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Candidates sought for three legislative officer positions

Candidates sought for three legislative officer positions

New Brunswickers are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for three legislative officer positions: the Conflict of Interest Commissioner, the New Brunswick Consumer Advocate for Insurance, and the Chief Electoral Officer for the Province of New Brunswick. Government House Leader Rick Doucet announced the competitions today, Wednesday September 21st, 2016. “Legislative officers play an important […] Read more »

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, reminds New Brunswickers that May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the province. “Our government has clearly stated its intolerance of sexual violence,” said Gallant. “It is our duty as a government and as a society to educate the public about this problem and […] Read more »

Protect yourself against Lyme disease

Protect yourself against Lyme disease

New Brunswickers are reminded to protect themselves against Lyme disease. “I encourage New Brunswickers to get outside, be active and play this summer while ensuring they take the appropriate precautions to avoid being bitten by blacklegged ticks,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, acting chief medical officer of health. “If you develop a bull’s eye target rash […] Read more »

2016 FRED PAGE CUP IN WOODSTOCK

2016 FRED PAGE CUP IN WOODSTOCK

The Fred Page Cup kicks off Wednesday in Woodstock, New Brunswick. The tournament pits some of the most talented teams and players from the Eastern Canada Jr. A ranks as the play-off champions from the CCHL (Carleton Place Canadians), QJHL (Longueuil College Francais) and MHL (Pictou County Weeks Crushers) along with the host team, the […] Read more »

13th annual Walk for Alzheimer’s – Sunday, May 29th

13th annual Walk for Alzheimer’s – Sunday, May 29th

On Sunday, May 29th, New Brunswickers in 15 communities will be coming together to celebrate the 13th annual Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The Walk for Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer Society’s signature grassroots event that brings much needed funds and public awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Funds raised at the […] Read more »

National Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7

National Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7

The following message was issued by Justice and Public Safety Minister Stephen Horsman in recognition of National Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1-7: Taking action to protect you and your family in the event of an emergency begins before an emergency happens. National Emergency Preparedness Week is coordinated by Public Safety Canada in close collaboration with […] Read more »

Forest-fire season begins April 18th

Forest-fire season begins April 18th

The 2016 forest-fire season in New Brunswick begins on April 18th. Each year, the season begins on the third Monday of April and continues through until October 31st unless otherwise indicated. Anyone igniting a Category 1 fire (fires with a diameter of three metres or less) should ensure burning is allowed in that area. This […] Read more »

Free Tuition for Low-income & Middle-class Families

Free Tuition for Low-income & Middle-class Families

Premier Brian Gallant and Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour Minister Francine Landry have announced that through the Education and New Economy Fund, tuition will be free for New Brunswick students from low-income and many middle-class families. The announcement was made today at the University of New Brunswick. The new Tuition Access Bursary was established to […] Read more »

Reminder: Minimum Wage to Increase on April 1st

Reminder: Minimum Wage to Increase on April 1st

New Brunswickers are reminded that the minimum wage will increase from $10.30 per hour to $10.65 per hour on April 1st, 2016. “This initiative will provide wage increases to thousands of hard-working New Brunswickers,” said Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry. “Putting more money in the pockets of workers helps keep our economy […] Read more »

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