Low-income seniors benefit applications open

Low-income seniors benefit applications open

Applications are now open for the low-income seniors benefit, which has increased to $616 this year.  “We recognize that many low-income seniors face financial challenges, particularly with the rising cost of living,” said Lyne Chantal Boudreau, the minister responsible for seniors.  According to the province, it supports 50,000 seniors in New Brunswick.  In order to […]

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 Pathways to Stillness: Ep. 3

Pathways to Stillness: Ep. 3

Host Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon and co-host Vicki Hogarth discuss the complexities of aging and the benefits of practicing stillness on an all-new Pathways to Stillness on CHCO-TV. Original broadcast date: March 31, 2025 Pathways to Stillness is an original CHCO Television production funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for […]

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 Minimum wage increases in New Brunswick

Minimum wage increases in New Brunswick

New Brunswick’s minimum wage is increasing to $15.65 per hour on April 1. It is an increase of 35 cents, up from $15.30, but according to research by the New Brunswick Human Development Council, it is still well below what is considered a living wage. The HDC said in 2024, a living wage in the […]

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