Kids Help Phone says it has seen a steep rise in the amount of outreach from youth in the overnight hours — as high as 49 per cent in New Brunswick. Aaron Sanderson, the CEO of Kids Help Phone (KHP), said the overnight hours are the helpline’s busiest. “That’s probably because young people have an […]
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The New Brunswick government says it has secured $9.98 million from the federal government to reduce barriers associated with recognition and integration of tradespeople who are trained internationally. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) Minister Jean-Claude D’Amours said in a release the recognition is important for labour mobility. “This is a wonderful place to work, […]
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Eastern Charlotte has approved a tender for its new childcare facility just months after it rejected the project due to a funding cap. The local government awarded the contract to Avant Guard for $2.3 million. A previous council rejected the tender in March after the Regional Development Corporation capped the funding at $500,000. An agreement […]
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A boat from the Saint Andrews Biological Station (SABS) has been removed from the water after it sank on Friday. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) said the staff at SABS were notified that a vessel named Salar had sunk on its moorings, which means the boat filled with water and went under while […]
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Atlantic Baptist Housing (ABH) said it is committed to rebuilding an apartment complex that sustained significant damage by a fire in January. Victor Shea, the organization’s chief executive officer, said the remedial work of removing the damage has been completed but ABH is dealing with the insurance company to move forward with renovations. About 22 […]
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The mayor of Grand Manan said a new virtual health care delivery system is working well for those living on the island. Teladoc Health Canada offers residents virtual access to physicians. It has been extended until June 2027, according to Mayor Bonnie Morse. “There is a specified number of nights through the week, I think […]
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The New Brunswick government has unveiled a new vital statistics search platform through the Provincial Archives. It will allow people to find historical records, track requests and access enhanced self-service tools. According to the Department of Finance and Treasury Board (FTB), modernization efforts have been made in recent years to improve access to archival records […]
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A 29-year-old man from Blacks Harbour has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation. St. George RCMP said on July 17 at around 1:50 a.m. they received a call for a well-being check on Wellington Road in Blacks Harbour. “Upon arrival at the residence, police located the body of a deceased woman inside,” the […]
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The federal, provincial and municipal governments are investing $8.84 million in water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure for St. Stephen, Harvey, Sussex and Grand Lake. According to the Regional Development Corporation (RDC), infrastructure is the first step for rural communities to develop more housing. In St. Stephen, it will allow for the construction of up to […]
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Braelyn Jardine is grateful for her community’s support. She was set to compete in the World Dance Cup in Dublin, Ireland, but needed a little help. Her fellow community members in Grand Manan stepped up. “She’s with the Grand Manan Dance Academy,” Gail Jardine, Braelyn’s grandmother, said. Braelyn was chosen by a scout to represent […]
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