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Thales to Open National Digital Excellence Centre in New Brunswick

Thales Group, a global technology company with headquarters in France, is establishing its National Digital Excellence Centre (NDEC) in Fredericton. The centre will be the first of… Read more »

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Cinco de Mayo: Get 5 Savory Quesada Eats For $5.99 & Under on May 5

Get ready to join the Cinco de Mayo festivities this May 5th as Quesada Burritos & Tacos rolls out the “Five for $5.99 & Under” party! Quesada,… Read more »

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Rent Applications For New Brunswick Crown Land Camp Lots Now Open

New Brunswick is offering one-acre Crown land camp lots for rent to the public. The move is aimed at providing outdoor enthusiasts with more areas of the… Read more »

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New Brunswick Kicks Off Provincial French Pride Week Celebrations

New Brunswick is celebrating the 34th Provincial French Pride Week from March 20 to 24. Celebrated under the slogan Fleurir l’Acadie, unir la francophonie! (Flourishing Acadie, bringing… Read more »

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O’Hickey’s Irish Pub Opens in Fredericton Just in Time For St. Patrick’s Day

O’Hickey’s Irish Pub has officially opened its doors just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Located in the Morrison Building on Queen St, the pub offers a… Read more »

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New Brunswick Medicare Card Application Now Available Online

New Brunswick residents and newcomers can now complete their applications for medicare cards online, the provincial government announced today. The move to online applications is part of… Read more »

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Lynx Air to Launch Flights to Fredericton From Calgary and Toronto; Offers 50% Off Deal

Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada’s “ultra-affordable” airline, has announced new flights from Calgary and Toronto to New Brunswick’s capital city, Fredericton. The flights begin June 12th from Calgary… Read more »

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New Brunswick Bans Tik Tok From Government Mobile Devices

New Brunswick is the latest provincial government to ban the social media application Tik Tok from devices issued by them. The ban is effective immediately, and the… Read more »

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New Brunswick, Top Province and Chatham, Top City For U-Haul DIY Movers

U-Haul has revealed the most popular Canadian cities and provinces for DIY movers after analyzing migration patterns from 2022.

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Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »

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Statutory Holidays in Canada – 2023

If you are planning your 2023 vacation, taking leave around statutory holidays may get you more vacation days to enjoy the trip. Statutory holidays are days off… Read more »

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The Most Popular Baby Names in New Brunswick in 2022

Noah was the most popular baby name in New Brunswick in 2022. Liam, the second most popular name, was the most popular name in 2021 and 2020…. Read more »

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These Are Canada’s Top 10 Weather Events in 2022

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its Top 10 Weather Stories list for 2022. This year, Canadians witnessed extreme weather, such as Fiona wallopping Eastern Canada,… Read more »

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Canada Processed 4.8 Million Visa and Immigration Applications This Year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the department has processed approximately 4.8 million applications this year including citizenship, and temporary and permanent residence visas. As per… Read more »

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Uber Eats: These Canadian Cities Top the List of Best Tippers, Most Courteous and Pickiest Eaters

Uber Eats has released its annual Cravings Report, which aggregates the cities with the most polite while ordering food, with the most demanding eaters adding special instructions… Read more »

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GoFundMe: These Are the Most Generous Cities in Canada in 2022

GoFundMe has released its Annual Giving Report for the year 2022. The report highlights how the global GoFundMe community supports those in need. GoFundMe says 1 donation… Read more »

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All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year

The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »

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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 »