Glen Savoie takes on environment portfolio
Premier Blaine Higgs has announced a cabinet change within his Progressive Conservative party, with one minister taking on more responsibilities. Saint John East MLA Glen Savoie has been named the new minister of environment and climate change. Savoie had been serving as the acting minister since Gary Crossman resigned...
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Proposed legislation aims to accelerate N.B. court system
Two pieces of legislation introduced this week aim to free up more time for judges and the province's courts. Justice Minister Ted Flemming said the provincial court is facing significant challenges in addressing its workload due to changes in criminal law and procedure in recent years, along with a general increase in...
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Saint John adds regional air routes to Halifax, Bathurst
Regional air service is returning to New Brunswick with the expansion of PASCAN Aviation. The Quebec-based company is launching weekday service between Saint John, Halifax, and Bathurst. Officials made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon at the Saint John Airport (YSJ). "We're really thrilled to be able to get...
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Psychiatrists relieved with delay for forced rehab
The province has delayed plans for forced treatment of those with severe substance use disorders. Despite concerns from the New Brunswick Psychiatrists Association, the Higgs government was expected to introduce legislation this spring. President Dr. Mylène Poirier was relieved with the postponement and hopes th...
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Former Westfield mayor, councillor dies
Flags are being flown at half-mast in Grand Bay-Westfield to honour a former mayor and councillor. Kevin Thorne passed away on Sunday after a lengthy battle with cancer, according to his obituary. Thorne served three years on the Village of Westfield council. He was also mayor from 1983 to 1992. Outside of politics, Th...
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Dramafest 2024 underway in Fredericton
Creative minds have come together in Fredericton. Over 1,000 middle and high school students are gathered at St. Thomas University for Dramafest 2024. It's the largest single-site provincial drama festival in the country. It runs from May 6 to 11. Schools including Saint John, Harrison Trimble, Bernice MacNaughton, St....
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Legislation introduced to improve compliance at N.B. salvage sites
Proposed amendments will increase safety and accountability for non-compliant salvage dealers. Changes to the Salvage Dealers Licensing Act have been introduced in the legislature. Public Safety Minister Kris Austin says September's fire at A-I-M Recycling in Saint John brought the safety risks to light, not only on th...
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Mental Health Week in New Brunswick
A call to be kind and healing through compassion. That's the motto used by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for Mental Health Week. Christa Baldwin, executive director of the New Brunswick chapter, has been with the organization for 12 years. Baldwin said the stigma of talking about mental has reduced grad...
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N.B. releases primary health care action plan
New Brunswick has released its long-awaited action plan focused on the primary health-care system. The plan includes several initiatives aimed at addressing "systemic challenges" in the system. However, the main focus of the 28-page document is on collaborative or team-based practices rather than solo physici...
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New $20 not expected until 2027
It will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank of Canada is working on a redesign of the bank note. It will feature a portrait of the King with the back continuing an image of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It will also be vertical, similar to the $10 note, ma...
May 07, 2024