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Daniel Allain new leader of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives
Daniel Allain new leader of New Brunswick Tories
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eli J. Ridder
Daniel Allain is the new leader of New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative party after taking the majority of ballots in a two-person race.
The upbeat former provincial cabinet minister took to the stage after he was declared the winner Saturday at a party leadership convention and vowed to create a “broad and welcoming” coalition.
“Whether you’re a man or a woman; English or French; rural or urban; North, South, East, West; a person of faith, a member of the LGBTQ community, a young person … you belong to this party,” he said.
Now, he said, the party needs to put aside its differences and offer the province an alternative to the country's only Liberal provincial government.
"We are at our best when we are socially progressive, fiscally conservative, believe in the rights of the individual, prioritize private growth, believe in bilingualism, care for society's most vulnerable, are fiscally responsible, and work to create strong families and communities."
He criticized Premier Susan Holt's government for multibillion-dollar budget deficits, deteriorating health care access, poor public education outcomes, high cost of living and public safety concerns.
And he announced plans for a party policy convention in early 2027 to work out a platform for the next general election scheduled for October 2028.
"We will show you a better plan for a stronger New Brunswick," he told hundreds of party members at a convention hall in downtown Fredericton.
"I need you with me because it's time to think big."
Allain, who does not have a seat in the legislature, replaces former premier Blaine Higgs who quit after the party lost its majority government to the Liberals in the 2024 election.
After serving four years as a city councillor for francophone-majority Dieppe, N.B., Allain was elected to the provincial legislature in 2020 and appointed local government minister by Higgs.
He was kicked from cabinet three years later when he voted with opposition parties to request a review of the Higgs government's changes to a school policy on LGBTQ students.
Allain told reporters the party will have a "robust discussion" on the topic as the party firms up its election platform ahead of the next election scheduled for October 2028.
But he added the party has chosen a leader that believes in a "socially progressive party and a fiscally conservative party."
Allain won the leadership with 58.5 per cent of the ballots over his competitor Don Monahan, a rookie legislator who was elected to the New Brunswick's legislative assembly two years ago.
Some party members said their new leader worked a tireless ground game for the last two years to get the support he did, after he decided not to run in the 2024 provincial election.
For his part, Monahan said he supported Allain's leadership and called for a unified party. He added it was up to Allain to chose a house leader that would serve as the leader of the official Opposition.
Allain said he didn't need a seat in the legislative assembly as he leads an effort to rebuild the party. He pointed out former PC premier Bernard Lord and current Premier Susan Holt did not have seats when they were elected leader.
Meanwhile, the Progressive Conservatives will turn their attention to the legislature with the fall session set to begin Tuesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2026.
By Eli Ridder | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Cette ville en Ontario apparait dans des films d'amour Hallmark et ça vaut le road trip
Histoire de romantiser ta vie!
Il y a quelque chose de magique avec les petites villes dans les films d'amour où tout le monde se connaît, où les rues sont adorables et où chaque coin semble parfait pour une scène romantique. Eh bien, pas besoin de traverser la frontière américaine pour en trouver une qui a au moins le look, et vivre ton propre récit d'aventure. En Ontario, il existe un endroit qui a justement tout pour te donner l'impression d'être dans un film Hallmark. Et le plus drôle, c'est que plusieurs productions de cette chaîne y ont réellement été tournées.
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Pour avoir l'impression de passer de l'autre côté de l'écran, prends la direction de Cambridge, et plus précisément le quartier historique de Galt, situé à quelques heures de route du Québec. Avec ses magnifiques bâtiments en pierre, ses petites boutiques, ses ponts et la rivière Grand qui traverse le centre-ville, l'endroit a un charme indéniable. On comprend assez vite pourquoi Hollywood y a posé ses caméras à plusieurs reprises.
Et on ne parle pas seulement de petites productions. Tu pourrais notamment reconnaître certains décors de The Handmaid's Tale, dont des scènes ont été tournées sur le pont de Main Street et dans les environs de Queen's Square. La populaire série Netflix The Queen's Gambit a aussi fait un arrêt à Cambridge, tout comme Murdoch Mysteries, American Gods et The Hardy Boys.
Mais ce qui risque surtout de faire craquer les fans de films réconfortants, c'est le côté Hallmark de la destination. La série Good Witch y a tourné plusieurs scènes, tandis que les films de Noël The Magical Christmas Shoes et A Christmas Duet ont également profité des décors des environs. Ça donne le goût de s'y promener avec un café chaud à la main!
Et même sans connaître ces productions, Galt a de quoi te faire tomber sous son charme. Tu peux commencer ta journée avec un café chez Monigram Coffee Roasters, une petite brûlerie locale, ou t'installer au Melville Café pour profiter de la vue sur la rivière Grand. Pour le dîner, le Cambridge Mill, aménagé dans un ancien moulin en pierre au bord de l'eau, risque de te faire sortir ton appareil photo avant même de regarder le menu.
Entre deux pauses gourmandes, ne manque pas The Galtway, une petite ruelle transformée en galerie d'art à ciel ouvert, avec des murales colorées, des installations artistiques et des œuvres qui changent au fil du temps.
D'ailleurs, côté activités, tu peux fouiner parmi les étals du Cambridge Farmers' Market, ouvert le samedi, admirer les ruines de pierre du Mill Race Park ou faire un arrêt à l'ancienne poste, transformée en espace créatif avec une terrasse qui offre une vue magnifique sur le centre-ville. Et pour terminer la journée, visite le Gaslight District, un ancien secteur industriel réaménagé où tu trouveras notamment des restos et des événements.
Bref, pour une escapade qui mélange ambiance de film romantique, architecture digne d'une carte postale et petits airs d'Hollywood, Galt mérite certainement une place sur ta liste de prochains road trips.
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Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations
Quebec author drops AI evidence effort
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Francois Couture (Mandatory Credit)
Quebec author Thélyson Orélien has abandoned efforts to compile evidence supporting his denial that artificial intelligence was used to write his novel, his publisher has confirmed.
Éditions du Boréal says it supported Orélien in the process to compile evidence, which it had publicly disclosed in September, but that the author ultimately decided to end it.
The publisher says it respects his decision, although it would have preferred to provide definitive answers to the allegations surrounding his novel, "C'était ça ou mourir."
Boréal also confirms that sales of the novel have slowed since the controversy began, but declined to provide specific figures.
The novel remains available in bookstores, but Boréal says it is currently out of stock at the publishing house, with a new printing expected next week.
The novel was removed from the running for France's prestigious Prix Goncourt earlier this month amid allegations of AI use and separate plagiarism allegations involving Orélien's earlier writings, which he has since acknowledged.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2026.
By Charlotte Glorieux | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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