A federal-provincial agreement will provide $1.6 million in new funding to support victims of crime in New Brunswick, particularly those who are currently underserved by the justice system.

McKesson Canada is investing $25-million to strengthen its distribution business in Moncton, which will become the company's regional base to serve its customers in the Maritimes.

Families and communities are being encouraged by the provincial government to showcase the benefits of reading and promote literacy throughout New Brunswick today in support of National Family Literacy Day.

Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety participated in-depth discussions during a meeting that concluded today in Charlottetown, P.E.I.