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April 16, 2026
Tuition bursary program extended for paramedics, emergency medical technicians
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellness, Education and trainingProgram available to graduates who sign return-of-service contract with Ambulance New Brunswick
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April 16, 2026
Coroner’s inquest makes recommendations in relation to workplace fatalities
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyJury recommendations focus on improving safety practices and preventing similar incidents
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April 16, 2026
Education infrastructure announcement
MONCTON: Friday, April 17 – 10 a.m.
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April 16, 2026
Additional funding aimed at long-term, provincewide development of tourism sector
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoors, Culture and heritageBudget increase aligns with government’s tourism strategy
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April 15, 2026
Inquest makes recommendations to improve investigations and oversight in cases involving minors
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyRecommendations focus on investigative procedures, coroner training, emergency response capacity and measures to support well-being of children
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April 15, 2026
New collective agreement signed with CUPE Local 2745
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentGroup includes about 6,400 employees in education sector
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April 10, 2026
REVISED / Close of nominations for local government, rural district and education council elections
Elections NB Your Government25 mayors acclaimed
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April 9, 2026
Milestone reached in next-generation 911 service integration
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyBathurst becomes first in Atlantic Canada to use the new service
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April 9, 2026
Infrastructure improvements to support housing development in Caraquet
Regional Development Corporation Business and economy, Family, home and communityNew subdivision planned for town
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April 9, 2026
Investments in Belle-Baie’s water and wastewater infrastructure
Regional Development Corporation Business and economy, Family, home and communityUpgrades intended to support more housing in the town
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April 9, 2026
Tentative agreement reached with employees from six bargaining groups
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentGroup includes more than 3,500 Part I employees
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April 9, 2026
Coroner’s inquest scheduled
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyAn inquest into the deaths of Jean-Eudes Doiron and Marcel Gagnon will be held April 13-17 in Campbellton
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April 9, 2026
REVISED / Coroner’s inquest scheduled
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyAn inquest into the death of Aaliyah Burrell will be held April 13-17 in Saint John
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April 8, 2026
Agriculture Road Program enhanced
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Business and economy, Driving and transportationProgram’s budget is increasing to $250,000 in 2026-27
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April 8, 2026
Government boosts wildfire readiness as season begins early
Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Premier Environment and natural resourcesNew Brunswickers can check the Fire Watch page or wildfire dashboard for latest information
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April 8, 2026
Federal investment to protect habitat for wild Atlantic salmon
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesFunding aimed at enhancing restoration efforts
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April 7, 2026
Additional public input sought in Residential Tenancies Act review
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and community, Health and wellness, Your GovernmentGovernment aims to address gaps, inconsistencies and outdated provisions in act
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April 2, 2026
Virtual care contract signed with new vendor
Department of Health Health and wellnessOrganization with more than 28 years of experience in province awarded contract
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April 2, 2026
Wild turkey hunt expanded
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resources, Tourism, recreation and outdoorsLonger season and other changes in store for 2026
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April 1, 2026
REVISED / New investments and fee adjustments to strengthen public safety and justice
Department of Justice and Public Safety Your Government, Laws and safetySome fees have not been adjusted for many years
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April 1, 2026
Vehicle registration stickers no longer required as of April 1
Service New Brunswick, Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safety, Driving and transportationMove is part of efforts to modernize services and improve efficiency
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April 1, 2026
Applications for 2026 low-income seniors’ benefit now available
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityForms can be found online and at Service New Brunswick
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March 31, 2026
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Office of Women and Gender Equity Your GovernmentIt is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people, says minister
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March 31, 2026
Justice program launches in Moncton
Department of Justice and Public Safety, Department of Health Laws and safety, Health and wellnessModel aims to support mental health and addiction recovery
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March 30, 2026
Minister responds to final report on NB Power
Department of Energy Your GovernmentAction plan to address recommendations expected before the end of May
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March 30, 2026
Investment in upgrades at École Mathieu-Martin and École Carrefour de l’Acadie
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Education and training, Culture and heritage$1.5 million allocated in 2026-27 capital budget
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March 30, 2026
Final report and recommendations released following review of NB Power
Department of Energy Your GovernmentInformation being shared on behalf of independent review team
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March 30, 2026
Expanded access to pulmonary rehabilitation services
Department of Health Health and wellnessInvestment supports free clinics in partnership with NBCC and CCNB
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March 30, 2026
Tentative agreement reached with teachers
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentGroup includes more than 7,800 employees in public school system
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March 30, 2026
Investment in mid-life upgrades and addition for Bonar Law Memorial School
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Education and trainingDesign funding allocated in capital budget
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March 30, 2026
Supporting energy efficiency at Campbellton pulp mill
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesIndustry fund provides $254,600 for upgrades
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March 27, 2026
Scholarships available to current and former youth in care
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, Department of Social Development Education and trainingStudents encouraged to apply for 2026-27 academic year
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March 27, 2026
Virtual bail hearings introduced to improve access to justice, reduce courtroom delays
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyInitiative being launched in Fredericton and Woodstock
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March 27, 2026
Premier heads trade mission to Belgium and France
Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economy, Your GovernmentNew Brunswick delegation aims to diversify trade and promote port projects
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March 26, 2026
Flood awareness resource now available
Department of Environment and Local GovernmentStrong communities are informed communities, says minister
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March 26, 2026
Seniors long-term care plan released
Department of Social Development, Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessNew beds, nursing homes and home support all part of government’s strategy
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March 25, 2026
Name chosen for new Campbellton school
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and training, Culture and heritageRestigouche River School to open this fall
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March 25, 2026
Government looks to remove more barriers for out-of-province workers
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Business and economy, Jobs and workplacesWorker-friendly amendments proposed to Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act
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March 25, 2026
School support staff vote to ratify new collective agreement
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentGroup includes than 6,400 members of CUPE 2745
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March 24, 2026
Government aims to improve administration of smaller estates
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyChanges would increase small-estate threshold and allow estates to be settled more efficiently
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March 24, 2026
New recreational fishing rules to take effect
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resources, Tourism, recreation and outdoorsPart of government’s efforts to eliminate invasive species
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March 24, 2026
Competitive process launched for development of Lake George antimony mine
Department of Natural Resources Business and economy, Environment and natural resources, Jobs and workplacesExpressions of interest being sought by government
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March 24, 2026
Update on virtual care
Department of Health Health and wellnessMinister provides update on eVisitNB
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March 24, 2026
New Brunswick seafood on global stage at Seafood Expo North America
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesMore than 60 New Brunswick companies showcase their products in Boston
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March 23, 2026
Government invests in athletics infrastructure for Tantramar region
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and training, Health and wellnessFacility to open in 2030
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March 23, 2026
COVID-19 spring booster available April 7
Department of Health Health and wellnessSecond dose available for New Brunswickers at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness
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March 23, 2026
New Moncton school to give students space to grow
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Education and trainingKindergarten-to-Grade 8 school to combine Forest Glen and Sunny Brae schools
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March 23, 2026
Investment in clinic expected to eliminate region’s wait-list for primary care provider
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessInfrastructure upgrades, additional staff to accommodate additional services and connect more New Brunswickers to primary care
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March 20, 2026
Tentative agreement reached with medical science professionals
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentGroup includes more than 3,000 employees in health care
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March 20, 2026
Federal-provincial agreement reached on affordable housing
Housing New Brunswick, Office of the Premier Family, home and community, Health and wellness, Your GovernmentDeal to build at least 1,200 affordable housing units across New Brunswick
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March 20, 2026
Nominations open Monday for May 11 elections
Elections NB Your GovernmentPapers accepted until April 10
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March 19, 2026
Investments in New Maryland’s wastewater infrastructure
Regional Development Corporation Family, home and community, Business and economyUpgrades intended to support more housing in village
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March 18, 2026
Provincially operated veterinary and laboratory services to be transitioned to private sector
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Your GovernmentMinister commits to working with employees and stakeholders during three-year transition process
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March 18, 2026
Pay Transparency Act introduced
Office of Women and Gender EquityMinister introduces ‘transformative’ legislation targeting wage gaps
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March 18, 2026
Government introduces sick leave legislation to help protect jobs
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Jobs and workplacesMove aims to help province’s most vulnerable employees
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March 18, 2026
Amendments aim to remove civil justice barriers for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyChanges would eliminate limitation periods to file claims
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March 18, 2026
Amendments aim to expand midwives’ roles and support training
Department of Health Health and wellnessChanges would align practice with other provinces and support workforce growth
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March 17, 2026
Budget 2026-27: Putting New Brunswickers first
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentGovernment tables budget, marking ‘generational’ investment in health care
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March 16, 2026
Call for nominations for the 2026 New Brunswick Human Rights Awards
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission Culture and heritage, Education and trainingCommission looks to honour local human rights leaders
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March 13, 2026
More family doctors preparing to join health-care system
Department of Health Health and wellnessProgram provides alternate route to licensure for internationally trained physicians
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March 13, 2026
Province becomes Jays Care 50/50 partner
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentProceeds from New Brunswick ticket sales support youth sports in province
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March 13, 2026
Official opening of new nursing home in Oromocto
Department of Social DevelopmentMaple Ridge also joins Nursing Home Without Walls program
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March 13, 2026
Elections New Brunswick updates voters list for May elections
Elections NB Your GovernmentPostcards being distributed next week
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March 13, 2026
Arts board to administer government’s operational funding of arts organizations
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Culture and heritageNew model intended to provide predictability to sector
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March 12, 2026
Land purchase finalized for new school in Carleton North
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Education and trainingFour schools to combine in one hub for students in kindergarten through Grade 8
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March 12, 2026
Government and physicians sign new agreement
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessFour-year deal a ‘turning point for primary care’: premier
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March 11, 2026
New central phone service to support self-referral for abortion services
Department of Health Health and wellnessPhone line to help people navigate services and book appointments
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March 11, 2026
Fredericton firm identified in chemical spill
Department of Environment and Local Government, Department of Health Environment and natural resources, Health and wellnessInvestigation of last week’s spill continues
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March 11, 2026
River Watch 2026 begins today
Department of Justice and Public Safety, Department of Environment and Local Government Laws and safety, FloodPeople urged to stay informed and prepare for possible flooding
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March 10, 2026
Nursing Home Without Walls program offered in Edmundston
Department of Social Development Health and wellnessLes Résidences Jodin to provide services to the broader community
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March 6, 2026
Recipients of the VIVE Awards announced
Office of Women and Gender Equity Family, home and communityThe awards celebrate efforts to advance gender equality in the province
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March 6, 2026
International Women’s Day
Office of Women and Gender Equity Your GovernmentWe must continue working to create a more equitable future for everyone, says minister
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March 5, 2026
Province signs memorandum of understanding on electricity transmission
Department of Energy Business and economy, Environment and natural resources, Your GovernmentAgreement aims to strengthen ability to share electricity
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March 3, 2026
Caregivers workshop program to expand provincewide
Department of Social Development Health and wellnessFree workshops offered through CCNB, NBCC
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March 3, 2026
Removal date for ice‑fishing shelters announced
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resources, Laws and safety, Tourism, recreation and outdoorsIce conditions can weaken quickly, reminds minister
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March 2, 2026
Government releases minerals strategy
Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Premier Environment and natural resourcesProvince more competitive and investment-ready than ever, says minister
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March 2, 2026
Equalized payment plan expands as property tax bills land in mailboxes
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentMore property owners eligible to pay in instalments
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March 2, 2026
National Social Work Month
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityMinister thanks those who uplift, defend and transform
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March 2, 2026
Spring weight restrictions for roads
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Driving and transportationTruckers advised of limits taking effect later this month
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February 27, 2026
Funding for water and sewer infrastructure in Grand-Bouctouche
Regional Development Corporation Environment and natural resources, Family, home and community, Jobs and workplaces, Business and economyProject aims to improve services and encourage housing development
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February 26, 2026
Investment in collaborative care clinic in Nackawic-Millville
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessInfrastructure upgrades, additional staff to expand primary care services at Nackawic Health Centre
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February 25, 2026
Premier to join prime minister on trade mission to India
Office of the Premier Business and economyFour-day trip begins Thursday
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February 24, 2026
Investment in collaborative care in Eastern Charlotte
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessInfrastructure upgrades, additional staff to expand primary care services at Fundy Health Centre
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February 24, 2026
Province launches physical activity strategy aimed at getting New Brunswick moving
Department of Health, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsSupporting people to be active at every age and stage
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February 23, 2026
Government invests $1.4 million in Haut-Madawaska arena renovations
Regional Development CorporationNew refrigeration system and other upgrades planned for J. Docithe Nadeau Sports Centre
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February 23, 2026
Government investing millions in research organization
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Business and economy, Jobs and workplacesFunding designated for short-term upgrades and planning for others
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February 20, 2026
Investment in mid-life upgrades and modernization of École Sainte-Anne and Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Education and training, Culture and heritageTen-year project will address the school’s growing space needs
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February 20, 2026
Call for artists issued for 2027 Jeux de la Francophonie
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Francophonie Culture and heritageApplications accepted through April 30
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February 20, 2026
Air quality approval renewed for Irving Paper
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economy, Environment and natural resources, Jobs and workplacesNew approval takes effect in April
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February 20, 2026
Air quality approval renewed for Atlantic Wallboard Ltd.
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economy, Environment and natural resources, Jobs and workplacesNew approval takes effect March 31
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February 19, 2026
Republik Nature continues with development of four-season tourism destination
Regional Development Corporation Tourism, recreation and outdoors, Business and economy, Health and wellnessInvestment to support infrastructure and equipment upgrades
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February 18, 2026
Transitional housing project to take people off the streets in Bathurst
Housing New Brunswick, Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Health and wellness, Your GovernmentDevelopment opening soon on former mill site
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February 17, 2026
Written briefs sought by standing committee on official languages
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Your Government, Culture and heritageThe standing committee on official languages is inviting written briefs from the public as it begins the first phase of a consultation exercise.
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February 17, 2026
Support for companies to increase competitiveness, grow and keep jobs in New Brunswick
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyOpportunities NB is supporting companies with long-term growth plans rooted in New Brunswick.
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February 17, 2026
Third-quarter financial results for 2025-26
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentThe government has released its third-quarter fiscal and economic update for 2025-26, projecting a deficit of $1.33 billion to the end of March 2026.
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February 13, 2026
Government rolls out strategy for modern, connected, patient-centred digital health system
Office of the Premier, Department of Health Health and wellnessThe government has released a strategy to develop a more modern, connected and patient-centred digital health system.
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February 12, 2026
Planning and design work underway on new bridge linking Île-de-Lamèque and Shippagan
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Office of the PremierThe government is beginning planning and design work for a new bridge between Île-de-Lamèque and Shippagan with an investment of $1.5 million in 2026-27.
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February 12, 2026
Announcement of 10 Étincelles award recipients
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe names of the recipients of the fourth annual Étincelles awards were announced this week.
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February 12, 2026
Government releases first climate change risk assessment
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe government has released its first climate change risk assessment, which emphasizes the importance of planning ahead.
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February 11, 2026
Minimum wage to increase to $15.90 per hour
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Business and economyThe province’s minimum wage will increase to $15.90 per hour on April 1.
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February 10, 2026
Statement on virtual care
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe following statement was issued by Health Minister John Dornan
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February 10, 2026
Centennial Bridge project update
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Driving and transportationThe first full closure of the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi will take place this year.
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February 9, 2026
Funding to support new multi-functional recreation facility in Memramcook
Regional Development Corporation Family, home and community, Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe government is investing in the construction of a new recreation facility in Memramcook, as well as upgrades to the municipal water system.
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February 9, 2026
Government marks completion of Ridgewood Addiction Services redevelopment
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe redevelopment of Ridgewood Addiction Services in Saint John is now complete.
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February 6, 2026
Mailing error affecting medicare information
Service New Brunswick, Department of Health Health and wellnessMedicare has learned that medicare information may have recently been sent to the wrong addresses, potentially affecting about 365 households.
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February 6, 2026
New Brunswickers competing at the 2026 Olympic Games
Office of the Premier, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThree New Brunswick athletes are competing on the international stage as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games get underway in Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
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February 6, 2026
Drinking water quality guidelines updated
Department of Health, Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resources, Health and wellnessUpdated drinking water quality guidelines are now in effect, aligning New Brunswick’s standards with those established by Health Canada.
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February 6, 2026
Nominations open for the 2026 Order of New Brunswick
Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Your GovernmentPeople are invited to submit nominations for the province's highest honour, the Order of New Brunswick.
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February 6, 2026
Housing priorities on track, but more work to do: Hickey
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityEfforts to support the creation of new affordable housing and reduce chronic homelessness are on track, but there is still lots of work to do, according to David Hickey, the minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation.
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February 5, 2026
Statement on protected natural areas
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesThe following statement was issued by Natural Resources Minister John Herron
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February 5, 2026
Minister highlights province’s economic achievements
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economyData focused on the government’s economic commitments offers reason to celebrate and highlights opportunity for growth, according to Finance and Treasury Board Minister René Legacy.
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February 4, 2026
Results of public consultations for education plans
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe government has released reports summarizing engagement from the public, partners in education and stakeholders concerning new education plans for the anglophone and francophone sectors.
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February 4, 2026
Improvements in some areas but more work needed overall: Johnson
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe Department of Education and Early Childhood Development continues to focus on initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy among students and at lowering rates of chronic absenteeism.
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February 4, 2026
Memorandum aims to improve accessibility standards
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and trainingThe provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Accessibility Standards Canada that is meant to strengthen collaboration and advance accessibility standards.
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February 2, 2026
Government delivers on environmental accountability: minister
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesNew data indicates the government made progress on its environmental priorities over the last year.
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February 2, 2026
Input sought during budget consultations
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentAs the government prepares its 2026-27 budget, New Brunswickers are being asked to provide their input on key financial decisions.
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February 2, 2026
Research investments aim to benefit province’s priority sectors
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Business and economy, Education and trainingFive new research projects that align with New Brunswick’s priority sectors are being funded through ResearchNB.
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February 2, 2026
Funding supports expansion of Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket
Regional Development Corporation Family, home and community, Health and wellnessThe government is investing up to $370,000 to support the expansion and modernization of the Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket.
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February 2, 2026
Black History Month celebrates 30 years
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Culture and heritageNew Brunswick joins the rest of Canada in celebrating Black History Month, marking 30 years of national recognition of the history, achievements and enduring contributions of Black Canadians.
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January 29, 2026
State of the province address focuses on health care and economy, highlights opportunities for growth
Office of the PremierPremier Susan Holt highlighted health care and the need to build a strong, resilient economy during the 2026 state of the province address, outlining the government’s priorities for the year ahead and its focus on leveraging New Brunswick’s natural and human resources to drive economic growth.
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January 29, 2026
Statement on appealing court decision
Department of Justice and Public SafetyThe following is a statement from Justice Minister and Attorney General Robert McKee.
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January 28, 2026
Port Saint John becomes Ontario’s port for global trade
Opportunities New Brunswick, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Driving and transportationToday, Premier Susan Holt joined Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Craig Bell Estabrooks, president and CEO of Port Saint John, to highlight the significant increase in Ontario goods flowing through Port Saint John and to build on this strategic partnership to help remove trade barriers.
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January 28, 2026
Air quality approval renewed for McCain Foods
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economyThe provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the McCain Foods frozen food plant.
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January 27, 2026
Government to introduce legislation to add elected members to regional health authority boards
Department of Health, Department of Justice and Public Safety Health and wellness, Laws and safetyThe government will introduce legislation to add elected members to the boards of New Brunswick’s regional health authorities and expand the membership of those boards.
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January 23, 2026
Winter resources available for people experiencing homelessness
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityWith colder weather approaching, support is available for New Brunswickers experiencing homelessness.
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January 23, 2026
Dementia-care training expands with $4.3-million investment
Department of Social Development Business and economy, Health and wellnessThe provincial and federal governments are providing $4.3 million over four years to support the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick in introducing dementia-care training to front-line workers in care homes, home support workers and family caregivers.
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January 23, 2026
Death of an inmate
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyAn inmate in the custody of the provincial correctional system has died.
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January 23, 2026
Investigation into cases of undiagnosed neurological illness concludes
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health has concluded its investigation of cases of undiagnosed neurological illness in the province.
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January 22, 2026
REVISED / New team delivering health care to Saint John’s vulnerable population
Department of Health, Housing New Brunswick Family, home and community, Health and wellnessPeople who are unhoused, or at risk of being unhoused, now have better access to care through a mobile health-care co-ordination team, which is working alongside community partners in Saint John’s uptown area.
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January 22, 2026
New team delivering health care to Saint John’s vulnerable population
Department of Health, Housing New Brunswick Health and wellnessPeople who are unhoused, or at risk of being unhoused, now have better access to care through a mobile health-care co-ordination team, which is working alongside community partners in Saint John’s uptown area.
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January 21, 2026
Government strengthens commitment to seniors and long-term care
Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Health and wellnessThe government is formally recognizing Lyne Chantal Boudreau as minister of seniors to demonstrate its strengthened commitment to seniors and long-term care.
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January 20, 2026
Government invests in CCNB modernization to support trades education
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, Office of the Premier Education and trainingThe Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) will receive $5.8 million to support the next phase of a renewal project on its Bathurst campus.
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January 19, 2026
Property assessment notices mailed
Service New Brunswick Your Government, Family, home and communityProperty assessment notices for the 2026 taxation year have been mailed to property owners.
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January 16, 2026
Report outlines engagement feedback from NB Power review
Department of Energy Your GovernmentA report summarizing engagement from the public, rights-holders and stakeholders has been released by the people conducting a review of NB Power.
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January 16, 2026
Chef de mission selected for 2027 Canada Winter Games
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsFredericton resident Dianne Norman has been named chef de mission for Team New Brunswick for the 2027 Canada Winter Games, which will take place in Quebec City from Feb. 27 to Mar. 14.
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January 16, 2026
Government announces plan to address racism
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Culture and heritage, Laws and safetyThe government has announced its plan to address racism in New Brunswick and officially responded to the commissioner on systemic racism’s final report.
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January 14, 2026
New discharge-planning process aims to improve public safety
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyThe government has introduced a new, standardized discharge-planning process in all provincial correctional centres to better support people as they transition back into the community and to improve public safety.
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January 14, 2026
Capital investment announced for intergenerational community complex in Rothesay
Regional Development Corporation, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Family, home and community, Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe government is investing $6 million in the construction of a new intergenerational community complex in Rothesay.
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January 13, 2026
Coroner’s inquest makes recommendations to improve workplace safety
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyA jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations aimed at improving workplace safety.
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January 13, 2026
Government supports new carrier at Bathurst airport beginning Jan. 31
Regional Development Corporation Business and economy, Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe government is supporting the expansion of service at the Bathurst Regional Airport.
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January 8, 2026
Coroner’s inquest scheduled
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyA coroner’s inquest into the death of Matthew Brawn will be held Jan. 12-13 at the Saint John courthouse, 10 Peel Plaza.
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January 8, 2026
Strategy and action plan for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Office of the Premier Family, home and community, Health and wellnessThe government has unveiled a three-year strategy and action plan for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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December 31, 2025
New Year’s message from the premier
Office of the Premier Your GovernmentPremier Susan Holt issued the following message today.
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December 31, 2025
Top baby names in 2025
Service New Brunswick Tourism, recreation and outdoorsJack and Charlotte were the most popular names for babies born in New Brunswick in 2025.
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December 29, 2025
Lieutenant-governor’s levee welcomes the new year
Office of the Lieutenant Governor Your GovernmentLt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault invites all New Brunswickers to join her in welcoming the new year at the annual New Year’s Day Levee at Government House in Fredericton.
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December 23, 2025
Holiday message from the premier
Office of the Premier Your GovernmentPremier Susan Holt issued the following holiday message today.
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December 19, 2025
$10-million investment in making home care more affordable
Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Health and wellnessThe government is investing $10 million to make home care support more affordable for seniors and people with disabilities.
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December 19, 2025
Neurological illness report to be released in January
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health will release the final report of its investigation into cases of undiagnosed neurological illness in January.
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December 18, 2025
Provincial strategy on homelessness released
Department of Social Development, Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityThe government has released A Path Home: New Brunswick’s Provincial Strategy on Homelessness, which aims to reduce chronic homelessness by 40 per cent by 2028-29.
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December 17, 2025
Saint John housing development to feature dozens of affordable units
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityA 152-unit development in uptown Saint John will help address the city’s housing crunch, thanks to investments from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
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December 16, 2025
Governments sign environmental assessment co-operation agreement
Department of Environment and Local Government, Office of the Premier Environment and natural resourcesThe provincial and federal governments have signed an agreement on a co-ordinated approach to environmental impact assessments for major projects.
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December 15, 2025
Communities receive funding to increase wildfire resiliency
Department of Natural Resources, Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe provincial government is investing more than $2.6 million to help 50 communities prepare for and respond to wildfires.
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December 11, 2025
Pump prices expected to decrease with amended regulations
Department of Energy, Office of the Premier Business and economyThe government has amended regulations under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act so that E10 – a fuel blend of ethanol and gasoline – will now be used to determine the benchmark price for regular gasoline in New Brunswick.
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December 11, 2025
Council of Atlantic Premiers releases report on preventing domestic homicides in Atlantic Canada
Council of Atlantic Premiers' Secretariat Laws and safetyThe Council of Atlantic Premiers issued a news release today concerning a regional report that examines domestic homicides across Atlantic Canada and identifies opportunities to strengthen prevention and data collection.
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December 11, 2025
Retention and recruitment strategy for teachers and allied health professionals in education system
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe provincial government has released a retention and recruitment strategy for urgently needed workers in the education system, including teachers, social workers, speech language pathologists and school psychologists.
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December 10, 2025
Ring A Bell campaign promotes importance of resilience in mental health
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Health and wellnessThe 15th annual Ring A Bell campaign takes place Dec. 8-12.
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December 10, 2025
Solar project at Saint John Laundry complete
Service New Brunswick, Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resources, Business and economyA newly completed 500-kilowatt solar energy project at Saint John Laundry will generate about 25 per cent of the facility’s electricity needs.
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December 9, 2025
Auditor general issues clean audit report
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your GovernmentAuditor general Paul Martin tabled a report today in the legislative assembly on his office’s financial statement audit of the provincial government for the 2024-25 fiscal year and other key findings.
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December 9, 2025
Auditor general’s report shows progress on implementing performance report recommendations
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your Government, Laws and safetyIn his report tabled today at the legislative assembly, auditor general Paul Martin discussed the implementation rates of recommendations pertaining to prior years’ performance reports.
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December 9, 2025
Auditor general reports on highway safety
Auditor General of New Brunswick Driving and transportation, Your GovernmentAuditor general Paul Martin released a report today on highway safety, noting improvements that are required in the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s systems and practices to ensure the safe movement of people and goods.
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December 9, 2025
Auditor general reports lack of progress on implementation of Weaving Our Voices Together plan
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your GovernmentAuditor general Paul Martin released a report today on Women’s Equality’s implementation of Weaving Our Voices Together, the government’s plan in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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December 9, 2025
Auditor general reports on excessive emergency room wait times
Auditor General of New Brunswick Health and wellness, Your GovernmentAuditor general Paul Martin released a report today on emergency health services in New Brunswick, highlighting significant gaps in the Department of Health’s oversight and reporting mechanisms for timely access to emergency room care.
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December 9, 2025
Collaborative care clinic announced in Saint John
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessA collaborative care clinic will be established in Saint John to increase access to primary health care.
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December 8, 2025
Province improves access to primary care with 10 collaborative care clinics in 2025
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessThe provincial government announced today that it has reached a key milestone in improving access to primary care, with 10 collaborative care clinics confirmed across the province so far in 2025, allowing more New Brunswickers to get the care they need, closer to home.
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December 8, 2025
Opening of collaborative care clinic in Bathurst, 10th in the province
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessThe provincial government is celebrating its 10th collaborative care clinic in the province, which is opening in Bathurst.
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December 5, 2025
Support for Crown land blueberry producers
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Environment and natural resources, Business and economyWild blueberry producers who have Crown land leases and experienced financial losses due to Crown land closure can apply for assistance under a new compensation initiative.
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December 5, 2025
Online tool increases transparency about contaminated sites
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesPeople can now access information about contaminated sites around the province, free of charge, through a new online map viewer.
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December 5, 2025
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Office of the Premier, Office of Women and Gender Equity Your GovernmentA vigil was held today at Government House to honour the memory of the 14 women who were victims of the École Polytechnique de Montréal tragedy on Dec. 6, 1989, and to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
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December 3, 2025
Disability action plan released
Premier’s Council on Disabilities Your GovernmentThe Premier’s Council on Disabilities has released New Brunswick’s Disability Action Plan: A Strategy for Full Inclusion of Persons with a Disability.
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December 3, 2025
Six new school projects announced in largest education budget to date
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe government will invest $242.7 million in education infrastructure in 2026-27 to help ensure safe and reliable schools.
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December 2, 2025
Council to observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Premier’s Council on Disabilities Your GovernmentThe Premier’s Council on Disabilities will hold its annual event Wednesday to recognize Dec. 3 as the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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December 2, 2025
Government releases 2026-27 capital estimates
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentThe provincial government has tabled a $1.47-billion capital budget for 2026-27. This is more than $211 million above the budget tabled last year.
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December 2, 2025
Volumes II and III of the 2025 auditor general’s report to be released
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your GovernmentVolumes II and III of the 2025 report of the auditor general will be released at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
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December 1, 2025
New 50-bed treatment facility announced
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessA 50-bed substance use treatment facility for adults will open next year on the Kingston Peninsula.
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December 1, 2025
Official opening of nursing home complex in Shediac
Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Health and wellnessThe official opening has been held for a 190-bed nursing home complex in Shediac.
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November 28, 2025
Premier’s statement on decision regarding cost-of-carbon adjuster
Office of the Premier Driving and transportationThe following statement was issued by Premier Susan Holt regarding the Energy and Utilities Board’s decision on the cost-of-carbon adjuster.
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November 28, 2025
Children and Youth in Care Day is Nov. 29
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe following statement was issued by Social Development Minister Cindy Miles.
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November 27, 2025
New provincial court judges appointed
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyTwo judicial appointments were announced today by Justice Minister Robert McKee.
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November 27, 2025
Edmundston attracts investment from Swiss bakery company
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyCornu Holding SA and its Canadian subsidiary, TBI, will establish a new artisan baked goods production facility in Edmundston, representing a $32.5 million investment and creating up to 50 new full-time jobs, with support from the provincial and municipal governments.
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November 27, 2025
Pickup arrangements available for Social Development payments
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe Department of Social Development has arranged in-person pickup options for December’s social assistance cheques given the continued potential for labour disruptions at Canada Post.
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November 26, 2025
Organigram aims to boost crop yields, productivity with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick, Office of the Premier Business and economyThe government is supporting cannabis producer Organigram as it undertakes a $9.3-million capital investment to modernize its flagship facility in Moncton.
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November 25, 2025
Funding to support projects in Restigouche region
Regional Development Corporation Tourism, recreation and outdoors, EmergenciesThe government is investing in two community projects in the Restigouche region: $41,000 to support accessibility upgrades at the Restigouche Snowmobile Club, and $70,000 toward the purchase of a new off-road rescue unit to enhance emergency response services in the area.
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November 25, 2025
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Office of Women and Gender Equity Culture and heritageLyne Chantal Boudreau, minister responsible for women’s equality, issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Nov. 25.
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November 25, 2025
Government supports further efforts to improve trade within Canada
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Business and economyThe federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for internal trade have announced further steps aimed at improving trade among Canadian jurisdictions.
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November 25, 2025
New collaborative care clinic in St. Stephen
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Health and wellnessAccess to primary health care in Charlotte County is expected to increase with a new collaborative care clinic in St. Stephen.
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November 24, 2025
Specialty health-care company growing with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economy, Health and wellness, Jobs and workplacesBioScript Solutions, a Moncton-based company that supports patients with chronic illnesses and rare diseases, is creating up to 30 new jobs by the end of 2027 with support from the provincial government.
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November 20, 2025
New agreement to improve access to primary care, help recruitment
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessA new physician services agreement will strengthen New Brunswick's primary care system, incentivizing family physicians who choose to work in a collaborative care model and making the province more competitive on the national stage.
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November 19, 2025
Consumer advocate for insurance appointed
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Your GovernmentThe legislative assembly has passed a motion recommending the appointment of Marc Roy as the consumer advocate for insurance.
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November 19, 2025
Public consultations on provincewide organic waste program
Department of Environment and Local Government Your Government, Environment and natural resourcesNew Brunswickers are being asked to provide input on a program to divert organic waste from landfills.
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November 19, 2025
Advisory council on homelessness holds first meeting
Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Your GovernmentAn advisory council established by the government’s ministerial task force on homelessness held its first meeting Monday in Fredericton.
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November 18, 2025
Implementation of psychiatry resource strategy now underway
Department of Health Health and wellness, Jobs and workplacesThe Department of Health is advancing the implementation of the Psychiatry Resource Strategy to strengthen recruitment, retention and support for psychiatrists across the province.
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November 17, 2025
Holt meets with eastern Canadian premiers and New England governors
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Your GovernmentPremier Susan Holt participated in a meeting of New England governors and eastern Canadian premiers concerning tariffs, softwood lumber and the economy.
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November 17, 2025
Investment aims to make tourism sector more resilient
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Business and economy, Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe provincial government is investing $120,000 toward strengthening the province’s tourism workforce. The funding will support training initiatives aimed at enhancing skills, leadership and service quality in the tourism industry.
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November 17, 2025
Expansion of Nursing Homes Without Walls Program
Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Health and wellnessFaubourg du Mascaret, a francophone seniors’ living community in Moncton, is joining the Nursing Homes Without Walls program.
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November 14, 2025
Second-quarter financial results for 2025-26
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe government has released its second-quarter update for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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November 14, 2025
Alert Ready test to be conducted on Nov. 19
Department of Justice and Public Safety EmergenciesAlert Ready, the National Public Alerting System, will be tested in New Brunswick on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 10:55 a.m.
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November 14, 2025
New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame will add six new members next spring.
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November 13, 2025
Sisson mine makes new nation-building projects list
Office of the Premier, Department of Natural Resources Business and economySisson mine has made the latest nation-building projects list.
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November 13, 2025
Wood products manufacturer investing in productivity, growth
Opportunities New Brunswick, Office of the Premier Business and economyThe government, through Opportunities NB, is supporting a long-standing wood products manufacturer as it expands operations and improves productivity at its newly acquired facility in Edmundston.
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November 12, 2025
Government supports thermal testing company’s market diversification efforts
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyThe government is supporting Thermtest, a Hanwell-based company specializing in advanced thermal testing technology, as it works to expand its global market reach and strengthen its international distribution network.
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November 12, 2025
Expansion of collaborative care team in Edmundston
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellness, Jobs and workplacesThe expansion of a collaborative care team is intended to give people in the Edmundston region greater access to primary care.
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November 12, 2025
King’s counsel appointments named
Department of Justice and Public Safety, Office of the Lieutenant Governor Laws and safetyFourteen New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed King’s counsel.
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November 12, 2025
Funding to extend life of Moncton seniors housing complex
Housing New Brunswick Business and economy, Family, home and community, Health and wellnessThe government has invested in renovations and upgrades for a 39-unit seniors complex in Moncton to extend the lifespan of the building and make it a better place for residents to live.
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November 12, 2025
Air quality approval renewed for Lake Utopia Paper
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for Lake Utopia Paper.
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November 10, 2025
Support for AI adoption and workforce development in contact centre industry
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economy, Jobs and workplacesThe government, through Opportunities NB and the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, has invested $101,425 in a one-year project focused on accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and strengthening workforce readiness in New Brunswick’s contact centre sector.
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November 7, 2025
Winter resources available for people experiencing homelessness
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityAs winter approaches, support is available for New Brunswickers experiencing homelessness.
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November 7, 2025
Support for digital health company’s market expansion
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economy, Health and wellnessThe government is supporting a Saint John-based digital health company as it expands into new international markets and builds connections in the medical technology sector.
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November 7, 2025
Official Languages Act to be reviewed
Office of the Premier, Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Your Government, Laws and safetyGovernment has announced that it will proceed with work on two key recommendations from the 2021 Finn-McLaughlin report on the Official Languages Act.
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November 6, 2025
Investment in endoscopy services in Moncton
Department of Health, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Health and wellnessThe government is investing up to $30 million to construct a new endoscopy suite at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton.
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November 6, 2025
Government releases strategic plan on accessibility
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Your Government, Laws and safetyThe government has outlined plans to create a more accessible New Brunswick, releasing its first five-year strategic plan on accessibility.
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November 6, 2025
Smart Energy Company creating green jobs with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economy, Environment and natural resources, Jobs and workplacesThe Smart Energy Company, a renewable energy firm based in the Upper Golden Grove area of Hampton, has expanded and hired three new employees with support from the provincial government.
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November 5, 2025
Internal trade barriers targeted with new legislation
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economy, Laws and safety, Your GovernmentThe provincial government has introduced new legislation to modernize and simplify trade across the country.
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November 5, 2025
New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick
Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Premier Culture and heritage, Your GovernmentFive people were invested into the Order of New Brunswick by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault, during a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton.
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November 5, 2025
Support for C-Therm’s growth and international expansion
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyThe government, through Opportunities NB, is supporting the expansion of a Fredericton-based company, C-Therm Technologies.
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November 5, 2025
Legislation introduced to eliminate vehicle registration stickers
Service New Brunswick, Department of Justice and Public Safety Driving and transportation, Laws and safetyThe government has introduced legislation that, if passed, would eliminate the use of registration stickers on all vehicles, including off-road and commercial vehicles, as part of efforts to modernize services and improve efficiency.
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November 5, 2025
Legislation introduced to prepare for Mactaquac dam project
Department of Energy Laws and safetyThe government has introduced legislation to provide clarity and certainty to NB Power and companies providing equipment and services for a potential refurbishment of the Mactaquac dam.
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November 5, 2025
Water conservation efforts continue
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resources, EmergenciesNew Brunswickers are urged to keep conserving water as winter nears.
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November 4, 2025
Amendments proposed to improve access to pension benefits
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Laws and safety, Your GovernmentThe government is proposing legislative amendments to give people easier access to pension benefits and reduce challenges for those administering pension plans.
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November 3, 2025
Property tax overhaul: report highlights public and stakeholder feedback
Department of Finance and Treasury Board, Department of Environment and Local Government, Service New Brunswick Environment and natural resources, Laws and safetyThe government has released the What We Heard report, which shares feedback received from New Brunswickers – including key stakeholders – on the property tax system during consultations this past summer.
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November 3, 2025
Recruitment of health-care professionals on track for successful year: minister
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellness, Jobs and workplacesMore than 80 permanent physicians and more than 400 nurses have been hired by New Brunswick’s regional health authorities since October 2024.
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November 3, 2025
Supporting new sexual violence investigative unit
Department of Justice and Public Safety, Office of Women and Gender Equity Family, home and community, Your GovernmentThe government is supporting a new sexual violence investigative unit within the New Brunswick RCMP to strengthen investigations, support survivors and improve safety in communities around the province.
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October 31, 2025
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in New Brunswick
Office of Women and Gender Equity Family, home and communityThe government has declared November Family Violence Prevention Month.
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October 31, 2025
New collective agreement signed with Crown counsel
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Laws and safetyThe government and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, which represents about 50 lawyers working in legal services and legislative services within the Office of the Attorney General, have signed a new collective agreement.
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October 31, 2025
Environmental Trust Fund application process now open
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe Department of Environment and Local Government is accepting applications for Environmental Trust Fund projects for 2026-27.
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October 31, 2025
Tentative agreement reached with New Brunswick Medical Society
Department of Health Health and wellnessA physician services agreement has been reached between the Department of Health and the New Brunswick Medical Society.
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October 30, 2025
Feedback sought to help protect coastal communities
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe government is seeking feedback from New Brunswickers to inform a “state of the coast” report that will guide efforts to protect coastal communities.
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October 30, 2025
Cost of carbon adjuster to be removed Dec. 1
Department of Energy, Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Premier Driving and transportationThe government is delivering on its commitment to remove the cost of carbon adjuster, which is expected to provide direct and visible price relief at the gas pumps.
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October 30, 2025
Government unveils five-year tourism strategy
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe government has unveiled Fresh Perspective: New Brunswick Tourism Strategy 2026-2031, which aims to increase annual tourism revenues by $1 billion, reaching $3.7 billion within five years.
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October 29, 2025
Pickup arrangements available for Social Development payments
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe Department of Social Development has arranged in-person pickup options for November’s social assistance cheques in light of ongoing labour disruptions at Canada Post.
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October 28, 2025
Legislation introduced to streamline child-care facility licensing
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Family, home and communityThe government has introduced amendments to the Early Childhood Services Act that are meant to improve the early learning and child-care licensing system.
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October 28, 2025
Proposed amendments to Wills Act intended to reflect today’s families and realities
Department of Justice and Public Safety Family, home and communityThe government is proposing changes to the Wills Act to modernize the law and ensure it better reflects the needs of New Brunswickers.
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October 28, 2025
Amendments introduced to enhance Order of New Brunswick Act
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe government has introduced legislation meant to enhance the nomination and selection process for the Order of New Brunswick.
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October 28, 2025
New Brunswick secures allied health training seats at Dalhousie University
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, Department of Health, Office of the Premier Education and trainingThe government has struck an agreement with Nova Scotia to fund 57 English-language training seats in nine allied health programs at Dalhousie University in Halifax.
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October 27, 2025
Framework established for developing provincial minerals strategy
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesThe government has taken another step toward its goal of unlocking the potential of New Brunswick’s mining sector.
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October 27, 2025
Youth psychiatry unit being added to Saint John hospital
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe government is committing $6.3 million for the construction of an in-patient psychiatry unit for children and youth at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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October 27, 2025
Infrastructure funding to enable housing development in Bathurst
Regional Development Corporation Family, home and communityThe provincial and federal governments are investing $5.8 million to support two infrastructure projects in Bathurst – including one at a former mill site – that will enable new housing development.
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October 24, 2025
Nuclear support partnership between New Brunswick and Ontario
Department of Energy Environment and natural resourcesA new partnership announced today by energy ministers from New Brunswick and Ontario will provide expertise and operational support for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
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October 24, 2025
Emergency department length-of-stay information now available on MyHealthNB
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe MyHealthNB website and mobile app have been updated with a new tool that gives New Brunswickers easier access to health-system information.
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October 23, 2025
New collective agreement signed with nurses
Office of the Premier, Department of Finance and Treasury Board Jobs and workplacesThe provincial government and the New Brunswick Nurses Union, which represents more than 9,000 nurses, have signed a new collective agreement.
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October 23, 2025
Statement by justice minister on federal bail reform
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyJustice Minister and Attorney General Robert McKee issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement on bail reform.
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October 22, 2025
Amendments to enhance independence of chief medical officer of health
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe government has introduced amendments to the Public Health Act aimed at enhancing the independence of the chief medical officer of health.
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October 21, 2025
Throne speech outlines ‘change in motion’ on health care, affordability and housing
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Office of the Premier Family, home and communityToday’s speech from the throne provided an outline of the government’s path forward on priority areas during this legislative session.
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October 20, 2025
Mover and seconder named for speech from the throne
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Your GovernmentThe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today.
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October 17, 2025
Oct 17-24 is National Foster Family Week
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe following statement was issued today by Social Development Minister Cindy Miles in recognition of National Foster Family Week, Oct. 17-24.
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October 17, 2025
Social inclusion award established
Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation Family, home and communityThe Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation has launched a new award celebrating individuals and organizations working to reduce poverty in New Brunswick.
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October 17, 2025
Memorandum of understanding signed with Indonesia to recruit health-care professionals
Department of Health Jobs and workplacesThe provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding that will make it easier to recruit trained nurses and personal support workers from Indonesia.
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October 17, 2025
Tentative agreement reached with school business officials
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Jobs and workplacesThe provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the union that represents school business officials across the province.
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October 17, 2025
Government completes more petroleum system inspections
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe following statement was issued by Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage.
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October 16, 2025
New affordable housing units opening soon in Fredericton
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityA nine-unit affordable housing development is opening soon thanks to more than $3 million provided by the federal and provincial governments and the John Howard Society of Fredericton.
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October 16, 2025
2025-26 Climate Change Fund projects announced
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesMore than $58 million will be invested to support 56 projects under the 2025-26 Climate Change Fund.
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October 15, 2025
Expansion of Nursing Home Without Walls Program
Department of Social Development, Office of the Premier Family, home and community, Health and wellnessVilla St-Isidore, a 60-bed nursing home in Hautes-Terres, and Villa Saint-Joseph, a 79-bed nursing home in Tracadie, are both joining the Nursing Home Without Walls program.
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October 15, 2025
Investments in water infrastructure to support more housing in Tracadie
Regional Development Corporation, Office of the Premier Family, home and communityThe provincial, federal and municipal governments are providing more than $7.4 million for new water infrastructure needed to build more homes in Tracadie.
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October 14, 2025
Free radon tests available at provincial libraries
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Health and wellnessThe government is now offering free radon test kits at libraries across the province.
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October 14, 2025
Emergency funding to help community non-profits support the homeless
Housing New Brunswick, Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe government has approved $7.4 million in emergency funding to establish a conditional grant program for non-profit housing providers so they can support people experiencing homelessness.
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October 10, 2025
Procedures adjusted for impaired driving suspensions
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyThe government has made adjustments to how immediate roadside licence suspensions are handled following a Sept. 22 court decision that clarified the application of new impaired driving legislation.
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October 9, 2025
Family health team established in Moncton
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessA family health team has been formed in Moncton.
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October 9, 2025
2025 Human Rights Awards presented
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission Family, home and communityThe recipients of the 2025 New Brunswick Human Rights Awards were honoured during a ceremony hosted at Government House in Fredericton today.
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October 8, 2025
Provincial health plan released
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessThe government has released a provincial health plan, Caring for New Brunswick: Putting People at the Heart of Healthcare.
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October 8, 2025
Province recognizes 17th age-friendly community
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe Village of Memramcook has been designated as the province’s 17th age-friendly community.
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October 7, 2025
Continued growth in assessment base for taxation
Department of Environment and Local Government, Service New Brunswick Family, home and communityThe government is reporting the province’s overall local government and rural district assessment base for taxation grew by 2.7 per cent compared to last year.
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October 7, 2025
New tower infrastructure being built to support enhanced cellular coverage
Department of Finance and Treasury Board, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Regional Development Corporation Business and economyGovernment departments are teaming up to build three new towers to support cellular equipment from service providers.
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October 6, 2025
More public engagement sessions scheduled in NB Power review
Department of Energy Business and economyIn-person public engagement sessions, which are part of a review of NB Power, will continue this month.
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October 6, 2025
Public consultations to help update Clean Water Act
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe government is inviting New Brunswickers to share their ideas on how the Clean Water Act could be improved.
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October 3, 2025
COVID-19, influenza vaccines available starting Oct. 14
Department of Health Health and wellnessNew Brunswickers will be able to get updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines beginning Oct. 14 as part of the government’s 2025-26 respiratory illness prevention campaign.
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October 3, 2025
Medical seats, postgraduate residencies being added with government support
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, Department of Health Education and trainingSeveral measures were announced today, enhancing the government’s support of New Brunswick’s French-language medical program.
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October 3, 2025
More than $50 million for infrastructure projects
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economyMore than $50 million dollars from the Canada Community-Building Fund will be available to New Brunswick communities this year for local infrastructure projects.
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October 2, 2025
Government funds technology aimed at improving cancer treatment
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Health and wellnessThe provincial government is partnering to bring cutting-edge genomics technology to the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute in Moncton.
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October 2, 2025
Excellence in Education Awards recipients announced (francophone sector)
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe names of those receiving Excellence in Education Awards in the francophone sector were announced this week.
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October 2, 2025
Eligibility for free RSV vaccine expanded to those 75 and older
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessMore New Brunswickers will be eligible to receive the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine free of charge beginning Oct. 14.
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September 29, 2025
Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Office of the PremierThe following statement was issued by Premier Susan Holt in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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September 29, 2025
Public accounts for 2024-25
Department of Finance and Treasury BoardThe government has released consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
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September 29, 2025
Non-profit advisory committee established
Economic and Social Inclusion CorporationThe Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation has established an advisory committee to support the non-profit sector.
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September 26, 2025
Contingency plans in place for Canada Post work stoppage
Service New Brunswick, Department of Finance and Treasury Board, Department of Justice and Public Safety, New Brunswick Public Library Service, Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, Department of Social Development, Housing New Brunswick, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesThe provincial government has implemented plans to minimize the impact of the work stoppage by Canada Post.
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September 26, 2025
Further changes to Nursing Home Act regulations
Department of Social DevelopmentThe government has made further changes to regulations under the Nursing Home Act to improve management of the nursing home wait-list.
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September 26, 2025
Public participation process begins for air quality approval for Atlantic Wallboard
Department of Environment and Local GovernmentThe provincial government is starting the 180-day public participation process for the renewal of the Class 1 Air Quality Approval to Operate for the Atlantic Wallboard Ltd. plant in Saint John.
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September 26, 2025
Advance polling begins for provincial byelection
Elections NBAdvance polling for the provincial byelection in Miramichi West takes place on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Monday, Sept. 29.
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September 26, 2025
Consultations begin to update Environmental Trust Fund
Department of Environment and Local GovernmentThe government is engaging with New Brunswickers as it prepares to update the Environmental Trust Fund.
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September 26, 2025
REVISED / Death of an inmate
Department of Justice and Public SafetyAn inmate in the custody of the provincial correctional system has died.
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September 25, 2025
Mi’kmaq communities and provincial government take step toward economic reconciliation
Office of the Premier, Department of Indigenous AffairsEight Mi’kmaq First Nation communities have signed revenue-sharing agreements with the provincial government.
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September 25, 2025
Revenue-sharing agreements signed with Wolastoqey communities
Office of the Premier, Department of Indigenous AffairsThe six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation and the provincial government have signed revenue-sharing agreements on the Wolastoqey homeland designed to benefit all New Brunswickers and honour the strength of First Nations communities.
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September 24, 2025
Premier concludes Ottawa mission highlighting New Brunswick’s national projects
Office of the PremierPremier Susan Holt and five provincial cabinet ministers have concluded a mission to Ottawa to advance New Brunswick’s priorities with federal government partners and national stakeholders.
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September 24, 2025
New chair appointed to New Brunswick Human Rights Commission
New Brunswick Human Rights CommissionAmber Chisholm has been appointed chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission for a three-year term that began Aug. 19.
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September 23, 2025
Government partnering to improve cellular coverage across province
Department of Finance and Treasury Board, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Service New Brunswick, Regional Development CorporationThe government is partnering with Bell Canada to improve cellular coverage in rural areas of the province.
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September 19, 2025
Crown lawyers vote to ratify collective agreement
Department of Finance and Treasury BoardLawyers represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada have voted to accept a tentative collective agreement reached with the government on Aug. 26.
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September 18, 2025
First Nations and government representatives hold health forum
Department of Indigenous Affairs, Department of Health, Office of the PremierA first-of-its-kind health forum took place today with First Nations leaders and provincial government representatives.
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September 18, 2025
Nurses vote to accept tentative agreement
Department of Finance and Treasury BoardNurses represented by the New Brunswick Nurses Union have voted to accept a tentative agreement reached with the government on Sept. 3.
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September 18, 2025
Provincial assessment results for 2024-25 now available online
Department of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentProvincial assessment results in both the anglophone and francophone education sectors for the 2024-25 year have been compiled and are available online.
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September 18, 2025
Family health team established in Campbellton
Department of Health, Office of the PremierA family health team has been formed in Campbellton.
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September 17, 2025
Coroner’s inquest makes recommendations to improve safety for inmates
Department of Justice and Public SafetyA jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations aimed at improving safety for inmates in correctional facilities.
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September 17, 2025
New Brunswick delegation to visit Ottawa
Office of the PremierPremier Susan Holt will lead a delegation of ministers on a two-day mission to Ottawa to discuss New Brunswickers’ priorities, strengthen federal-provincial collaboration and advance New Brunswick-based projects of national interest.
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September 16, 2025
Government launches ministerial task force on homelessness
Department of Social DevelopmentThe government has established a ministerial task force on homelessness.
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September 15, 2025
Public libraries turning the page with new look
New Brunswick Public Library Service, Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and LabourNew Brunswick’s public libraries are entering a new chapter through a provincewide rebranding, meant to illustrate their evolving role as inclusive, innovative and vibrant community hubs.
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September 11, 2025
Statement on Official Languages Day
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the PremierPremier Susan Holt issued the following message in recognition of Official Languages Day.
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September 11, 2025
Renewed agreement supporting minority language education and French immersion
Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and LabourThe provincial and federal governments have announced the renewal of a $133-million agreement on French first-language education and second-language instruction.
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September 9, 2025
NB Power review beginning in-person public engagement
Department of EnergyIn-person public engagement sessions – which are part of a comprehensive review of NB Power – will begin this week.
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September 9, 2025
Prioritization of nursing home placements at Moncton hospitals
Department of Social DevelopmentSocial Development Minister Cindy Miles has approved the temporary prioritization of Moncton Hospital and Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre patients who are waiting for admission to nursing homes.
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September 5, 2025
Additional federal support sought for neurological illness investigation
Department of HealthThe provincial government has asked the Public Health Agency of Canada for additional support in the investigation of cases of undiagnosed neurological illness.
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September 5, 2025
Death of an inmate
Department of Justice and Public SafetyAn inmate in the custody of the provincial correctional system has died.
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September 5, 2025
Writ issued for Miramichi West byelection
Elections NBVoters in the riding of Miramichi West will go to the polls on Monday, Oct. 6, to elect their new member of the legislative assembly.
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September 4, 2025
Planning underway for province’s first physiotherapy program
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, Department of HealthThe government is working with the Université de Moncton to launch New Brunswick’s first program to train physiotherapists.
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September 4, 2025
Funding to support AmiSoleil’s new location in Caraquet
Regional Development CorporationThe government is investing nearly $500,000 in AmiSoleil, a program of the Centre de bénévolat de la Péninsule acadienne, to support its move into a new building in Caraquet.
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September 4, 2025
Public consultations to help update Clean Air Act
Department of Environment and Local GovernmentThe government is engaging with New Brunswickers as it prepares to update the Clean Air Act.
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September 4, 2025
Tentative agreement reached with nurses
Department of Finance and Treasury BoardThe government has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing nurses across New Brunswick.
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September 4, 2025
Measles outbreak in Sussex region is over
Department of HealthPublic Health has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the Sussex region.
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September 4, 2025
Byelection in Miramichi West riding
Office of the PremierA byelection will be held Monday, Oct. 6, in the provincial riding of Miramichi West, Premier Susan Holt announced today.
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September 4, 2025
Funding to help supply food banks
Regional Development Corporation, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and FisheriesThe government is providing up to $1.5 million in additional funding to a non-profit organization, Feed NB, to supply food banks across the province.
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September 3, 2025
Government to provide free, nutritious breakfast to all New Brunswick students
Office of the Premier, Department of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentAll New Brunswick students will have access to healthy breakfast at school this year through a partnership with Feed NB (formerly Food Depot Alimentaire).
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September 3, 2025
Public participation process begins for air quality approval for Irving Paper
Department of Environment and Local GovernmentThe provincial government is starting the 180-day public participation process for the renewal of the Class 1 Air Quality Approval to Operate for the Irving Paper Ltd. mill in Saint John.
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September 1, 2025
Minister responsible for labour appointed
Office of the PremierPremier Susan Holt has announced that Alyson Townsend will serve in the new role of minister responsible for labour, effective immediately. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Jean-Claude D’Amours, who has been the acting minister of post-secondary education, training and labour, will continue in the role of minister of post-secondary education and training.
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August 29, 2025
Senior government leadership changes
Executive Council Office, Office of the Premier Your GovernmentPremier Susan Holt has announced changes to the senior ranks of the government.
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August 28, 2025
REVISED / New developments to improve affordable housing options in Saint John
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityTwo new public housing developments slated to open in the coming months will improve access to affordable housing for working-age people in Saint John.
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August 26, 2025
Tentative collective agreement reached with Crown counsel
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Laws and safetyThe provincial government has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing Crown counsel.
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August 26, 2025
Pickup arrangements available for Social Development payments
Department of Social DevelopmentThe Department of Social Development has arranged in-person pickup options for September’s social assistance cheques, given the potential disruption in mail delivery.
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August 25, 2025
Most restrictions on Crown land to be lifted tonight
Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Premier Your Government, Business and economyMost restrictions that were placed on Crown lands due to the high risk of wildfires will be removed at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
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August 24, 2025
Cormier and Pepperdene lead Team New Brunswick at the closing ceremony
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Family, home and communityTeam New Brunswick returns home with 17 medals following two weeks of competition at the 2025 Canada Summer Games that took place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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August 23, 2025
Eight new medals for Team New Brunswick
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoors, Your GovernmentTeam New Brunswick claimed eight medals Saturday at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s.
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August 23, 2025
Statement on the passing of Ron Turcotte
Office of the Premier Your GovernmentThe following message of condolence was issued by Premier Susan Holt on the passing of jockey Ron Turcotte
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August 22, 2025
Two new gold medals for Team New Brunswick
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoors, Your GovernmentTeam New Brunswick claimed two gold medals in track and field Friday at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s.
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August 22, 2025
Public consultations begin for new education plans
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and training, Your GovernmentThe government is launching public consultations to guide development of its next education plans.
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August 22, 2025
New care beds announced in Saint John
Department of Social Development Health and wellnessTwenty new generalist care beds have been added to the province’s long-term care system.
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August 21, 2025
Council announces new chair and members
Premier’s Council on Disabilities Your GovernmentThe Premier's Council on Disabilities has announced the appointment of a new chair and new members, as well as several reappointments.
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August 20, 2025
Two new medals for Team New Brunswick
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoors, Your GovernmentTeam New Brunswick claimed two medals in track and field Wednesday at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s.
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August 20, 2025
New collective agreement signed with court stenographers
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Laws and safety, Your GovernmentThe provincial government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1840, which represents more than 80 court stenographers, have signed a new collective agreement.
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August 20, 2025
Groupe Savoie investing in productivity and growth with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economy, Your GovernmentGroupe Savoie, a hardwood products manufacturer headquartered in Saint-Quentin, will modernize its operations and enhance efficiency at its Kedgwick facility with support from the provincial government.
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August 19, 2025
Athletics claims two medals to kick off second week of competition at Canada Games
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoors, Your GovernmentTeam New Brunswick claimed two medals on the track Tuesday at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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August 19, 2025
Industry allowed to resume some operations on Crown land
Department of Natural Resources Business and economy, Environment and natural resourcesSome businesses will be allowed to resume operations on Crown lands under strict conditions.
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August 19, 2025
First-quarter financial results for 2025-26
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economyThe government has released its first-quarter update for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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August 18, 2025
Statement on Special Care Home Week
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe following statement was issued by Social Development Minister Cindy Miles and Lyne Chantal Boudreau, minister responsible for seniors, in recognition of Special Care Home Week, Aug. 18-22.
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August 16, 2025
Flynn wins second medal as Team New Brunswick prepares for second week of competition at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsFredericton’s Molly Flynn won a bronze medal in the women’s road cycling criterium Saturday at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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August 15, 2025
Harvesting operations at minimum with strict safety protocols
Department of Natural Resources Business and economy, Environment and natural resourcesWhile a burn ban remains in place for the entire province, and all Crown lands are closed, staff from the Department of Natural Resources are allowing certain operations to continue under strict protocols.
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August 15, 2025
REVISED / Changes to regulations under Nursing Home Act
Department of Social Development, Department of Health Family, home and community, Laws and safetyThe government has made changes to regulations under the Nursing Home Act to better support patient flow and accelerate access to appropriate care.
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August 15, 2025
Premier’s message for National Acadian Day
Office of the Premier Your GovernmentThe following message was issued by Premier Susan Holt in recognition of National Acadian Day.
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August 14, 2025
New collective agreement signed with CUPE Local 1251
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economy, Laws and safetyThe provincial government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1251, which represents more than 750 people, have signed a new collective agreement.
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August 13, 2025
Flynn claims silver and second Team New Brunswick medal at Canada Games
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsST. JOHN’S (GNB) – Fredericton’s Molly Flynn won a silver medal in the women’s road race cycling event Wednesday at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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August 13, 2025
Forecast of thunderstorms brings risk of lightning-strike fires
Department of Natural Resources, Department of Justice and Public Safety Health and wellness, Your GovernmentFirefighting crews continue to face challenging situations as they battle wildfires around the province.
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August 12, 2025
New Brunswickers encouraged to conserve water
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resources, Your GovernmentNew Brunswickers are being encouraged to conserve water as surface water and groundwater levels are lower than normal throughout the province.
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August 12, 2025
Newman claims bronze and first Team New Brunswick medal at Canada Games
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsNew Brunswick swimmer Zachary Newman earned a bronze medal on the second day of competition at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s.
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August 11, 2025
Firefighters continue battling wildfires; extreme caution urged as dry conditions continue
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesStaff from the Department of Natural Resources and other agencies continue to fight wildfires in various areas of the province as hot, dry weather envelopes the region.
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August 9, 2025
High wildfire hazard leads to Crown land closures; public urged to be extremely cautious
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesAs of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 10, all Crown land in the province will close due to an extreme wildfire hazard.
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August 8, 2025
Government invests $7.24 million in early childhood educator wages
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe government is investing $7.24 million to add a fourth step to the early childhood educator wage grid.
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August 8, 2025
Tucker named Canada Games flag-bearer
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsTantramar’s Ella Tucker will be Team New Brunswick’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s Saturday at 7 p.m. NDT (6:30 p.m. ADT).
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August 8, 2025
Some forestry operations restricted due to high wildfire risk
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesRestrictions on some forestry operations will be in place over the next four days to protect the forests and New Brunswickers from the increasing risk of wildfires.
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August 7, 2025
Wildfire risk high across the province
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesNew Brunswickers are being asked to take precautions over the coming days due to the increased risk of wildfires.
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August 6, 2025
New development to improve access to affordable housing in St. Stephen
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityA new public housing development will soon expand access to affordable housing for families in St. Stephen.
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August 6, 2025
Systemair modernizing operations and expanding workforce with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economySystemair, a ventilation equipment manufacturer, is creating new jobs and investing more than $5.1 million to modernize its Grand-Bouctouche and Moncton facilities with support from the provincial government.
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August 4, 2025
2025 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick
Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Lieutenant Governor Family, home and community, Your GovernmentFive more people are being invested into the Order of New Brunswick.
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August 1, 2025
REVISED / Moncton developments to expand access to affordable housing and support services
Housing New Brunswick, Department of Social Development Family, home and communityTwo new eight-unit public housing developments will soon improve access to affordable housing and support services in Moncton.
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July 31, 2025
Door and window manufacturer expanding with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyA Grand Falls door and window manufacturer, G.R. Thériault Ltd., is expanding its facility and its production capabilities with support from the provincial and federal governments.
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July 30, 2025
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July 30, 2025
Memorandum of understanding signed with Prince Edward Island to improve trade and labour mobility
Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe governments of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility.
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July 30, 2025
Public participation process begins for air quality approval for McCain Foods
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe provincial government is starting the 180-day public participation process for the renewal of the Class 1 Air Quality Approval to Operate for the McCain Foods frozen food plant in the Florenceville-Bristol district of Carleton North.
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July 28, 2025
Increased investments in gender-based violence support services
Office of Women and Gender Equity Business and economy, Family, home and communityThe government is investing $9.2 million in services to address gender-based violence.
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July 28, 2025
Review of Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Laws and safety, Your GovernmentThe government has initiated a review of the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act to enhance public access to information and reduce restrictive rules.
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July 23, 2025
Funding to support housing projects in Miramichi
Regional Development Corporation Family, home and communityThe government is providing the City of Miramichi with $1.8 million to update infrastructure and enable two housing developments.
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July 22, 2025
Government support helps place family in new Habitat for Humanity home
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityA family in the Sackville district of Tantramar has a new home today thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick and the provincial government.
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July 21, 2025
Memorandum of understanding signed with Manitoba to improve trade and labour mobility
Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe governments of New Brunswick and Manitoba have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility.
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July 21, 2025
Prioritization of nursing home placements at Bathurst hospital
Department of Social Development, Department of Health Health and wellnessSocial Development Minister Cindy Miles has approved the temporary prioritization of patients at the Chaleur Regional Hospital who are waiting for admission to nursing homes.
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July 19, 2025
Funding for upgrades to Boyce Farmers’ Market
Regional Development Corporation, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Culture and heritageThe Boyce Farmers’ Market in Fredericton is receiving nearly $1 million in government funding for upgrades.
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July 18, 2025
New collective agreement signed with CUPE Local 1253
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economyThe provincial government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1253, which represents more than 3,300 workers, have signed a new collective agreement.
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July 18, 2025
Pharmacists funded to treat three more common ailments
Department of Health Health and wellnessNew Brunswickers have more options for health-care treatment now that pharmacists are publicly funded to address three more common ailments.
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July 17, 2025
New Fredericton development to expand affordable housing options
Housing New Brunswick Business and economy, Family, home and communityA new public housing development on Fredericton’s north side will expand access to affordable housing in the region.
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July 17, 2025
Metal fabricator investing in growth, efficiency and job creation with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyThe provincial government is supporting Atelier Gérard Beaulieu, a long-standing manufacturer in Saint-Quentin, in modernizing its operations and creating up to 30 full-time jobs.
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July 16, 2025
Prioritization of nursing home placements in four hospitals
Department of Social Development, Department of Health Family, home and community, Health and wellnessSocial Development Minister Cindy Miles has approved the temporary prioritization of patients at four hospitals who are waiting for admission to nursing homes.
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July 15, 2025
Final roster for the province’s Canada Games teams announced
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsTeam New Brunswick has announced the final rosters of the 26 teams that will represent the province at the 2025 Canada Summer Games taking place Aug. 8-25 in St. John’s.
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July 15, 2025
Expansion of Nursing Home Without Walls program
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home, a 200-bed nursing home in Moncton, is joining the Nursing Home Without Walls program.
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July 14, 2025
Measles outbreak declared in Sussex area
Department of Health Health and wellnessPublic Health has declared an outbreak of measles in the Sussex area.
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July 10, 2025
Confirmed case of measles in Sussex region, local vaccine clinic planned
Department of Health Health and wellnessA case of measles has been confirmed in the Sussex region.
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July 10, 2025
New Habitat for Humanity home built with government support
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityA family from the St. George district of Eastern Charlotte has moved into a new home thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick and the provincial government.
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July 9, 2025
New units in Miramichi improve affordable housing options
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityThe opening of three new public housing developments in Miramichi will improve access to affordable housing in the region.
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July 7, 2025
REVISED / Government formalizes direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Justice and Public Safety Business and economy, Laws and safetyThe provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding to allow direct-to-consumer alcoholic beverage sales with other participating Canadian jurisdictions.
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July 4, 2025
Canada Disability Benefit exempted to protect recipients from other benefit reductions
Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Laws and safetyA new federal benefit program will not affect eligibility or payments for disability-related benefits from the provincial government.
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July 3, 2025
Official opening of new memory care unit in Woodstock
Department of Social Development Health and wellnessA new unit has officially opened at the Riverside Court Retirement Residence in Woodstock, featuring 18 private rooms for people with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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July 3, 2025
Property tax system overhaul to focus on stability, transparency and fairness
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economy, Family, home and communityThe provincial government is engaging with New Brunswickers as it moves forward with a commitment to overhaul the property tax system.
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July 2, 2025
Economic report reveals growth in population, employment and investment
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economyThe 2024 Economy in Review report, published today, highlights ongoing growth in the New Brunswick economy.
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June 30, 2025
Annual traffic safety awareness campaign underway
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Driving and transportationWith construction season now underway, the provincial government and its industry partners are reminding motorists to slow down, heed posted speed limits, and exercise caution when driving in and around construction zones.
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June 30, 2025
Canada Day message
Office of the Premier Your GovernmentThe following statement was issued by Premier Susan Holt to mark Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1.
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June 27, 2025
Official New Brunswick Day celebrations to be held in Doaktown
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Office of the Premier Your GovernmentThis year’s official New Brunswick Day celebrations will take place in Doaktown on Monday, Aug. 4.
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June 26, 2025
Funding supports innovative nursing education project
Department of Health Education and trainingThe government is providing financial support to help the University of New Brunswick (UNB) create an extended reality education model for nursing students.
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June 25, 2025
Competition issued for position of consumer advocate for insurance
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Your GovernmentA competition is now underway to fill the position of the consumer advocate for insurance.
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June 25, 2025
Pickup arrangements available for Social Development payments
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe Department of Social Development is taking steps to avoid disruption of July’s social assistance cheques, given the potential work stoppage at Canada Post.
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June 23, 2025
Addictions and mental health court program to begin in 2026
Department of Justice and Public Safety, Department of Health Health and wellnessThe Moncton Addictions and Mental Health Court Program will begin next year.
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June 20, 2025
Information session scheduled for NB Power review
Department of Energy Your GovernmentThe first public information session for the review of NB Power will take place at noon on Wednesday, June 25.
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June 20, 2025
Expansion of Nursing Home Without Walls program
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityFoyer Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur, a 20-bed nursing home in Dieppe, is joining the Nursing Home Without Walls program.
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June 20, 2025
Pilot project aims to strengthen school staff expertise through revised calendar
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingA pilot project beginning in September will provide about two professional learning days per month for staff at 37 anglophone schools in the province.
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June 18, 2025
Xerox Canada creating jobs in Saint John with government support
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyXerox Canada will expand its digital sales operations in Saint John, creating up to 138 new full-time positions by the end of 2027 with support from the provincial government.
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June 17, 2025
Family health team to be established in Miramichi
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessA family health team is being formed this summer in Miramichi.
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June 16, 2025
Premier meets with New England governors in Boston
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Premier Your GovernmentPremier Susan Holt participated in a meeting of northeastern United States governors and eastern Canadian premiers at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, with the aim of strengthening trade and economic partnership. Representatives from Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont took part in the meeting.
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June 16, 2025
Public warned of potential health risks from cyanobacteria as temperatures rise
Department of Environment and Local Government, Department of Health Health and wellnessThe public is reminded that, although not all cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are harmful, some produce toxins that can cause skin, eye and throat irritation.
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June 13, 2025
Government negotiates increased immigration allocation
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour, Immigration Your GovernmentThe provincial government has negotiated an increased immigration allocation with the federal government.
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June 13, 2025
Expansion of Nursing Home Without Walls Program
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityVilla Chaleur in Bathurst is joining the Nursing Home Without Walls program.
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June 12, 2025
Official opening of new nursing home in Hautes-Terres
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityA new 60-bed nursing home held its official opening today in Hautes-Terres.
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June 12, 2025
Government eliminating more interprovincial trade exceptions
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Premier Your GovernmentThe provincial government is removing five more party-specific exceptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
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June 11, 2025
Tuition bursaries for paramedics, emergency medical technicians
Department of Health Education and trainingThe government is committing $6.5 million to a bursary program to reimburse paramedic and emergency medical technician students who train in New Brunswick.
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June 11, 2025
New Brunswick hosts Canadian-American trade conference
Opportunities New Brunswick, Office of the Premier Business and economyNew Brunswick welcomed delegates from both sides of the border as it hosted the Southeastern United States - Canadian Provinces Conference Sunday through Tuesday in Saint John.
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June 11, 2025
Air quality approval renewed for Irving Oil refinery
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the Irving Oil refinery in Saint John.
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June 10, 2025
Auditor general reports on maintenance of public housing units
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your GovernmentAuditor general Paul Martin tabled a report in the legislative assembly today that includes an audit of the maintenance of public housing units by the New Brunswick Housing Corporation.
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June 10, 2025
Auditor general reports on NB Power early retirement program
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your GovernmentAuditor general Paul Martin tabled a report in the legislative assembly today that includes a review on the design, implementation and outcomes of NB Power’s 2022 early retirement program.
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June 10, 2025
Auditor general reports on legal aid service delivery
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your GovernmentAuditor general Paul Martin tabled a report in the legislative assembly today that includes an audit of the New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission, examining the efficiency and effectiveness of legal aid service delivery in the province.
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June 9, 2025
Nursing Home Week is June 8-14
Department of Social Development, Office of the Premier Family, home and communityThe provincial government has declared June 8-14 to be Nursing Home Week to recognize nursing home employees and operators for their commitment to New Brunswick seniors.
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June 5, 2025
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE Local 1251
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentThe provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1251.
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June 5, 2025
Government supports hybrid operating room at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessThe provincial government is supporting a hybrid operating room at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton.
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June 4, 2025
Disability Awareness Week Awards presented
Premier’s Council on Disabilities Health and wellnessThe winners of the 2025 Disability Awareness Week Awards were honoured during the Disability Awareness Week legislative lunch in Fredericton on May 27.
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June 4, 2025
2025 Excellence in Education Awards recipients announced (anglophone sector)
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingEleven educators in the anglophone sector are being recognized with the Minister’s Excellence in Education Awards for their outstanding work.
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June 4, 2025
Rent cap to remain at three per cent, given ongoing affordability challenges
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityThe provincial government will keep its rent cap at three per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year to help those struggling with housing-related affordability issues.
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June 4, 2025
Public participation process begins for renewal of air quality approval for Lake Utopia Paper
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe provincial government is starting the 180-day public participation process for the renewal of the Class 1 Air Quality Approval to Operate for Lake Utopia Paper.
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June 3, 2025
New health system data tools added to MyHealthNB website, mobile app
Department of Health Health and wellnessMyHealthNB has added new data tools to its website and mobile app to provide more health information to New Brunswickers.
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June 3, 2025
Volume I of the 2025 auditor general’s report to be released
Auditor General of New Brunswick Your GovernmentVolume I of the 2025 report of the auditor general will be released at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10.
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June 3, 2025
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE Local 1840
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentThe provincial government has reached a tentative collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1840, which represents more than 70 court stenographers.
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June 2, 2025
Funding to support more daycare spaces in Carleton North
Regional Development Corporation Family, home and communityThe provincial government is supporting the Step Ahead – Bath Family Learning Centre in building a new educational daycare facility.
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May 30, 2025
Employers reminded of rules of employing children under 16
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Laws and safetyAs students prepare for summer break, and many begin seeking work, employers are reminded of the rules related to employing children.
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May 30, 2025
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE Local 1253
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentThe provincial government has reached a tentative collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1253.
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May 29, 2025
Research organization receives multimillion-dollar investment
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Business and economyThe provincial government is providing $6.9 million to the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council.
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May 28, 2025
Committee launches plan to guide environmental policy and engagement
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Environment and natural resourcesThe standing committee on climate change and environmental stewardship, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly, has developed an action plan to guide its work throughout 2025 and 2026.
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May 28, 2025
Increased investments to improve outcomes for youth in care
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityThe government is investing nearly $1.2 million to better support young people in care as they transition into adulthood.
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May 27, 2025
Scientific review underway in investigation of undiagnosed neurological illness, information line launched
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health has completed the initial data analysis phase of its investigation of undiagnosed neurological illness and submitted the results to the Public Health Agency of Canada for scientific review.
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May 27, 2025
Air quality approval renewed for Belledune Generating Station
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the Belledune Generating Station.
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May 26, 2025
Funding for pool replacement and library expansion in Saint-Quentin
Regional Development Corporation Business and economyThe government is investing in community infrastructure in Saint-Quentin, with $1.5 million to replace a public swimming pool and $222,730 to expand La Moisson Public Library.
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May 26, 2025
CCNB receives funding for next phase of renewal project
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and trainingThe Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) will receive $7.35 million to support the next phase of a renewal project on its Bathurst campus.
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May 26, 2025
Site selected for new school in Shediac
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Education and trainingA piece of land has been chosen for a new kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school in Shediac.
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May 26, 2025
May 25-31 is AccessAbility Week
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and trainingNew Brunswickers are encouraged to celebrate AccessAbility Week during the final week of May.
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May 23, 2025
Disability Awareness Week
Premier’s Council on Disabilities, Office of the Premier Your GovernmentThe Premier’s Council on Disabilities is observing Disability Awareness Week, May 25-31.
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May 23, 2025
NB Power review leads announced
Department of Natural Resources Your GovernmentThe three people who will lead the comprehensive review of NB Power were announced today.
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May 23, 2025
Coroner’s inquest rescheduled
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyA coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Wesley Geneau and Jarrett Lunn will now take place Sept. 15-19.
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May 22, 2025
New collective agreement signed with CUPE Local 1252
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Your GovernmentThe provincial government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1252, which represents more than 9,600 workers, have signed a new collective agreement.
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May 22, 2025
Student financial assistance applications now available for 2025-26 academic year
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and trainingStudents attending eligible post-secondary education programs starting between Aug. 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026, can now apply for financial assistance.
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May 20, 2025
Minister recuses himself from environmental assessment decision
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe following statement was issued by Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage.
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May 20, 2025
Rooftop hives installed to mark World Bee Day
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Your GovernmentIn honour of World Bee Day, the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick has announced the installation of beehives on the roof of the Departmental Building in Fredericton.
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May 20, 2025
Funding for rental benefit increased by $21 million, supporting additional 2,500 households
Housing New Brunswick, Office of the Premier Business and economyThe government has increased funding for the direct-to-tenant rental benefit by more than $21 million to help make housing more affordable and accessible for an additional 2,500 households per year.
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May 16, 2025
Family health team established in Carleton North
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessA family health team has been formed at the Carleton North Medical Clinic.
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May 15, 2025
Name chosen for new Fredericton school
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe new anglophone kindergarten-to-Grade 5 school opening in Fredericton’s Sunset Acres neighbourhood this September will be named Sunset Acres Elementary School.
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May 14, 2025
Actions taken to mitigate future electricity rate impacts
Department of Natural Resources Your GovernmentThe provincial government has removed the target date of 2029 for NB Power to reach its legislated goal of 80 per cent debt to 20 per cent equity in an effort to stabilize rate increases for New Brunswickers.
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May 13, 2025
New Brunswick residents to enjoy 25 per cent discount on daily and seasonal provincial park passes
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Office of the Premier Tourism, recreation and outdoorsIt will now cost less for New Brunswick residents to visit some of the provincial parks.
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May 13, 2025
Minister supports diversification in agri-food, seafood sectors
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Your GovernmentEfforts are being stepped up to diversify the New Brunswick agri-food and seafood markets.
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May 12, 2025
Second round of nurse retention payments to be issued
Department of Finance and Treasury Board, Office of the Premier Business and economyThe government is honouring its commitment of a second retention payment of $5,000 to nurses.
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May 12, 2025
Funding for sports facility upgrades at Université de Moncton
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and trainingThe provincial government is providing the Université de Moncton with $5 million for renovations and expansion planning of its 50-year-old physical education and sports centre.
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May 12, 2025
Electronic copies of licences now accepted by conservation officers
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesA change under the Fish and Wildlife Act means hunters and fishers may now present electronic copies of their licences to conservation officers when requested.
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May 9, 2025
New legislation to recognize profession of the artist
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Tourism, recreation and outdoorsLegislation has been introduced that would affirm recognition and fair compensation for professional artists in New Brunswick.
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May 8, 2025
River Watch 2025 ends
Department of Justice and Public Safety, Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resources, FloodThe River Watch Program for the 2025 freshet season ends today.
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May 8, 2025
Strategy for developing partnerships in francophone Africa
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Francophonie Business and economyThe provincial government has announced its new strategy on francophone Africa, which focuses on economic development, education and training, immigration and labour recruitment, as well as diplomatic relations.
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May 7, 2025
Legislation introduced aimed at improving local governance funding and supporting communities
Department of Environment and Local Government Family, home and communityThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Community Funding Act that, if passed, would allow for a new funding model that will enable local governments to support communities.
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May 6, 2025
Legislation tabled for one-year assessment freeze
Department of Finance and Treasury Board, Service New Brunswick Your GovernmentThe government has introduced legislative amendments that, if passed, would freeze real property assessment values to help provide relief and predictability to New Brunswickers as work continues to overhaul the province’s property tax system.
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May 6, 2025
Changes to the Trespass Act introduced
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesProposed changes to the Trespass Act were introduced today, aimed at eliminating an unintended consequence of previous changes.
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May 6, 2025
Announcement of nine Étincelles Award recipients
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe names of the recipients of the third annual Étincelles awards were announced this week.
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May 5, 2025
Alert Ready test to be conducted on May 7
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyAlert Ready, the National Public Alerting System, will be tested in New Brunswick on Wednesday, May 7, at 10:55 a.m.
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May 5, 2025
The Link Program celebrates 25 years
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Health and wellnessThe Link Program – offering mental health resources for youth in grades 6 through 12 – is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
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May 5, 2025
Whooping cough outbreak declared over
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak is over in New Brunswick.
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May 5, 2025
Minister outlines additional measures taken following fuel release
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesThe following statement was issued by Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage.
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May 5, 2025
Two new Habitat for Humanity homes built with government support
Housing New Brunswick Your GovernmentTwo families from the Miramichi area have moved into their own homes thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick and the provincial government.
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May 2, 2025
Updated water quality data portal
Department of Environment and Local Government Environment and natural resourcesNew Brunswickers can now use an updated portal to access water quality data for the province's lakes and rivers.
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May 2, 2025
2025 Export Awards celebrate resilience, agility and growth
Opportunities New Brunswick Your GovernmentOpportunities NB celebrated the province’s top-performing exporters at the 57th annual Export Awards in Fredericton on Thursday.
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May 1, 2025
Sexual Violence Awareness Month
Office of Women and Gender Equity Your GovernmentThe following statement was issued by Lyne Chantal Boudreau, minister responsible for women’s equality, in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
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May 1, 2025
Campobello Island ferry service starts early
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Driving and transportationAmid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the United States, the provincial government has begun seasonal ferry service to Campobello Island early.
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April 30, 2025
Funding to support access to fertility treatments
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Family, home and community, Your GovernmentThe government is honouring a commitment to help New Brunswickers start their families by investing more than $1.9 million to support access to fertility treatments.
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April 28, 2025
Education investments to return more teachers into classrooms and support students
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe provincial government is investing in transformational change to improve the services New Brunswickers depend on every day.
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April 28, 2025
Coroner’s inquest scheduled
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyA coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Wesley Geneau and Jarrett Lunn will be held June 9-13 at the Edmundston courthouse in Carrefour Assomption, 121 De l’Église St.
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April 25, 2025
Coroner’s inquest makes recommendations to improve safety while transporting people in custody
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyA jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations aimed at improving safety while transporting people in custody.
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April 24, 2025
Statement from minister on advocate’s report
Department of Social Development Laws and safety, Family, home and communityThe following statement was issued by Social Development Minister Cindy Miles in response to the New Brunswick Advocate’s report released today.
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April 24, 2025
Investments to improve gender-based violence services
Office of Women and Gender Equity Family, home and community, Your Government, Laws and safetyThe provincial government is investing additional funds in gender-based violence services as part of the Women’s Equality 2025-26 budget, which was tabled in the legislative assembly.
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April 24, 2025
New partnership intended to provide faster treatment for cataract surgery patients in Moncton region
Department of Health Health and wellnessA new partnership among Vitalité Health Network, Horizon Health Network and a Moncton-area ophthalmology clinic aims to increase access to surgical services in southeastern New Brunswick.
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April 24, 2025
New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador sign memorandum of understanding to improve trade and labour mobility
Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Your Government, Business and economyThe governments of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility.
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April 24, 2025
REVISED / Advocate raises alarm over cuts to child welfare budget
Office of the New Brunswick Advocate Your GovernmentThe Office of the New Brunswick Advocate has released the first instalment of its review of the 2025-26 provincial budget, sounding the alarm over a $47.1-million cut to child welfare services in the Department of Social Development, which amounts to nearly 25 per cent of current program spending.
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April 22, 2025
Environmental Trust Fund supports 196 projects
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economyNearly 200 community-based projects across the province are sharing $9.7 million from the Environmental Trust Fund.
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April 17, 2025
Government issues request for proposals for base budget review
Department of Health Your GovernmentThe government has released a request for proposals to perform a base budget review of the regional health authorities and EM/ANB Inc., which is the agency that oversees Extra-Mural/Ambulance New Brunswick and NB Health Link.
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April 17, 2025
Tentative agreement reached with school support staff
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Education and trainingThe provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the union that represents educational support staff.
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April 16, 2025
Memorandum of understanding signed with Ontario to reduce trade and labour mobility barriers
Office of the Premier, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Laws and safety, Your GovernmentThe governments of New Brunswick and Ontario have signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade and labour mobility.
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April 15, 2025
Nursing Home Without Walls program expands to Memramcook
Department of Social Development Family, home and community, Health and wellnessFoyer Saint-Thomas de la vallée de Memramcook officially joined the Nursing Home Without Walls program today, offering support services to seniors living in the community.
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April 15, 2025
Preparations begin for wildfire season
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesWith another wildfire season beginning soon, a new program – FireSmartNB – is educating people about changes they can make to better protect their homes and communities.
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April 15, 2025
Tantramar family health team expected to serve 1,000 more patients by year-end
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellness, Your GovernmentThe family health team at the Tantramar Primary Health Care Centre is expected to take another 1,000 patients from the NB Health Link provincial patient registry by the end of 2025.
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April 14, 2025
Two new Habitat for Humanity homes built with government support
Housing New Brunswick Family, home and communityTwo families from the Shediac area have moved into their own homes thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick and the provincial government.
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April 14, 2025
Government outlines plan for NB Power review
Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Premier Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe government announced today the plan for the comprehensive review of NB Power.
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April 14, 2025
Funding to assist universities with student housing plans
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and training, Family, home and communityThe government is providing more than $1.1 million to support student housing plans at the Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick (UNB).
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April 11, 2025
Babies born at Moncton hospital to be welcomed in new, innovative space
Department of Health Health and wellnessA new obstetrics and newborn care unit has been officially unveiled at the Moncton Hospital.
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April 9, 2025
Funding for local governments under new fiscal reform model
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe provincial government is increasing funding to local governments through a new fiscal reform funding model.
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April 9, 2025
Centre expands family health team to improve primary care access
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessThe family health team at the Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Centre has expanded.
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April 8, 2025
Minister outlines measures taken following fuel release in Woodstock
Department of Environment and Local Government Business and economy, Environment and natural resourcesThe following statement was issued by Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage concerning the release of fuel from a business in Woodstock.
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April 7, 2025
Official opening of new nursing home in Moncton
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityA new 60-bed nursing home officially opened today in Moncton.
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April 7, 2025
Centre expanding family health team to improve primary care access
Department of Health, Office of the Premier Health and wellnessThe Fredericton Northside Community Health Centre, a Horizon Health Network family health team, is expanding this summer.
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April 4, 2025
Investments in public safety
Department of Justice and Public Safety Business and economy, Health and wellnessThe 2025-26 budget for the Department of Justice and Public Safety was tabled at the legislative assembly.
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April 3, 2025
Investments to improve access to justice
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyNew financial investments aim to transform the delivery of justice for New Brunswickers.
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April 2, 2025
Moncton and Saint John region to host 2029 Canada Summer Games
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Office of the Premier Tourism, recreation and outdoorsThe City of Moncton and the Saint John region have been named official hosts of the 2029 Canada Summer Games.
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April 1, 2025
Applications for 2025 low-income seniors’ benefit now available
Department of Social Development Family, home and communityApplications are now available for the 2025 Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit, which increased to $616 on April 1.
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March 31, 2025
REVISED / Premier announces senior leadership changes and retirements
Executive Council Office, Office of the Premier Your GovernmentPremier Susan Holt has announced changes to the senior ranks of the government.
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March 27, 2025
New provincial court judge appointed
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safety, Your GovernmentMartin Goguen of Shediac Cape has been appointed as a sitting provincial court judge in Campbellton.
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March 27, 2025
Electric vehicle incentive will end July 1
Department of Natural Resources Business and economy, Environment and natural resourcesThe provincial government will end its Electric Vehicle Incentive Program on July 1
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March 27, 2025
Data analysis underway in investigation of undiagnosed neurological illness
Department of Health Health and wellnessThe Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health has begun the next phase of its investigation into cases of an undiagnosed neurological illness in the province.
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March 25, 2025
Legislation introduced to support interprovincial labour mobility
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe government has introduced legislative amendments to improve labour mobility and reduce interprovincial barriers.
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March 25, 2025
32 companies vie for 2025 New Brunswick Export Awards
Opportunities New Brunswick Business and economyOpportunities NB will celebrate the contributions of the province’s exporting companies at its 57th annual gala on May 1 in Fredericton.
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March 24, 2025
COVID-19 spring vaccine available April 7
Department of Health Health and wellnessNew Brunswickers who have personal risk factors for severe illnesses will be eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 7.
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March 21, 2025
Close of nominations for local government byelections
Elections NB Your GovernmentWith the close of nominations today, byelections will be held on Monday, April 14, for the following local governments.
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March 21, 2025
REVISED / Coroner’s inquest scheduled
Department of Justice and Public Safety Laws and safetyA coroner’s inquest into the death of Lonnie Carr will be held April 23-25 at the Wu Conference Centre, 6 Duffie Dr., Fredericton.
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March 21, 2025
Guideline on race discrimination
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission Your Government, Laws and safetyTo commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission has issued a new educational resource, Guideline on Race Discrimination.
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March 20, 2025
Funding to help protect Chignecto Isthmus from climate change
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Office of the Premier Environment and natural resources, Your GovernmentThe provincial governments of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and the federal government are working together to protect the Chignecto Isthmus, which is the land bridge that connects the two provinces.
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March 20, 2025
Minister says federal salmon strategy does not go far enough
Department of Natural Resources Environment and natural resourcesNatural Resources Minister John Herron is calling for more specific steps and faster action to be taken by the federal government, following the release of Canada’s first conservation strategy for Atlantic salmon.
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March 19, 2025
Amendments to allow oversized logging trucks on certain Crown land roads
Department of Natural Resources Driving and transportation, Environment and natural resourcesProposed changes to the Motor Vehicle Act, introduced today in the legislature, would allow non-standard logging trucks on certain segments of Crown land roads.
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March 19, 2025
REVISED / Legislation aims to improve process for launching new post-secondary programs
Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Education and trainingThe provincial government has introduced legislative amendments meant to make the process for launching new programs more efficient for some post-secondary institutions.
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March 19, 2025
Legislation introduced to address interprovincial barriers
Department of Justice and Public Safety, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Business and economyThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Liquor Control Act aimed at breaking down interprovincial trade barriers related to alcohol.
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March 19, 2025
Legislation introduced to cancel travel nurse contract
Department of Health Health and wellnessLegislation has been introduced that, if passed, would terminate a contract between Vitalité Health Network and Canadian Health Labs for travel nurse services.
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March 19, 2025
REVISED / Books of condolence for Antonine Maillet
Department of Intergovernmental Affairs Your GovernmentBooks of condolence for novelist and playwright Antonine Maillet are available for members of the public to sign. They are available weekdays during operational hours at the legislative assembly, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Government House, until Thursday, April 17.
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March 18, 2025
Budget 2025-26 – Driving Change, Delivering Progress
Department of Finance and Treasury Board Business and economy, Your GovernmentThe provincial government has tabled its 2025-26 budget, with a focus on investments in health care, education, housing and economic resilience.
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March 17, 2025
Launch of Provincial French Pride Week
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Education and trainingThe 36th Provincial French Pride Week will be celebrated March 17-21. This year’s slogan is Ma francophonie en harmonie (My Francophonie in harmony).
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