News Releases - Government of New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/recent_news.html News Releases - Government of New Brunswick en Financial support for housing development in Nackawic-Millville https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0323.html The government is providing funding to support a new mixed residential housing development in Nackawic-Millville. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:25:00 -0400 Tentative agreements reached with college instructors https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0322.html The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and Collège communautaire du Nouveau Brunswick (CCNB) have both reached tentative collective agreements with the union representing their instructors. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:22:00 -0400 CUPE Local 1418 to vote on tentative agreement https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0320.html Members of CUPE Local 1418 representing, among other professions, social workers in New Brunswick will be voting next week on a tentative collective agreement. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:10:00 -0400 Antique Automobile Museum to reopen in 2025 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0318.html The Antique Automobile Museum in Edmundston is slated to reopen its doors in 2025. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:28:00 -0400 Tentative agreement reached with Crown prosecutors https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0317.html The provincial government has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing Crown prosecutors. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:19:00 -0400 Investment targets skilled trades and housing https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0315.html The government is investing $276,000 in an initiative that will train new carpenters and construct new homes on Fredericton’s north side. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:17:00 -0400 REVISED / New insurance program to help protect and attract maple producers https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0313.html A new risk management tool for New Brunswick maple producers aims to protect them financially from production losses caused by natural perils such as extreme weather conditions. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:27:00 -0400 Tentative agreement reached with specialized health-care professionals https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0312.html The provincial government has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing specialized health-care professionals. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:43:00 -0400 Letter of intent signed with Indonesia to form health-care recruitment partnership https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0311.html The provincial government has signed a letter of intent that could make it easier to recruit trained health-care workers from Indonesia, including nurses and nursing aides. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:50:00 -0400 Candidates sought for Accessibility Advisory Board https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0310.html The government is seeking candidates to serve on an advisory board addressing accessibility issues. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:50:00 -0400 Funding for municipal infrastructure in Caraquet and Hautes-Terres https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0309.html The provincial government is supporting Caraquet and Hautes-Terres with funding to enable housing development. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:09:00 -0400 Investment in infrastructure at Parlee Beach Provincial Park https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0308.html The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is investing in infrastructure upgrades at Parlee Beach Provincial Park to improve the visitor experience. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:01:00 -0400 Progress being made on provincial health plan objectives https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0306.html Almost 75 per cent of the provincial health plan’s goals have been achieved, two-and-a-half years into the five-year plan. The health plan, Stabilizing Health Care: An Urgent Call to Action, was released in November 2021. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:39:00 -0400 New provincial court judge appointed https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0305.html Lyne Raymond has been appointed as a sitting provincial court judge in Fredericton, Justice Minister Hugh J. Flemming announced today. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:20:00 -0400 Man fined for possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling it https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0304.html A Moncton man has pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling it without being authorized to do so under the Cannabis Act. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:20:00 -0400 Development agreement signed with Natoaganeg First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0303.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation to support the community’s priorities related to social, environmental, cultural and economic matters. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:21:00 -0400 New program to focus on greenhouse gas emission reduction and farm sustainability https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0302.html Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved farm sustainability are the goals of a new agriculture-focused funding program. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:02:00 -0400 Two more Habitat for Humanity homes built with government support https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0301.html Two Fredericton families will be moving into their own homes in the coming days thanks to a partnership between Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick and the provincial government. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:40:00 -0400 Report highlights gains in population, employment and investment https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0300.html The 2023 Economy in Review report released today demonstrates the continued growth and success of the New Brunswick economy last year, according to Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Man pleads guilty to charges related to illegal tobacco https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.07.0298.html A Prince Edward Island man pleaded guilty recently to three charges related to contraband cigarettes. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:55:00 -0400 New public housing built in partnership with Moncton-based Rising Tide https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.06.0297.html The New Brunswick Housing Corporation and a non-profit group in Moncton have partnered to create eight new public housing units. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:31:00 -0400 Canada Day message https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.06.0296.html The following message was issued by Premier Blaine Higgs to mark Canada Day, Monday, July 1. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Whooping cough outbreak on Acadian Peninsula https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.06.0295.html An outbreak of whooping cough (Pertussis) has been declared on the Acadian Peninsula. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:10:00 -0400 Two arrested, cannabis products seized from dispensary https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.06.0294.html Peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety recently arrested two people and seized contraband cannabis products from a dispensary in Saint John. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:23:00 -0400 Government prepared to take ownership and secure properties of Smurfit-Stone mill site https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.06.0293.html The provincial government is prepared to take ownership of the Smurfit-Stone mill site properties not sold during today’s tax sale. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:30:00 -0400 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:25:00 -0400