http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/featured_news.html Featured News - Government of New Brunswick http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0473.html The provincial government is investing $7.25 million in a new innovation fund to help small- and medium-sized enterprises become more productive and competitive. Premier David Alward made the announcement today. 2013051710:41:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0469.html The provincial government has partnered with industry and the New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program (NBTAP) to support an initiative that leads to early entry into the apprenticeship program. The announcement was made today at Simonds High School. 2013051709:13:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0466.html The New Brunswick and federal governments are making a further, combined investment of more than $7.9 million to continue work on the Fundy Trail Parkway east of St. Martins. 2013051616:51:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0464.html The chief and council, provincial government officials and members of the community gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of the Edmundston Truck Stop, the first tenant to begin operations at the Grey Rock Power Centre, a 28-hectare (70-acre) commercial centre on the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. 2013051614:18:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0462.html The provincial and federal governments are making a combined investment of $427,000 in advanced technologies to help the trucking industry take advantage of the Atlantic Gateway. 2013051613:52:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0460.html The provincial and federal governments today announced investments in Apex Industries Inc. to help improve the company’s competitiveness and to create greater opportunities for the aerospace and defence sector. 2013051609:30:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0459.html The provincial government is taking several measures to protect children when they go online. More experts are being added to the RCMP’s Internet protection unit in New Brunswick, and a public awareness campaign aimed at children and families will be carried out later this year. 2013051609:21:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0452.html The New Brunswick government is investing up to $125,000 in a modernization project at Soleno Inc. in McAdam. 2013051513:20:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0445.html A new trade certification program will help enterprising tradespeople in Atlantic Canada obtain the tools they need to succeed in business. 2013051509:52:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0438.html The provincial government is investing $241,200 in Resnet inc. to help Edmundston youth acquire the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter the workforce and find a job. 2013051409:48:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0437.html Innovative companies that demonstrate strong potential for growth in Atlantic Canada will now have greater access to the funds they need to grow and compete in the international marketplace. 2013051409:19:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0429.html Representatives of the provincial and federal government joined company officials today to celebrate the opening of B.W.S. Manufacturing Ltd.'s new facility. They also announced provincial and federal investments that helped the company acquire a neighbouring manufacturing facility to establish the new plant, enabling the company to increase its capacity while improving worker safety and efficiency. 2013051309:39:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0423.html The fifth annual Premier's Awards for Energy Efficiency were presented on May 9 in Fredericton to 13 recipients by Premier David Alward. 2013051008:33:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0422.html Salaries of MLAs and cabinet ministers will be frozen for a fourth consecutive year under legislative amendments introduced today. 2013050914:39:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0416.html The provincial government today released a blueprint which will help guide the oil and natural gas industry in New Brunswick in the years ahead. 2013050911:08:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0414.html A act to expand the mandate of the ombudsman to include government-funded long-term care services was introduced in the legislative assembly today by Healthy and Inclusive Communities Minister Dorothy Shephard. 2013050812:17:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0411.html A progress report on the Action Plan for Mental Health in New Brunswick 2011-18 is now available. 2013050811:30:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0409.html Licensed practical nursing graduates will be able to enter the bachelor of nursing program at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus, under a pilot project supported by the Department Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. 2013050811:14:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0408.html A new Electricity Act introduced in the legislative assembly today will allow NB Power to operate more efficiently, increase transparency and continue to provide stable electricity rates. 2013050715:38:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0402.html The New Brunswick government is increasing financial assistance for small- and medium-size businesses to create jobs. 2013050313:29:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0388.html Strengthening the regional economy, creating jobs, and providing training opportunities for Atlantic Canadians were highlights of the discussion as Premier David Alward met with his Atlantic counterparts April 28 and 29. 2013042916:28:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0377.html The boundaries of 49 new electoral districts for the Province of New Brunswick have been made public by the Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission. The commission's recommendations are contained in its final report released today. 2013042513:33:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0374.html The names of the appointees to the New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council were presented today by Premier David Alward and Geoff Flood, co-chairs of the council. 2013042415:40:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0369.html Legislation was introduced today by Premier David Alward to create the New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council. 2013042315:10:00 http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0368.html The provincial government is undertaking the broadest number of policy changes to social assistance since the 1990s. 2013042315:00:00 2013051710:41:00