My home insurance on a 1200 sq. ft. bungalow with an unfinished basement and no garage is $2700. It went up $300 last year and $600 this year.

My car insurance is $1440 and it's just a base level Kia Sorento. Nothing fancy. It went up $240 last year and I'm waiting on the renewal papers for this year but I suspect another jump.

I know everything is going up so maybe I'm just one of many but I figured I'd check. I'm currently with CAA.

Edit: I have no claims or accidents in the past decade+.

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Hi everyone, I'm looking to make axe and knife sheaths and I'm wondering where to get the best bulk leather aside from Michael's or Amazon. Thanks!

Let’s say my rent was phased in over thirds, once every year for three years. With the new rent cap, does that mean the phasing-in will continue or will I only be responsible for an extra 3% next year instead of the phase-in amount ?

I have an NB Power pad-mounted transformer and Bell Aliant utilities box in my yard of a home built in 2023. The whole area is sinking and deep enough that it constantly has standing water sometimes to the top of the hole it sits in.

Has anyone been successful in have NB Power/Bell Aliant come and level it out to remove the safety risks? I have 3 dogs, a child as do my neighbours who are next door and this sits right next to the property line.

Any help, suggestions or experience on this before I reach out to NB Power and Bell Aliant would be greatly appreciated

The new ruling that holt made to let kids decide their sexual preferences.. has nothing to do with taking away rights from parents. It’s about giving rights to kids.

My best friend in the world is totally against this and we’re having a debate on it, he thinks that the government is trying to turn his kids into something they’re not… he thinks they are allowing the kids to take pills they provide to undergo a sex change.. this simply is not true.

All they are doing is letting the students choose for themselves what they want.. and trying to make the others more accepting.. that’s it!

Edit: gender preference not sexual preference.

Just a reminder, the rent cap is officially in effect Today, Feb 1st, 2025. Your landlord CANNOT increase Rent by more than 3% (up to 9% for “justified capital expenditures for renovations of units. Landlords must provide supporting evidence when applying, and the Residential Tenancies Officer will assess and make decisions on these applications.”). Also, it is retroactive, so, if you received a notice of increase on or after September 1st, 2024, this applies to you as well. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment. I’ll do my best to answer them.

Chipoudy Community Revitalization committee in Fundy Albert is trying to breath new life and reopen this Fundy Albert historic building (former bank/museum) in Riverside-Albert

Does anyone know how to access $10 a day daycare in New Brunswick?

This is satire... chill

Because of the Orange Rape Man's personal and government (MAGA) attacks/tariffs on Canada do you as Canadians expect a drop in visiting Mainers and other Americans this year? How about Americans, how do you feel?

Has anyone had success with Adult ADHD assessments through public healthcare? Horizon specialists and personal therapists have directed me to "Beyond ADHD."

My work insurance benefits only cover social workers (SW) and not psychologists, psychotherapists or clinical counsellors.

Predeterminations have concluded the services won't be covered. Unfortunately, this means Beyond ADHD is out of my scope.

Are there any alternatives towards an official medical diagnosis?

For all those looking to support Canadian businesses, here's a website. Please share.

www.madeinca.ca

Edit.... yes, I spelled tariffs wrong, I can't edit it.

NB exports 80% of our products to the US. I can't imagine a more pressing topic at the moment.

The coming tariffs will hurt many, including myself and my business, but I'm trying to look at the opportunities.

We need to drop all interprovincial trade barriers immediately and do everything we can to supply Canadian businesses from Canada. This will bring our country closer together.

We need free trade agreements with Mexico, Central / South America, and with the EU / UK. We also need to open up more trade with Asia. This diversification will keep our economy safe from these kind of strong arm tactics in the future.

We also need to build our military defense capabilities to protect our interests as a country that doesn't want to be annexed by the US.

So there are opportunities.... and maybe we can keep some of our seafood in NB for a reasonable price!

Here's a website.

www.madeinca.ca

Has anyone worked in office positions at Kent Building Supplies in Saint John? Is it a good work place?

Anyone else see this from FB. I can no longer find it. Is he safe?

Hi everyone and in particular any insurance adjusters. I’m having a car repaired after a deer attack and I’m being told that the insurance company will only pay 70% of the windshield replacement due to betterment. ie the are replacing the windshield with a better one because it is new There was nothing damaged with the original one

Has anyone else run into this

Thanks