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 31 May 2010 Community college corporations officially autonomousThe community college system officially became two autonomous institutions today after a weekend of settling the final legal details by the two respective boards. The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB), are now managing separate English and French institutions. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour ...  |
 13 May 2010 MacLaggan Hall Theatre renovations completeThe $1.5 million in completed renovations at the MacLaggan Hall Theatre at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) were officially unveiled here today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault. From left: Arseneault; Anthony Secco, vice-president (academic), UNB Fredericton; and Finance Minister Greg Byrne. |
 11 May 2010 New ministerial role, appointments and changes to cabinet announcedA new minister responsible for public engagement was appointed today by Premier Shawn Graham, and one minister added deputy premier to his responsibilities. In addition, vacancies in the cabinet were filled by adding two new ministers to cabinet, and with one minister changing portfolio. From left: Justice and Consumer ...  |
 07 May 2010 A room of their own: Aboriginal student gathering centre opensMawiomi Place - a gathering centre for Aboriginal students - has opened at the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Miramichi campus. From left: Bill Best, executive director, NBCC; Lana Levi, traditional Mi’kmaq dancer, Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation, and future NBCC-Miramichi student; Chief George Ginnish, Eel Ground First Nation; Gwen Bear, ... |
 08 April 2010 Premier receives update on construction of Dalhousie Medical School site at UNBSJPremier Shawn Graham visited the construction site of the Dalhousie Medical School on the Saint John campus of the University of New Brunswick (UNBSJ). The provincial government will lease 2,520 sq. m (28,000 sq. feet) in the refurbished Saint John College building at UNBSJ, where the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick ... |
 08 April 2010 Premier receives update on construction at the New Brunswick Community College, Saint John campusPremier Shawn Graham visited the construction site of the Allied Health Building at the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Saint John campus. The $16-million building will be the site of programs in practical nursing, medical laboratory technology and training for personal services workers. |
 07 April 2010 Literacy, essential skills project for First NationsThe federal and provincial governments are investing about $1.2 million in a project to help Aboriginal adults with low literacy skills. |
 17 March 2010 Progress report issued on post-secondary education planA progress report on Be Inspired. Be Ready. Be Better. The Action Plan to Transform Post-Secondary Education in New Brunswick was provided today by Premier Shawn Graham and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault. |
 11 March 2010 NBCC expanding to MintoThe Fredericton campus of the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is establishing a satellite campus in Minto. |
 15 February 2010 UNB receives funding for infrastructure renovationThe provincial government has invested more than $3 million for renovations to Jones House on the campus of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton. |
 08 February 2010 New community college corporations plannedLegislation to establish autonomous English and French community college corporations was introduced in the legislative assembly today. |
 14 January 2010 College of Craft and Design to be centre for artistic and creative excellenceA new plan and an investment of $500,000 will help the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) expand and become a centre for artistic and creative excellence. The changes were announced by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault. |
 05 January 2010 New initiatives to help Aboriginal students pursue post-secondary educationThe provincial government is investing more than $1million to help Aboriginal persons pursue post-secondary education From left: Neil Boucher, vice-president, academic, Université de Moncton; Patrick Malcolmson, vice-president, academic, St. Thomas University; Marie-Paule Thériault, principal, New Brunswick Community College, Miramichi campus; Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault; and Eddy ... |
 04 December 2009 Amendment would recognize risks faced by firefighters and police officersNew Brunswick firefighters and police officers would be exempted in future from provisions concerning the three-day waiting period in the Workers'' Compensation Act. An amendment to the act is designed to recognize the risks faced by firefighters and police officers when they respond to emergency situations. |
 09 October 2009 Designs unveiled for NBCC – Fredericton campusThe architectural designs for the new Fredericton campus of the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) were unveiled today. Premier Shawn Graham, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault, and Mike Allen, MP for Tobique-Mactaquac participated in the unveiling. From left: Finance Minister Greg Byrne; Fredericton Mayor Brad ... |
 06 October 2009 Government to provide $6.6 million to the Université de Moncton for expansion of medical training roomsThe Université de Moncton will receive a grant of $6.6 million from the New Brunswick government to provide for the expansion of rooms used for medical training in French in New Brunswick. The announcement was made today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault. |
 01 October 2009 $200,000 investment to enhance accessibility programs at Mount Allison UniversityAn investment of $200,000 has been made at Mount Allison University for a pilot project that includes several accessibility initiatives for students with learning and physical disabilities. |
 22 September 2009 NBCC - Moncton campus designs unveiledThe provincial government unveiled today the architectural designs for the new wing of the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Moncton campus. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault and Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement. From left: Moncton East MLA Chris Collins; Doherty; Arseneault; ... |
 02 September 2009 Edmundston post-secondary institutions receive $38 millionThe federal and provincial governments are investing $38 million in post-secondary institutions in Edmundston. The announcement was made by Premier Shawn Graham and Sen. Percy Mockler. From left: Mockler; Paul Alber, vice-president, Université de Moncton - campus d''Edmundston; Yvon Fontaine, president, Université de Moncton; Graham; Post-Secondary Education, Training ... |
 27 July 2009 Record success rate for apprenticesApprentices in skilled trades have achieved an unprecedented success rate on the Interprovincial (Red Seal) Standards Program examination. Pictured: Yves Bordage (right) receives his construction electrician certificate from Paul Cormier of Paul Electric in Grand Falls after successfully completing the New Brunswick Apprenticeship and Certification Program. |
 25 June 2009 New provincial bookmobile service model and outreach service policyA new provincial bookmobile service and outreach service policy were made public today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault. From left: Arseneault; Sylvie Nadeau, executive director, NB Library Service; and Jill Foster, regional director York Library region. |
 24 June 2009 Memorandum of understanding signed regarding Rogersville Public LibraryThe provincial government and the Village of Rogersville have signed an agreement to build a public library, beginning with renovations scheduled for this summer. From left: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault; Miramichi Bay-du-Vin MLA Bill Fraser; and Rogersville Mayor Bertrand LeBlanc. |
 23 June 2009 New multicultural and newcomer resource centre opens in MiramichiGovernment will invest $150,000 to establish a multicultural and newcomer resource centre in Miramichi. The announcement was made today by Donald Arseneault (pictured), minister of post-secondary education training and labour, who was representing Victor Boudreau, minister responsible for the population growth secretariat. |
 08 June 2009 NBCC- Saint John campus designs unveiledThe architectural designs for the new Saint John campus of the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) were unveiled today. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault and Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty made the announcement. From left: Cindie Miller, NBCC student; Doherty; Saint John East ... |
 08 June 2009 $43.5 million for Saint John's post-secondary institutionsThe federal and New Brunswick governments are making an investment of $43.5 million in post-secondary institutions in Saint John. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Jack Keir and Saint John MP Rodney Weston. From left: Stuart Jamieson, minister of tourism and parks; John McLaughlin, president, University of ... |
