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Forest-fire season began April 18th

Forest-fire season began 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 can be done by calling the toll-free burn line at 1-866-458-8080 or by visiting the Department of Natural Resources’ website. Read more »

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… Read more »

Premier Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Education and New Economy Fund

Premier Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Education and New Economy Fund

The Education and New Economy Fund will make strategic investments in projects to provide the best education system and workforce skills development while helping industries innovate and businesses increase productivity, Premier Brian Gallant announced today, Tuesday March 29th. Gallant will be the minister responsible for the fund, which is anticipated to invest nearly $1 billion… Read more »

City Hours and Service Schedules for Holiday Weekend

City Hours and Service Schedules for Holiday Weekend

The City of Saint John reminds citizens that its City Hall, Rothesay Avenue, and Adelaide Street offices will be closed Good Friday, March 25 and Easter Monday, March 28. Carleton Community Centre will be open Saturday and closed Friday, Sunday and Monday. Programming will resume at all community centres on Tuesday, March 29. Arenas remain… Read more »

Nominations Open for May 9th Election

Nominations Open for May 9th Election

Candidates running in the May 9th municipal council, district education council and regional health authority elections can officially submit their nomination forms. The 21 returning offices and satellite returning offices set up across the province to administer the elections opened to the public yesterday. A total of 107 mayoralty positions and 544 councillor positions will… Read more »

Local Elections Open House on Wednesday March 16th

Local Elections Open House on Wednesday March 16th

Thinking of running for Saint John Common Council, the District Education Council or the Regional Health Authority? Attend an Open House presented by Elections New Brunswick and The City of Saint John. With the May 9, 2016 local elections quickly approaching, Elections New Brunswick and the City of Saint John are organizing an information session for prospective… Read more »

Disaster Financial Assistance Program Announced

Disaster Financial Assistance Program Announced

The provincial government has announced a Disaster Financial Assistance Program for damage caused by heavy rainfall on September 30th. “The damage to private and public infrastructure caused by this storm is estimated to be more than $15.3 million,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “We are pleased to once again offer a… Read more »

NB Power’s Smart Habits Rebates Help Customers Save

NB Power’s Smart Habits Rebates Help Customers Save

Tens of thousands of New Brunswickers saved money and energy by purchasing nearly 13,000 programmable thermostats last fall as part of NB Power’s Smart Habits rebate program. The program offered in-store rebates on energy efficient products from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. “New Brunswickers continue to invest in energy efficient products through our rebate program,”… Read more »

Summit on Economic Inclusion held in Saint John

Summit on Economic Inclusion held in Saint John

Premier Brian Gallant hosted an Opportunities Summit on Monday in Saint John to discuss economic and social inclusion of all New Brunswickers in the province’s economy. “Every individual has the potential to contribute to the economy in a variety of ways whether through the labour force, social enterprise or supporting local businesses,” said Gallant. “We… Read more »

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