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New Brunswick ER under threat of losing accreditation to train doctors
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (717+ words) Federal minister says that's where Holt government could take advantage of Ottawa's new health infrastructure fund A key New Brunswick emergency room used to train the province's next doctors is under threat of losing its accreditation to do so. It…...
Indigenous-owned equity firm acquires factory in Moncton
1+ week, 6+ day ago (161+ words) Moncton factory makes mobile containers for various military purposes An Indigenous-owned private equity firm has acquired an international defence manufacturing company with an 82,000 square foot production facility in Moncton. In a news release Tuesday, Flowing River Capital Partners announced it…...
N.B. passengers delayed by Quebec train derailment on Monday
3+ week, 1+ day ago (226+ words) Derailment delays two trains with passengers heading to N.B. on Monday morning Two VIA Rail trains were delayed by a derailment in Quebec on Monday morning, impacting passengers heading to and from New Brunswick. VIA Rail said in a statement that…...
Woodstock council opposes proposed Francophone school
3+ week, 6+ day ago (682+ words) Councillors cite enrolment concerns, staffing shortages and pressure on existing schools as mayor plans letter to education minister The Town of'Woodstock'plans'to send a letter to the province in opposition to a proposed Francophone school in the community,'concerned it would…...
Moncton deals with challenges of growth: deputy mayor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) Deputy Mayor says she won't offer for re-election in spring of 2026 Moncton's Deputy Mayor Paulette Theriault is hopeful the city will find solutions to the challenges that come with rapid population growth. "Everyone needs to be part of the solution,…...
‘Missing’ education minister answers for her whereabouts
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1122+ words) Premier says her government is "most open and engaged" in province"s history After facing weeks of criticism over her lack of media availability, Education Minister Claire Johnson found herself answering for her whereabouts over the summer during the first…...
Layoffs spark union to put contract vote on ice
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (787+ words) More legal action is likely, says CUPE The province's decision to lay off more than 100 school library workers and administrative support staff has led their union to indefinitely postpone a vote on a new collective agreement, and likely restarted a…...
Meet the New Brunswick drywaller turn happenstance MP
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (1743+ words) Mike Dawson has a hard time explaining how he got here, but says his impassioned brand of local politics comes with him from Miramichi He's a career drywaller and painter. But with opportunity finding him, Mike Dawson now finds himself…...