusreid.org/federal-poli...

The NB Legislature is back in session today! You can watch the latest online here starting at 1pm. www.legnb.ca/en/webcasts/...