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Local governance action plan launched
The provincial government released an action plan to establish a new local governance system. Action Plan for a New Local Governance System in New Brunswick, released by Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch, is the result of extensive consultation and fulfils the provincial government’s commitment to establish a new local governance system.
Gas Tax Fund contributes to province’s wastewater infrastructure
Residents of the local service districts of Robertville, Pont Landry and Allardville will benefit from improved water treatment systems thanks to investments from the federal government’s Gas Tax Fund. From left: Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch; Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Robert Goguen; and Nepisiguit MLA Ryan Riordon.
Rogersville wins 2011 Community Recognition Award
The Village of Rogersville is the 2011 Community Recognition Award recipient for engaging youth in revitalizing their community. Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch presented the award to Rogersville Mayor Pierrette Robichaud, joined by residents from the community and students from area schools. From left: Isabelle Cormier, Strategic Plan Co-ordinator; Angèle McCaie, Strategic Plan Co-ordinator; Robichaud; Fitch; Jocelyne Bourque, councillor; and ...
New fire hall in the Local Service District of Manners Sutton
A new fire station will be constructed in the local service district of Manners Sutton to serve the surrounding area, including the Village of Harvey. The announcement was made by Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch. From left: Ross Little; Fitch; Fire Chief Jerrad Swan; York MLA Carl Urquhart; and Deputy Fire Chief Ian Little.
Regional fire protection services agreement signed
Two fire stations serving Blacks Harbour and the local service districts of Pennfield, Beaver Harbour and a portion of Lepreau will become one fire protection service under an agreement signed today. From left: Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch; and Blacks Harbour Mayor Teresa James.
Rural Community of Campobello Island taking shape
The newly elected council of the Rural Community of Campobello Island was sworn in during a ceremony held on Monday, Nov. 29. From left, front row: Coun. Terrence Preston; Mayor Stephen Smart; Coun. Kevin Sawtelle; and Coun. Carson Savage. From left, back row: Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch; and Charlotte-Campobello MLA Curtis Malloch.
Bouctouche wins 2010 Community Recognition Award
The Town of Bouctouche has been chosen as the 2010 Community Recognition Award recipient for its green plan submission. Pictured with students from École Clément-Cormier are, from left: Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams; Bouctouche Mayor Aldéo Saulnier; and Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch.
New minister
Premier David Alward and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held on Oct. 12 at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton. From left: David Ferguson, clerk of the Executive Council; Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas; Alward; and Bruce Fitch, who takes the oath of office to become the Minister of Local Government and Minister responsible for ...
Stronger protection for animals now in force
A new pet establishment regulation that licenses kennels and previously un-licensed pet retail stores and animal shelters is now in effect. The regulation makes New Brunswick one of the few provinces to oversee pet establishments to such a high degree. It will be administered by the New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NBSPCA). From left: ...
Environmental Trust Fund supports municipalities
The provincial government will invest $46,000 from the Environmental Trust Fund to help New Brunswick municipalities better adapt to climate change. From left: Local Government Minister Chris Collins; and Shawn Dalton, director, Environment and Sustainable Development Research Centre, University of New Brunswick.
Government to provide financial assistance for a new fire hall
The provincial government is investing $170,000 to help build a new fire station in the local service district (LSD) of Campobello Island. The funding was announced by Local Government Minister Chris Collins.
$52,000 to support volunteer firefighter training
The provincial government has invested $52,000 in grants to the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs (NBAFC), to support training for volunteer firefighters.
New minister takes office
Moncton East MLA Chris Collins was sworn in as the new minister of local government at a ceremony today at the legislative assembly in Fredericton.