Changes are coming to the New Brunswick Housing Corporation as it becomes a Crown corporation and operates as a separate entity under Jill Green, the minister responsible for housing. Speaking at a news conference Thursday, Green said amendments will be brought forward during the spring legislative session to bring oversight of the corporation under her portfolio,Continue reading “N.B. brings most of its housing programs under new Crown corporation”
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‘World-class’ moguls course built at Crabbe Mountain for Canada Games open to public
Skiers at the Canada Winter Games got to test their skills on a recently-built moguls course at Crabbe Mountain northwest of Fredericton during the competition last week — and now anyone can try the course for themselves. Jordan Cheney, Crabbe Mountain’s general manager, said now that the Games are over, the moguls run will remain open for day-to-day skiing andContinue reading “‘World-class’ moguls course built at Crabbe Mountain for Canada Games open to public”
Feds to give $12.5M to Port of Belledune for new conveyor system
The Port of Belledune is getting $12.5 million from the federal government to expand its conveyor belt systems — which CEO Denis Caron says will increase the port’s efficiency and global competitiveness. The $25 million project will create a “dry bulk conveyor loop,” connecting the port’s current conveyor systems with the deep-water terminal and the stagingContinue reading “Feds to give $12.5M to Port of Belledune for new conveyor system”
Free tax clinics make every dollar count for low-income New Brunswickers
Free tax clinics are now running across the province for New Brunswickers with low or fixed incomes, helping them find extra money they could be missing out on. Mary Lesage is the neighbourhood developer at Saint John’s People United in the Lower South End, a grassroots community organization. She said there are often tax credits that people are eligibleContinue reading “Free tax clinics make every dollar count for low-income New Brunswickers”
Horizon Health hopes new UNB program will improve nurse retention
Horizon Health officials are hopeful that a new certificate program in nursing leadership and management will show nurses that there’s a future for them in the province. Brenda Kinney, vice-president and chief nursing officer at Horizon Health, said the network has secured 40 seats in the program offered by the University of New Brunswick in Saint John. She saidContinue reading “Horizon Health hopes new UNB program will improve nurse retention”
10,000 photos: How a Caraquet woman reeled in the photography opportunity of a lifetime
Three years, 10,000 photos and a deep respect for the fish on her dinner plate: That’s what Julie D’Amour-Léger, a photographer from northeastern New Brunswick, walked away with after exploring a major economic sector in her region — the fishing industry. D’Amour-Léger is in Fredericton until Saturday working as an artist-in-residence at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery developing her experiencesContinue reading “10,000 photos: How a Caraquet woman reeled in the photography opportunity of a lifetime”
N.B. caps disaster relief, expands buyout eligibility for flood-damaged homes as toll of extreme weather rises
New Brunswick is making changes to disaster financial assistance when it comes to payouts and buyouts. Public Safety Minister Kris Austin said that from 2014 to 2020, disaster assistance payouts in New Brunswick totalled around $335 million. The province is responsible for $76 million of that figure, the rest is covered by the federal government, he said. Speaking at aContinue reading “N.B. caps disaster relief, expands buyout eligibility for flood-damaged homes as toll of extreme weather rises”
Miramichi swim program for kids with autism gets global recognition
Cindi Green, founder of Autism Swim Miramichi, says the community’s reception of the program has “blown me out of the water.” “Some parents have told us this is the first activity that the child has been able to participate in,” Green said. “So that’s what we call impact.” The organization focuses on teaching water safety to childrenContinue reading “Miramichi swim program for kids with autism gets global recognition”
Fredericton police report 17 catalytic converter thefts so far this year
As catalytic converter thefts in New Brunswick continue to rise, Fredericton police have released statistics that show 17 catalytic converters have been reported stolen since the beginning of the year. Just last week, Moncton Headstart was targeted for the second time for their catalytic converter, and a few days before that, a Theatre New Brunswick vanContinue reading “Fredericton police report 17 catalytic converter thefts so far this year”
N.B. housing assistance program expanded to include people who live alone
New Brunswickers who live alone are now eligible for a rental assistance program. The Canada-New Brunswick Housing Benefit was originally available to families earning a combined income between $14,200 and $38,000 per year before tax. In December 2021, it was expanded to include people with children under 19 years of age who rent and make between $12,500Continue reading “N.B. housing assistance program expanded to include people who live alone”
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