http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia.html New Brunswick Multimedia http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.05.2012-05-17_1.JPG.html A discussion paper containing 116 recommendations designed to ensure the responsible environmental management of New Brunswick's oil and natural gas industry was released today. The recommendations include proposals to complement the province's existing regulatory framework. From left: Environment and Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch; and Natural Resources Minister Bruce Northrup. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.05.2012-05-11_1.jpg.html The New Brunswick government is investing $1.5 million in innovation in the forestry industry at Université de Moncton's Edmundston campus. From left: Audrey Labonté, a student at the Edmundston campus; Prime Minister Stephen Harper; and Premier David Alward. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.05.2012-05-11_3.jpg.html Federal, provincial and territorial tourism ministers met in Saint John this week to explore how best to enhance Canada's position on the world stage. From left: Peter Taptuna, minister for Economic Development and Transportation (Nunavut); Robert Henderson, minister of Tourism and Culture (PEI); Flor Marcelino, minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism (Manitoba); Maxime Bernier, federal minister of state for Small Business and Tourism; Trevor Holder, minister of Culture, Tourism and Healthy Living (New Brunswick); Derrick Dalley, minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation (Newfoundland and Labrador); David Ramsay, minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT); and Percy Paris, minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage (Nova Scotia). Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.05.2012-05-10_1.jpg.html Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Michael Olscamp met with several stakeholders in the fisheries sector during a tour in the Acadian Peninsula on May 9. From left: Émanuel Moyen, Maritime Fishermen's Union; Bernard Haché, fisherman; Joel Gionet, Association des Crabiers Acadiens; Olscamp; Jean Lanteigne, Fédération régionale acadienne des Pêcheurs Professionnels; Daniel Gionet, Association des Crevettiers acadiens du Golfe; Roger Vienneau, Association des pêcheurs professionnels membres d’équipage; Alyre Gauvin, Association des pêcheurs de poissons de fond acadiens. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.05.2012-05-08_1.jpg.html A plan designed to accelerate economic growth province-wide was released today by Premier David Alward. Entitled, Growing Together – An Economic Development Action Plan for New Brunswick, the plan envisions economic development as a community-driven venture and redefines government's role in stimulating a strong and sustainable economy. In photo: Alward speaks at announcement. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.05.2012-05-03_2.jpg.html Premier David Alward and Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Jody Carr presented certificates to three schools recognized by the KIRA awards for promoting the use of information and communications technology in the classroom. From left: Carr; Barb Long, principal, Central New Brunswick Academy; Gerry Caron, principal, Sunny Brae Middle School; Heather Hallett, principal, New Maryland Elementary School; and Alward. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.05.2012-05-03_1.jpg.html Key features of the new school district structure, including more support for school principals, were announced today by Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Jody Carr. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2013-04-26_1.jpg.html An electronic system developed by the Department of Natural Resources to collect and improve the use of fisheries-related data is a finalist for the 2012 KIRA Awards. Shown is Pam Seymour, a department biologist, who is entering fisheries data collected from a brook. Thu, 26 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012-04-25_1.jpg.html The blood and laboratory specimen collection clinic and the ECG services clinic have re-opened at the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Joseph Hospital in Perth-Andover. The blood and laboratory specimen collection clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday, while the ECG clinic offers services three days a week. Patients can now call for an appointment at 506-273-7128. From left: Guilmond Violette has a blood sample drawn by Nicole Lavoie, a laboratory technologist at the hospital. Wed, 25 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012-04-23_1.jpg.html Nominations are now open for the 2012 Environmental Leadership Awards. The awards recognize New Brunswickers who are committed to enhancing and protecting the environment. Environment and Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch made the announcement at Gunningsville Elementary School in Riverview. He was joined by last year's poster contest winner, Grade 5 student Alexis DeLong, whose design is featured in the 2012 promotional materials. From left: Albert MLA Wayne Steeves; DeLong; and Fitch. Mon, 23 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012-04-20_1.jpg.html The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined investment of close to $250,000 to help a Nackawic company, Riverbend Log Homes. The funds will help the company expand its markets by adding a new sanding and staining building, and upgrading equipment. From left: York North MLA Kirk MacDonald; Tobique-Mactaquac MP Mike Allen; and Ron Blaney and Jeff Blaney of Riverbend Log Homes. Fri, 20 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012-04-18_1.jpg.html The Council of the Federation Literacy Awards were announced on New Brunswick Literacy Day. From left: Bertier Bérubé, Apprentissage pour Adultes Chaleur Adult Learning Inc.; Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Martine Coulombe; and Larry Gullison, A.L. Gullison Ltd./Disaster Kleenup. The award recognizes outstanding achievement, innovative practices and excellence in literacy. Wed, 18 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012-04-17_1.jpg.html A new initiative to encourage growth in New Brunswick's gaming sector, the New Brunswick Digital Media Development Program, was unveiled by Economic Development Minster Paul Robichaud. From left: Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; George Donovan, chief executive officer, Gogii Games; and Robichaud. Tue, 17 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012-04-16_4.jpg.html The provincial and federal governments are investing a total of $342,000 to help Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co. Inc. upgrade its facility and modernize equipment to increase its production capacity. From left: Premier David Alward; Tobique-Mactaquac MP Mike Allen; Ryan Albright, president and chief executive officer, Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co.; and Victoria-Tobique MLA Wes McLean. Mon, 16 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012-04-16_3.jpg.html The provincial and federal governments are making a combined investment of $297,775 to help SC and W Solutions Ltd. expand its liquid fertilizer operation to meet increasing demand for its product in export markets. From left: Premier David Alward; Eltjo van Cingel, president, SC and W Solutions; Tobique-Mactaquac MP Mike Allen; and Victoria-Tobique MLA Wes McLean. Mon, 16 April 2012 00:00:00 AST http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/multimedia/mmrenderer.2012.04.2012_04_16_1.jpg.html The official opening of the expanded and renovated facilities of École élémentaire Sacré-Cœur in Grand Falls took place April 15. Posing with students from the school are, from left: Bertrand Beaulieu, superintendent, School District 3; Danny Soucy, MLA for Grand Falls-Drummond-Saint-André; Mia Givskud, school principal; Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Jody Carr; Jeanne Da Gauthier, chair of District 3 education council; and Claudette Kavanaugh, chair of the parent school support committee. Mon, 16 April 2012 00:00:00 AST Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 AST