The wildfire near Saint Andrews is “in pretty good shape,” said Roger Collet, wildfire prevention officer with the Department of Natural Resources. Collet told CBC that firefighters are focusing on putting out hotspots around populated areas, but they’re also starting to go in a little deeper. He said the fire is about 20-25 per cent contained, but still listedContinue reading “Saint Andrews-area wildfire 20 to 25% contained, officials say”
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Mobile X-ray service expanding to all N.B. long-term-care home residents
A mobile X-ray service is being extended to all long-term-care residents in New Brunswick. The program started as a healthy-seniors pilot project in the fall of 2022 under the direction of Cindy Donovan, CEO of Loch Lomond Villa, a long-term-care complex in Saint John. Donovan said having mobile X-ray capabilities in the long-term-care system is a dreamContinue reading “Mobile X-ray service expanding to all N.B. long-term-care home residents”
5,500 sick or dead birds recorded in New Brunswick last year, scientist says
One year after sick or dead wild birds started washing up on New Brunswick shores, a Saint John-based researcher says there were 40,000 reports in Eastern Canada from April to October 2022 — around 5,500 in New Brunswick alone. The likely cause of the mass mortality? HPAI, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza or birdContinue reading “5,500 sick or dead birds recorded in New Brunswick last year, scientist says”
25 affordable homes announced for Fredericton
The federal government announced $5 million for 25 new affordable homes in Fredericton on Wednesday. The developments are part of the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative, a federal program to help cities and non-profit organizations build affordable homes for vulnerable Canadians, including homeless people. “For many people, a home is a chance to start over,Continue reading “25 affordable homes announced for Fredericton”
Prenatal care becomes easier to find for Fredericton women without family doctors
A family doctor shortage in New Brunswick meant long waits or jumping through hoops for pregnant women needing prenatal care. But prenatal care is urgent, says Dr. Erica Frecker, head of obstetrics and gynecology at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, and that’s why the hospital is starting a clinic for pregnant women who don’t haveContinue reading “Prenatal care becomes easier to find for Fredericton women without family doctors”
Labour shortage, population growth inflaming N.B. housing crunch, economist says
The shortage of housing in New Brunswick continues to be fuelled by population growth, says Moncton-based economist Richard Saillant. “The big pressure is due to turbocharge population growth. Just last year New Brunswick saw population grow by 26,000 — that’s more than three per cent,” he said. “And since the middle of the last decade,Continue reading “Labour shortage, population growth inflaming N.B. housing crunch, economist says”
Saint John puts pause on planned Main Street and viaduct overhaul
The City of Saint John is temporarily halting a long-awaited project after new-found requirements added significant challenges to the city’s planned overhaul of Main Street and the viaduct leading into the city’s uptown core. Tim O’Reilly, director of public works and transportation for Saint John, said the intent is to still have the project completed next year. TheContinue reading “Saint John puts pause on planned Main Street and viaduct overhaul”
Saint John students protest review of N.B. policy that affirms LGBTQ rights in schools
Saint John High School student Kaylee Johnson said she only expected 50 kids to show up for the walk-out Monday morning in support of Policy 713. But to her surprise, around 350 people crowded King’s Square to show their support, many of them from Saint John, St. Malachy’s and Harbour View high schools. “Turning … theContinue reading “Saint John students protest review of N.B. policy that affirms LGBTQ rights in schools”
Property tax expert says changes in assessment dates make sense, but aren’t enough
Proposed changes to New Brunswick’s property assessments have pros and cons, says Rob Newman, a Moncton property tax expert. The amendments would change property assessment valuation dates. Starting in 2025, instead of assessment notices based on the upcoming taxation year, they would be based on the previous year. A bill to amend the Assessment Act was introduced thisContinue reading “Property tax expert says changes in assessment dates make sense, but aren’t enough”
New low-cost flights out of Fredericton are in for the long haul, says airline CEO
The CEO of Fredericton’s newest airline service says “ultra-low-cost” flights are here to stay, with plans for continued expansion. Lynx Air announced recently three flights a week from Fredericton to Calgary and Toronto, starting June 12. Merren McArthur said the airline’s business model involves finding airports without low-cost airline offerings and the East Coast is a perfect example. Continue reading “New low-cost flights out of Fredericton are in for the long haul, says airline CEO”
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