CANADA, August 1 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The names of the 10 new recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today as part of New Brunswick Day celebrations in Fredericton. “It is with the greatest respect and admiration that I congratulate the …
CANADA, July 29 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following message was issued by Premier Blaine Higgs to mark New Brunswick Day, Monday, Aug. 1: Today I join you in celebrating what it means to be a New Brunswicker. Whether you hold deep roots in the province or …
CANADA, July 15 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs has announced changes to cabinet and the senior ranks of New Brunswick’s health-care system. “We know – and New Brunswickers know – that our health-care system is in crisis,” said Higgs. “I am …
CANADA, June 30 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – To ensure a thorough evaluation of the recommendations made through the review of the Official Languages Act, the provincial government will provide a formal response in the fall. “Providing an appropriate and …
CANADA, June 30 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs announced changes today to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. Eric Beaulieu becomes the deputy minister of Health. Jim Mehan, a long-time public servant in the province, becomes the …
CANADA, June 30 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following message was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs to mark Canada Day, Friday, July 1: On Canada Day, New Brunswickers join their fellow Canadians from coast to coast in celebrating our nation’s 155th …
CANADA, June 24 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Six New Brunswickers have been named to the province’s Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission, Premier Blaine Higgs announced today. Co-chairs Roger Clinch and Camille Thériault will be joined by …
CANADA, June 21 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day: It is a privilege to join all New Brunswickers in celebrating …
CANADA, June 7 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – A chartered flight will arrive in New Brunswick today, carrying 170 Ukrainians who are fleeing the conflict in their home country. Premier Blaine Higgs, Arlene Dunn, who is the minister responsible for immigration and …
CANADA, June 2 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – A new medal will serve as the centrepiece for New Brunswick’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal program was launched today on the …
CANADA, May 12 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs will meet on Friday with Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie. The meeting is part of her official visit to Canada from May 9 to 14. “I look …
CANADA, May 5 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have been selected to host the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. Russia was originally scheduled to host the tournament but the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) removed …
CANADA, April 20 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs in recognition of New Brunswick Literacy Day, Wednesday, April 20: Today, as part of New Brunswick Literacy Day, I want to take the opportunity to …
CANADA, April 11 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick will participate in the Council of the Federation’s Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care. Presented in each province and territory, this one-time award will recognize and support …
CANADA, April 1 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The governments of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are working together on a bid to host the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. “As a fan, I know how important hockey …
CANADA, April 1 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs delivered his annual state of the province address today, highlighting how the province is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever and will continue to build on successes in health care, …
CANADA, March 30 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Legislation that has been in place to freeze salaries for members of the legislative assembly will expire on March 31. This means that salaries of MLAs, cabinet ministers and that of the premier will revert back to …
CANADA, March 25 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick population has topped 800,000 according to Statistics Canada. “This is a significant moment for our province,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “Our population growth strategy is exceeding expectations. We are …
CANADA, March 16 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick has donated $100,000 to the National Bank of Ukraine to support the people of that country. “More than 3,500 New Brunswick residents are of Ukrainian descent, including some who were born in Ukraine,” …
CANADA, March 3 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. The highest honour awarded by the province, it was established in 2000 to celebrate the achievements of New Brunswickers who have …
