Posts Tagged ‘NB Government’
Name of new Saint John elementary school announced
A $20 million school being built in Saint John will be named Seaside Park Elementary School. Premier Brian Gallant made the announcement at Havelock School recently. “Improving education is crucial for our economy and for the health of our families and communities,” said Gallant. “We are proud to be building the first new school in…
Read MoreSaint John region receives $1.4 million in infrastructure investments
Road upgrades will soon begin in Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay and Saint John. The investments are being made under the Municipal Designated Highway Program. “Investing in our transportation network is a priority of our government,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “Our government is pleased to partner with the three municipalities to improve infrastructure for…
Read MoreProvince receives A+ credit rating
Standard and Poor’s, a global credit rating agency, announced last week that New Brunswick has maintained an A+ credit rating on modest improvement in budgetary performance and exceptional liquidity. “Our government has been hard at work addressing New Brunswick’s fiscal challenges, and the stable outlook from bond-rating agencies is a clear demonstration of that,” said Finance…
Read MoreProtect 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.
Read MoreMay is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, reminds New Brunswickers that May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the province.
Read MoreNominations open for Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards
Nominations for the Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards in the anglophone and francophone sectors are now open for the 2015-16 school year. The nominations are open to all educators throughout the education system as well as the early-learning and child-care centres. “By presenting the awards to educators in both the early learning and school sectors, we…
Read MoreTidal Energy Opportunities Summit to be held
The provincial government is offering to work with Saint John businesses to hold a Tidal Energy Opportunities Summit, announced Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, who is also minister responsible for Opportunities NB. “I see a lot of value in holding a summit that looks at business opportunities related to the tidal energy sector,”…
Read MoreReminder: Minimum Wage to Increase on April 1st
New Brunswickers are reminded that the minimum wage will increase from $10.30 per hour to $10.65 per hour on April 1st, 2016. This marks the second increase to the minimum wage in New Brunswick since December 2014. The provincial government plans to further increase the minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2017 and thereafter by the rate of inflation.
Read MorePremier 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 MoreApplications Available for 2016 Home Energy Assistance Program
Applications are now available for the 2016 home energy assistance program to help low-income families cope with high energy bills. “Our government continues to focus on improving the lives of New Brunswick families,” said Finance Minister Roger Melanson. “With this in mind, we are pleased to once again offer the home energy assistance program.” The…
Read MoreDisaster 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 MoreSummit 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…
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