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Going from 340 to 77 municipalities has been a rough ride for some. Reporter Sam Farley asked mayors whether they want to stay or go as the May 11 elections approach.
Clarification: in this episode, host Khalil Akhtar says that Fredericton "didn't want" a new provincial jail. To be more precise, the City of Fredericton approved the zoning amendment to allow a new provincial jail to be built near the Vanier Industrial Park, but the N.B. government cancelled that plan after pushback from residents. The project was later moved to Minto.
By CBCGoing from 340 to 77 municipalities has been a rough ride for some. Reporter Sam Farley asked mayors whether they want to stay or go as the May 11 elections approach.
Clarification: in this episode, host Khalil Akhtar says that Fredericton "didn't want" a new provincial jail. To be more precise, the City of Fredericton approved the zoning amendment to allow a new provincial jail to be built near the Vanier Industrial Park, but the N.B. government cancelled that plan after pushback from residents. The project was later moved to Minto.