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Politics & Government

2006

Habitat rules ignite debate across county

"I am not a terrorist." This was the response from Judy East of the Washington County Council of Governments, who was moderating a meeting regarding the new shoreland zoning rules being implemented by the state.

2006

Doucet named new fisheries minister of revamped agency

The MLA for Charlotte-The Isles is heading the new Department of Fisheries for New Brunswick. Liberal Rick Doucet of St. George was sworn in on Tuesday, October 3, as the Minister of Fisheries. One of the first actions by new Premier Shawn Graham was to separate the Department of Fisheries...

2006

Policy prohibiting deputies from seeking office raises questions

An 11th hour accusation by George Bunker, a candidate for Washington County sheriff, that according to department policy a deputy must resign from his job to run for sheriff, has created new turmoil in the race.

2006

Huntjens, Doucet recapture seats; Graham picks team

The Liberal Party will form a majority government in New Brunswick after taking 29 out of 55 ridings on Monday, September 18, and leaving the Progressive Conservatives with 26 seats in the Legislative Assembly.

2006

Doyle elected in close race at Pleasant Point

A former Passamaquoddy governor, Rick Doyle, narrowly edged out the outgoing tribal representative to the legislature, Fred Moore III, to win the governor's race at Sipayik on September 5.

2006

LNG forum speaker challenges FERC on public safety focus

The impact from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility cannot be confined to one town, and one cannot depend on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to protect the community.

2006

Candidates vie for support from voters in Charlotte County

A general election will be held on Monday, September 18, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, and Charlotte County voters will face decisions in two ridings.