New Brunswick has just revisited the parable of Hans Brinker—the plucky Dutch boy in wooden shoes who, by thrusting a finger into a leaking dike, held back a flood and saved his town. This time, it was Daryl Branscombe, a private citizen in sensible footwear, who came to the rescue. After Susan Holt’s Liberals withdrew […]
It’s time to push for self-sufficiency
The tariffs on Canadian imports imposed by Donald Trump and the United States have been enacted. These measures mark the beginning of a trade conflict with an uncertain resolution timeline. The Canadian economy, including New Brunswick, is expected to be significantly impacted. Approximately 2.5 million Canadian jobs may be affected, with nearly 40,000 of those […]
Private citizen joins case on title claim
A retired businessman who says the Holt Liberal government has abandoned private citizens in a landmark case to decide Aboriginal title has convinced New Brunswick’s highest court to let him take part in the proceedings. Daryl Branscombe, who owns EMS Enterprises Inc., a real estate holding company, petitioned the New Brunswick Court of Appeal when […]
Opinion: It’s time for N.B. to get fracking
NB Power’s financial woes should tip the scales in favour of shale gas Author of the article: Tom Mueller First Published in Brunswick News: https://tj.news/new-brunswick/opinion-its-time-for-n-b-to-get-fracking NB Power is finally under independent scrutiny, thanks to a flood of complaints about December’s eye-popping electricity bills — some reportedly soaring by hundreds of dollars. But don’t expect relief. […]
Commentary on Election
As the election draws nigh with only 9 days remaining, New Brunswick voters are still left wondering: What is the vision for our province? Political parties have made various promises — one party is promising 2% reduction in HST, while others are promising more spending on health care. But they are failing to address the […]