https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/public-safety/news.html Justice and Public Safety News Releases https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.05.0192.html Two pieces of legislation introduced today are intended to free up more time for judges and the courts. Tue, 07 May 2024 15:15:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.05.0191.html The provincial government has introduced amendments to the Salvage Dealers Licensing Act aimed at reducing fire risk and increasing accountability for any non-compliance by salvage dealers. Tue, 07 May 2024 15:09:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.05.0190.html The provincial government has introduced amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act that, if passed, would strengthen the administrative penalties for impaired driving and implement a program to suspend a driver’s licence on the spot. Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.05.0186.html Peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety recently conducted operations that resulted in an arrest and the seizure of cannabis-related products in Saint John, and a contraband tobacco seizure in Bathurst. Mon, 06 May 2024 15:56:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.05.0184.html Alert Ready, the National Public Alerting System, will be tested in New Brunswick on Wednesday, May 8, at 2:55 p.m. Mon, 06 May 2024 12:50:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0173.html The following statement was issued today by Attorney General Hugh J. Flemming. Fri, 26 April 2024 14:58:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0171.html The provincial government has approved disaster financial assistance programs to help individuals, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and local governments that suffered property damage following two storms during the winter. Fri, 26 April 2024 14:34:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/elg/news/news_release.2024.04.0165.html After almost six weeks in operation, the River Watch Program for the 2024 freshet season ends today. Tue, 23 April 2024 13:58:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0158.html Peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety arrested seven people and seized cannabis-related items and cash after searches at cannabis dispensaries in Saint John, Riverview and Moncton. Thu, 18 April 2024 08:43:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0151.html A jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations aimed at improving emergency department services. Tue, 09 April 2024 16:18:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0140.html A coroner’s inquest into the death of Darrell Mesheau will be held April 8-11 at the Fredericton Inn, 1315 Regent St. Tue, 02 April 2024 12:47:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0125.html New transport truck drivers will be required to take an approved training program before being granted a Class 1 licence, effective April 1. Mon, 18 March 2024 14:58:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0120.html Guilty pleas have been entered by two men facing separate charges related to illegal tobacco and possessing cannabis for the purpose of distribution. Fri, 15 March 2024 15:18:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0117.html Peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety have arrested two people and seized contraband cannabis and other illegal products from two dispensaries. Thu, 14 March 2024 14:54:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/elg/news/news_release.2024.03.0113.html The annual River Watch program was launched today to provide New Brunswickers with information on the status of rivers, potential ice jams and other flood issues across the province during the coming weeks. Tue, 12 March 2024 13:42:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0109.html New Brunswickers are reminded to move their clocks ahead and change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors this weekend. Fri, 08 March 2024 11:52:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0098.html The following statement was issued today by Attorney General Hugh J. Flemming. Fri, 01 March 2024 16:31:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0097.html New Brunswick residents affected by the heavy rainfall on Feb. 28-29 can report related property damage by calling 1-888-298-8555 or by registering online. Fri, 01 March 2024 11:00:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0091.html Three adults were removed from a residence at 872 McCavour Dr. in Saint John on Feb. 15 following reports of illegal drug activity. Wed, 28 February 2024 13:17:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0084.html A jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations to improve safety in high-risk industries. Fri, 23 February 2024 16:06:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0075.html More than 82,000 contraband cigarettes were recently seized in the Miramichi region. Fri, 16 February 2024 13:51:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0064.html The following statement was issued today by Attorney General Hugh J. Flemming regarding the legal status of certain actions taken under the Family Services Act between Dec. 13, 2023, and Jan. 26, 2024. Mon, 12 February 2024 16:18:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0062.html A coroner’s inquest into the death of Louis Gagnon will be held Feb. 20-23 at the Campbellton courthouse, 157 Water St. Mon, 12 February 2024 10:57:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0056.html Luc Roy has been appointed as a sitting provincial court judge in Campbellton, Justice Minister Hugh J. Flemming announced today. Tue, 06 February 2024 15:44:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0053.html New Brunswickers affected by the storm surge on Jan. 10 along the province’s eastern coastline can report property damage by calling the Damage Report Line at 1-888-298-8555 or by registering online. Mon, 05 February 2024 13:27:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0043.html The following statement was issued today by Attorney General Hugh J. Flemming. Tue, 30 January 2024 16:44:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0032.html The following statement on the attack last night on the synagogue in Fredericton was issued today by Minister of Justice and Public Safety Kris Austin: Sat, 27 January 2024 15:17:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/news/news_release.2024.01.0029.html The Child and Youth Well-Being Act and its accompanying regulations have been proclaimed. Fri, 26 January 2024 12:07:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0021.html Peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety have arrested a man and woman and seized contraband cannabis and other illegal products in Saint John. Tue, 23 January 2024 12:15:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0002.html Scrap-metal company American Iron and Metal (AIM) has consented to a court order requiring it to reach compliance with National Fire Code provisions at three New Brunswick sites by Feb. 7. Thu, 04 January 2024 15:04:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0644.html Public Safety Minister Kris Austin has revoked the salvage dealer’s licence of the American Iron and Metal (AIM) facility at 1 Protection St. in Saint John. Fri, 29 December 2023 10:25:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0640.html New Brunswickers affected by the storm on Dec. 18-19 can report property damage by calling the Damage Report Line at 1-888-298-8555 or by registering online. Thu, 21 December 2023 15:30:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0633.html The Department of Justice and Public Safety has issued compliance orders to 10 salvage dealers following on-site inspections. Tue, 19 December 2023 11:27:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0627.html Investigations by peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s Safer Communities Program have resulted in three men pleading guilty in separate court appearances. Thu, 14 December 2023 15:28:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0612.html About 70,000 cigarettes were seized recently in the Campbellton area by peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec. Mon, 11 December 2023 11:37:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0611.html A jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations to improve safety on residential construction sites. Fri, 08 December 2023 10:05:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0610.html After reviewing findings from the task force report into the fire at the American Iron and Metal (AIM) facility in Saint John, the provincial government will determine if its salvage dealers’ licence should be revoked. Fri, 08 December 2023 09:10:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0607.html A jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations to improve safety at Marwood Ltd. and similar businesses that manufacture wood products. Wed, 06 December 2023 11:00:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0595.html Mélanie Poirier LeBlanc has been appointed as a sitting provincial court judge in Fredericton, Justice Minister Hugh J. Flemming announced today. Thu, 30 November 2023 13:24:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0581.html Twelve New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed King’s counsel. Tue, 28 November 2023 09:59:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0580.html The Office of the Chief Coroner has announced an inquest into the death of Daniel Moore will be held Dec. 6-7 at Marysville Place, 20 McGloin St., Fredericton. Tue, 28 November 2023 09:13:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0578.html Peace officers from the Department of Justice and Public Safety recently seized about 115,000 contraband cigarettes in the Campbellton area. Mon, 27 November 2023 10:02:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0576.html An inquest into the death of William Russell has been scheduled for Dec. 4-5 at Marysville Place, 20 McGloin St., Fredericton. Mon, 27 November 2023 09:00:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0572.html Recommendations related to police involvement in domestic violence cases were made following a coroner’s inquest into the death of Ryan Nowlan. Thu, 23 November 2023 11:18:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0570.html More than 52,000 contraband cigarettes were recently seized in the Campbellton area by peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety. Wed, 22 November 2023 14:27:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0562.html Peace officers from the Department of Justice and Public Safety recently seized contraband cannabis and various illegal products in Saint John. Fri, 17 November 2023 09:52:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0561.html A coroner’s inquest into the death of Ryan Nowlan has been scheduled for Nov. 21-24 at the Saint John Law Courts, 10 Peel Plaza. Fri, 17 November 2023 08:59:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0551.html Alert Ready, the national emergency alert system, will be tested in New Brunswick on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 10:55 a.m. Tue, 14 November 2023 09:02:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0545.html New Brunswickers are reminded it is not just the sellers who face penalties for the importation and sale of illegal cigarettes. Fri, 10 November 2023 10:07:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0543.html A jury at a coroner’s inquest has made recommendations aimed at improving mental health services. Wed, 08 November 2023 17:55:00 +0300 Tue, 07 May 2024 15:15:00 +0300