CANADA, March 22 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – With the full support of the legislative assembly, the provincial government today proclaimed 2015-2024 the International Decade for People of African Descent in New Brunswick. Arlene Dunn, minister responsible for …
CANADA, February 24 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement on the war in Ukraine was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs: It is hard to believe that a year has passed since Russia launched its violent attack against Ukraine. New Brunswickers have …
CANADA, February 23 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs has announced a change to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. Effective Feb. 28, Ryan Donaghy becomes the deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development (anglophone …
CANADA, February 16 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will align with its Atlantic Canadian counterparts by opting for the federal backstop on carbon pricing. Pending federal approval, the federal government will be applying its carbon tax …
CANADA, February 15 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. Established in 2000, the Order of New Brunswick is the province's highest honour. It is designed to celebrate New …
CANADA, February 10 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs delivered his annual state of the province address today, highlighting the province’s growth and continued opportunities in health care, education, energy development, and the economy. “From …
CANADA, January 30 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement of condolence was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs: Marcia and I were saddened to learn of the passing of accomplished Acadian actress and former senator Viola Léger. Throughout her life …
CANADA, December 19 - SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Federal, provincial and university officials today announced $38 million in funding for construction of the Health and Social Innovation Centre at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus. “We are …
CANADA, December 16 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The commissioner appointed to examine the extent and scope of systemic racism in New Brunswick has completed her report and it has been received by government. Manju Varma submitted the Systemic Racism Commissioner …
CANADA, December 12 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will create a Secretariat of Official Languages to promote and strengthen services for both linguistic communities in response to the 2021 review of the Official Languages Act. The …
CANADA, December 6 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the massacre of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. To mark the day, a vigil to commemorate these women took place at Government House. “I encourage all New …
CANADA, November 24 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has accepted that separate, one-on-one talks with First Nations about social programs should be conducted as group negotiations, with all the First Nations acting in partnership with each …
CANADA, November 2 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Ten distinguished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick, including one posthumously, by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton …
CANADA, October 25 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Today’s speech from the throne discussed the government’s challenges and successes, as well as focusing on new opportunities for growth. Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy read the speech from the throne on behalf of the …
CANADA, October 13 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – New members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held today in Fredericton, presided over by Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy. “Changes to the Executive Council are an ongoing process to ensure we are better …
CANADA, October 11 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued jointly by Premier Blaine Higgs and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston regarding changes announced today by Hockey Canada: The leadership change at Hockey Canada is an important step …
CANADA, October 4 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs has declared October as Occupational Therapy Month. “This month we are recognizing the important work being done by the many occupational therapists across our province,” said Higgs. “Their …
CANADA, September 29 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: On Sept. 30, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in New Brunswick, a …
CANADA, September 24 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs: This morning, hurricane Fiona passed through Atlantic Canada bringing wind, rain and storm surge to mainly eastern and southern areas of New …
CANADA, September 22 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has declared Sept. 30 a provincial holiday in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools, …
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