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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 »

Meduxnekeag Consolidated School officially opened in Woodstock

Meduxnekeag Consolidated School officially opened in Woodstock

The new Meduxnekeag Consolidated School was officially opened today in a ceremony attended by students, teachers, parents, community members and dignitaries. “School infrastructure is essential in our efforts to create an environment conducive to learning where our children can acquire the skills they need to succeed and help build our province,” said Education and Early… Read more »

New Brunswickers encouraged to complete census questionnaire

New Brunswickers encouraged to complete census questionnaire

New Brunswickers are encouraged to complete their census forms this May. “All levels of government rely on the information collected during the census to plan for the future provision of services like education, housing, skills training, public transportation and police and fire services,” said Finance Minister Roger Melanson. Statistics Canada conducts a census every five […]

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International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week

The following message was released today by Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny to mark International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7: Recycling organics through composting is a simple and rewarding way to help protect the environment. Recognizing this week enables us to raise awareness of the many benefits of composting. Composting supports soil health […]

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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 »

Premier Launches New Brunswick’s Open Data Policy

Premier Launches New Brunswick’s Open Data Policy

Premier Gallant unveiled the province’s new open data policy on Thursday April 28th while attending the 2016 Canadian Open Data Summit in Saint John. “The establishment of an open data policy will foster new start-up businesses, increase transparency and enable New Brunswickers to help solve some of the challenges our province is facing,” said Gallant. “Providing […]

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Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week

Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week

Health Minister Victor Boudreau is encouraging New Brunswickers to observe National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week this week, April 18th to the 25th. “This important week gives us the opportunity to show our support to those waiting for a tissue or organ donation,ˮ said Boudreau. “At the same time, this week serves as a […]

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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 »

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