Tourism, Heritage and Culture https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news.html Tourism, Heritage and Culture New Brunswickers ready for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.07.0333.html The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris begin today, followed by the Paralympics starting on Aug. 28. Seven athletes and five coaches from New Brunswick have been officially selected to represent Team Canada. Fri, 26 July 2024 15:20:00 +0300 Antique Automobile Museum to reopen in 2025 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.07.0318.html The Antique Automobile Museum in Edmundston is slated to reopen its doors in 2025. Wed, 17 July 2024 14:28:00 +0300 Investment in infrastructure at Parlee Beach Provincial Park https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/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 July 2024 14:01:00 +0300 Provincial park passes available from public libraries https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.06.0257.html New Brunswickers can now use their public library card to check out a free day pass to a provincial park. Wed, 12 June 2024 11:01:00 +0300 Provincial parks, arts, culture and sport to benefit from increased department budget https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.04.0166.html This year’s $80 million budget for the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture was presented in the legislative assembly, representing a 7.4 per cent increase from the previous fiscal year. Wed, 24 April 2024 16:18:00 +0300 Funding to repair roof of New Brunswick Botanical Garden’s welcome building https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.04.0160.html The provincial government has approved up to $1.5 million for repairs to the roof of the welcome and administrative building at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden in Edmundston. Fri, 19 April 2024 09:34:00 +0300 Worldwide bike tour makes New Brunswick debut at Sugarloaf Provincial Park https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.04.0145.html Sugarloaf Provincial Park will be hosting the Crankworx Summer Series as part of the Adrenaline Bike Festival in August. Thu, 04 April 2024 11:46:00 +0300 Heritage Week theme for 2024: Discover our innovations https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.02.0061.html The theme for Heritage Week 2024 will be Discover our innovations. The week will run from Feb. 12 to 19. Mon, 12 February 2024 10:50:00 +0300 Premier’s statement on Black History Month https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.02.0046.html Premier Blaine Higgs issued the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month. Thu, 01 February 2024 09:01:00 +0300 Black History Month https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.01.0044.html New Brunswickers are being reminded to take the opportunity of Black History Month to share and learn about the experiences, contributions and achievements of Black Canadians. Wed, 31 January 2024 09:53:00 +0300 Bid process launched for 2029 Canada Summer Games https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2024.01.0016.html The provincial government and the Canada Games Council have launched the competitive bid process for the 2029 Canada Summer Games. Wed, 17 January 2024 11:27:00 +0300 Process now in place to eliminate derogatory place names https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.11.0559.html The government has developed a new process to assign place names in the province and, through this process, new names for an area in northern New Brunswick have been selected. Thu, 16 November 2023 09:52:00 +0300 PGA Tour Americas to tee off at Mactaquac https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.11.0536.html PGA Tour Americas will be making a tournament stop at Mactaquac Provincial Park in July of 2024. Tue, 07 November 2023 11:46:00 +0300 Joint partnership for renewal of Antique Automobile Museum https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.10.0514.html The provincial government, the New Brunswick Museum and the City of Edmundston have announced a partnership for the renewal of the Antique Automobile Museum in Edmundston. Fri, 06 October 2023 15:39:00 +0300 Highway commercial signage regulation to be updated https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.09.0441.html The provincial government is reviewing the highway commercial signage regulation under the Highway Act to modernize the process and criteria. Wed, 06 September 2023 10:48:00 +0300 Investment in remodeled artist-in-residence program to provide more opportunities for artists https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.08.0422.html Increased funding from the provincial government is allowing the New Brunswick Arts Board, also known as artsnb, to enhance the reach of its remodeled artist-in-residence program. Fri, 25 August 2023 10:00:00 +0300 New Brunswick captures medals during Francophonie Games https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.08.0396.html The 9th Francophonie Games came to a close on Sunday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Team Canada-New Brunswick returned home with two bronze medals in freestyle wrestling and also took part in cultural competitions at the games. Wed, 09 August 2023 09:30:00 +0300 Fredericton to host New Brunswick Day celebration https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.07.0383.html A full day of entertainment and family fun is planned for the New Brunswick Day celebration on Monday, Aug. 7, in Fredericton. Mon, 31 July 2023 11:43:00 +0300 Team New Brunswick announces its participants for the 2023 Jeux de la Francophonie https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.07.0379.html The provincial government today announced the members of the team that will represent New Brunswick at the ninth Jeux de la Francophonie to be held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, from July 28 to Aug. 6. Fri, 28 July 2023 10:07:00 +0300 Provincial government to assume operation and management of Fundy Trail Parkway https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.07.0355.html The management and operation of the Fundy Trail Parkway will be transferred to the provincial government on Dec. 12. Wed, 19 July 2023 11:01:00 +0300 New Brunswick athletes to participate in North American Indigenous Games https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.07.0352.html A contingent of 150 athletes, coaches, managers and chaperones from New Brunswick will participate in the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, July 15-23, in Halifax. Fri, 14 July 2023 15:47:00 +0300 Ministers responsible for culture and heritage meet to discuss common priorities https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.06.0334.html Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for culture and heritage held their annual meeting in Toronto this week to discuss common priorities for 2023-24. Fri, 30 June 2023 12:15:00 +0300 New works added to provincial art collection https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.06.0325.html The province’s art collection, collectionArtNB, has added 23 works of visual art, including five from Indigenous artists. Wed, 28 June 2023 14:36:00 +0300 Information meeting for potential hosts of 2029 Canada Games https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.06.0300.html Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John are being asked to consider their interest in hosting the 2029 Canada Summer Games. Wed, 14 June 2023 12:07:00 +0300 New artwork installed at Hanwell Park Academy https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/news/news_release.2023.05.0261.html Four pieces of public art have been installed and officially presented at Hanwell’s kindergarten-to-Grade 8 school in keeping with the New Brunswick Public Art Policy. Wed, 24 May 2023 15:44:00 +0300 Fri, 26 July 2024 15:20:00 +0300