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Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast

The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »

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The Most Fiscally Responsible Premier in Canada

Fraser Institue today released a report, Measuring the Fiscal Performance of Canada’s Premiers, 2022, ranking Canada’s premiers (seven current and four former) on their management of provincial… Read more »

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Storm Chips Pizza: Atlantic Canada Food Collab Brings a Tasty Food Mash-up

Storm Chips are an Atlantic Canada phenomenon for those stormy days. If you are not from the region, the Storm Chips phenomenon started in the 2010s when… Read more »

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New Brunswick Introduces Lower Personal Income Tax Rate; Accelerates Property Tax Rate Reductions Implementation

There is some good news for all New Brunswick tax residents. The provincial government has announced two tax-related legislations today — legislative amendments to the New Brunswick… Read more »

Sept. 19th: New Brunswick Declares Provincial Holiday to Mourn the Queen

Sept. 19th: New Brunswick Declares Provincial Holiday to Mourn the Queen

The New Brunswick government has announced that provincial government offices and schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 19, as part of the National Day of Mourning… Read more »

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14 Adventures on Fundy Trail Parkway

The Fundy Trail Parkway is New Brunswick’s crown jewel of driving tours – it’s also navigable as a thru-hike. It features more than 35km of hiking and… Read more »

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10 Reasons to Visit Saint Andrews By-The-Sea This Summer

While small, Saint Andrews is one of New Brunswick’s ‘must visit’ oceanfront destinations. There is a little bit of everything for everyone to enjoy while visiting there,… Read more »

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New Brunswick Urging Saint John River Valley Residents to Be Vigilant As River Levels Rise

The New Brunswick government is urging residents along Saint John River Valley to be vigilant due to rising river levels. According to the news release, the community… Read more »

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#RSVPNB: New Brunswick Launches Summer Sweepstakes Contest For Residents

New Brunswick is kicking off tourism season after pandemic closures by launching a summer sweepstakes contest. The province is encouraging residents to invite friends and family to… Read more »

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Carbon Tax Increase Will Raise Gas Prices in New Brunswick Beginning April 1st

Gas prices are set to rise on April 1st across New Brunswick due to an increase in carbon tax. The provincial government is planning to increase gas… Read more »

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New Brunswick Summer Festivals 2022

There are lots of festivals in New Brunswick to look forward to this summer. With Covid-19 restrictions looking to be lifted by late spring, it is time… Read more »

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New Brunswick to Lift All COVID-19 Restrictions Including Mask Mandates Effective March 14th

New Brunswick is lifting all remaining mandatory COVID-19 measures on Monday, March 14, at 12:01 a.m. Restrictions to be lifted on Monday include: Residents will no longer… Read more »

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The Library at Night: Go On a Sensory Journey Across Famous Libraries This March/Spring Break in Toronto

Lighthouse Immersive, the people behind immersive exhibitions like Immersive Van Gogh and Immersive Klimt: Revolution, is bringing another blockbuster experience to Toronto, just in time for March… Read more »

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New Brunswick to Move to Level 1 COVID-19 Restrictions Just in Time for Family Day Long Weekend

New Brunswick is lifting most of the severe restrictions as the province will move to Level 1 of the winter plan to manage COVID-19 on Friday, Feb…. Read more »

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Some Businesses in New Brunswick Can Apply For $2,000 Self-Employed Lockdown Fund

New Brunswick closed indoor dining, gyms, entertainment centres, spas and salons to curb the rise of hospitalizations as part of the COVID-19 winter plan last week. Today,… Read more »

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Emergency Essential Work Wage Top-Up: New Brunswick Temporarily Increases Wages of Some Essential Workers

New Brunswick government is temporarily increasing the hourly wages of approximately 8,000 workers who provide services to vulnerable residents. Blaine Higgs administration says those who earn less… Read more »

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Level 3 of COVID-19 Winter Plan: New Brunswick Closes In-Person Dining at Restaurants, Gyms Effective January 15th

New Brunswick is banning indoor dining, gyms, entertainment centres, spas and salons as all of the province is moving to Level 3 of the COVID-19 winter plan…. Read more »

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New Brunswick to Distribute Free Menstrual Hygiene Products in Schools

New Brunswick is providing free menstrual hygiene products to students throughout the school year. The provincial government says $115,000 was given to school districts to provide free… Read more »

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These are the Most Popular Baby Names in New Brunswick in 2021

Liam was the most popular baby name in New Brunswick for a second straight year. According to the news release, 379 babies have been named Liam, making… Read more »

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New Brunswick Brings New Restrictions For 2021 Holiday Season, Extends Winter Break as New Omicron Variant Cases Reported

New Brunswick reported three confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in the province. Two of the new Omicron cases are in Zone 7 (Miramichi region) and one… Read more »

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Canada Post Celebrates Incredible Margaret Atwood With a New Stamp

Canada Post has released a new stamp honouring Margaret Atwood – one of the most successful and admired writers Canada has ever known. Ottawa-born Margaret Atwood has… Read more »

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Longest Wait Times & High Spending: Canada’s Healthcare Performance is One of the Worst Among 28 Countries With Universal Healthcare

A new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2021 by Fraser Institute says Canada ranks very low among 28 developed countries with Universal Health Care… Read more »

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Blue Circulation Dime to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Royal Canadian Mint has issued a dime with re-designed the image of Canada’s most famous schooner and “Queen of the North Atlantic” to celebrate the 100th anniversary… Read more »

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New Brunswick Pilots Deer Hunting Project to Feed Low Income Families

Health Minister Dorothy Shephard announced a pilot project today to help feed low-income families in southwestern New Brunswick. The deer donation program will distribute up to 450… Read more »