News Releases - Government of New Brunswick http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/recent_news.html News Releases - Government of New Brunswick Regional Service Commission public sessions begin http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0438.html The first of eight Regional Service Commission public information sessions will take place in Kingsclear on Wednesday, May 23. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:23:00 AST Wayne Mallett ordered to pay $15,000 for misleading securities commission http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0437.html Wayne Mallett, a businessman from Little Shemogue near Moncton, was ordered to pay $15,000 in administrative penalties and $2,000 in costs as part of a settlement agreement approved by a panel of the New Brunswick Securities Commission on May 9. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:16:00 AST Southeastern United States - Canadian Provinces Alliance conference http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0436.html Deputy Premier and Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud will lead a delegation of eight New Brunswick companies to the fifth annual Southeastern United States - Canadian Provinces Alliance conference to be held May 20-22 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00:00 AST Changes to water and waste water commissions announced http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0435.html Water and waste water commissions would be subject to greater accountability and strengthened governance rules under amendments proposed to the Clean Environment Act, in accordance with recommendations made by the Auditor General in 2011. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:27:00 AST Discussion papers released with recommendations for new standards for the oil and natural gas industry http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0434.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. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:51:00 AST New Brunswick companies trading on foreign stock exchanges being investigated http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0433.html At least nine of 74 companies incorporated at the same address in Shediac are under investigation by staff of the New Brunswick Securities Commission. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:52:00 AST International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0432.html The following statement was issued today by Randy Dickinson, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:09:00 AST Hollywood comes to Kings Landing http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0431.html Filming of a civil war movie is scheduled to begin today at Kings Landing Historical Settlement. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:42:00 AST Recount option available in close contests http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0429.html Elections NB is preparing for any recounts that may be requested following the elections held May 14. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:12:00 AST Amendments proposed to Early Learning and Childcare Act http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0430.html Amendments have been proposed to the unproclaimed Early Learning and Childcare Act to establish a single piece of legislation called the Early Childhood Services Act. The amendments are subsequent to the transfer of early childhood services to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 AST Regional approach for emergency and disaster management introduced http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0427.html A new service delivery approach to manage emergencies and disasters in local communities would be implemented under amendments to the Emergency 911 Act introduced in the legislative assembly today. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:41:00 AST Premier announces new president, chief executive officer of Efficiency NB http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0426.html Margaret-Ann Blaney will become the new president and chief executive officer of Efficiency NB, effective June 4. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:08:00 AST Anti-bullying initiatives introduced http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0425.html The provincial government introduced several comprehensive, multi-faceted initiatives today to address bullying in schools. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:58:00 AST Student Financial Assistance Applications now available http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0424.html The 2012-13 Student Financial Assistance applications are now available. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:13:00 AST Minister's statement on information related to long guns http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0423.html The following statement was issued today by Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Robert Trevors: Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:00 AST Legislation would establish new governance model for apprenticeship, occupational certification http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0422.html A new governance model for apprenticeship and occupational certification would be established under An Act to Replace the Apprenticeship and Occupational Act, introduced today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Martine Coulombe. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:39:00 AST Innovation working group presents report http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0420.html The innovation working group that examined ways to foster and accelerate innovation in the province presented its report to Premier David Alward today in Fredericton. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:49:00 AST NB Liquor announces store hours for Victoria Day weekend http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0419.html NB Liquor advises customers that all of its corporate stores will be closed on Monday, May 21, in observance of Victoria Day. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:50:00 AST An additional 260 licences available for resident moose draw http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0417.html An additional 260 licences are available in this year's annual moose draw for New Brunswick residents. Mon, 14 May 2012 14:41:00 AST Infrastructure improvement project at Val Comeau http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0415.html The New Brunswick government is investing in an infrastructure improvement project at Camping Val Comeau. Sat, 12 May 2012 17:16:00 AST Investment in innovation to help rebuild New Brunswick forestry industry http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0408.html The New Brunswick government is investing $1.5 million in innovation in the forestry industry at Université de Moncton's Edmundston campus. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:08:00 AST Itinerary of 2012 Royal Tour released http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0414.html Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Saint John and Canadian Forces Base Gagetown during the Victoria Day weekend, according to the official itinerary of the 2012 Royal Tour released today. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:45:00 AST Senior goodwill ambassadors meet in Woodstock http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0413.html Senior goodwill ambassadors from across New Brunswick gathered in Woodstock May 10 and 11, at the midpoint of their two-year term of promoting all that the province has to offer. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:35:00 AST Village Historique Acadien celebrates 35th anniversary http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0412.html The Village Historique Acadien launched its programming in the context of its 35th anniversary celebrations. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:30:00 AST Tourism ministers from across the country met in Saint John http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2012.05.0411.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. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:15:00 AST Tue, 22 May 2012 10:23:00 AST