Greg Ericson News Today

Fredericton council voted Monday to spend $1.6 million on new road and water infrastructure on the north side to service land that will be sold off later for the purpose of creating as many as 100 affordable housing units.

An 88-unit townhouse development proposed for Fredericton's north side fell just short of the city council votes it needed Monday night to go ahead.

Fredericton councillors agreed in principle Monday to cutting the city's inside tax rate by one cent next year, but not before debating whether the decrease should go further out of concern for residents struggling with rising costs.

The number of people living rough in Fredericton has increased by close to a third compared to last year.

Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers is proposing the creation of a new "design guide committee" to preserve the look and feel of the city's neighbourhoods amid expected zoning changes that will allow more densification.

The City of Fredericton is set to miss a self-imposed target to make land available for affordable housing after council delayed a decision on whether to pay for the creation of a new street.

Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles another batch of questions from Titans fans at the start of game week.

Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles another batch of questions from Titans fans in this weekend's mailbag.

The City of Fredericton has spent $18,776 on external legal advice during the investigation of a code of conduct complaint against a councillor. Like others, it was ultimately deemed unfounded.

The City of Fredericton is going to spend $145,000 hiring consultants to create a new recreation and leisure master plan that will guide how the city directs its priorities around sports fields and community facilities over the next 15 years.