New Brunswick News

The New Brunswick News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. The Government of Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada invest in a conservation centre in Fredericton

    The Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre will be retrofitted, thanks to a $188,600 investment from the Government of Canada and a $64,831 investment from Ducks Unlimited Canada. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Jenica Atwin and Geoff Harding, Head of Major Projects at Ducks Unlimited Canada, this project will help further raise public awareness about wetlands.

  2. Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick help the Association des Crabiers Acadiens Inc. undertake testing of whale-safe snow crab fishing technologies

    With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies.

  3. Infrastructure Announcement in Fundy Albert

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with MP Wayne Long, Member of the Legislative Assembly Mike Holland, and His Worship, the Mayor of Fundy Albert Robert Rochon.

  4. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick and the Municipality of Grand Lake invest in the replacement of the Chipman Wastewater Treatment Facility

    Grand Lake (Chipman) are building a new facility intended to serve an estimated growing population in the region and ensure a greener future for the municipality infrastructure thanks to a combined investment of $13.2 million from the governments of Canada and New Brunswick and the Municipality of Grand Lake. Announced by Jenica Atwin, MP for Fredericton, Kris Austin, Provincial MP for Fredericton-Grand Lake, and Mayor Kevin Nicklin, this project involves the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility to replace the existing facility in Grand Lake.

  5. Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick fund new technology for snow crab vessels

    With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies.

  6. Veterans Affairs Canada completes office renovations in Oromocto

    The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing its workplaces so that public servants are better able to provide critical services to Canadians.

  7. Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Itinerary for Veterans’ Week – Monday, 6 November, 2023

    The Minister will visit the Veterans Affairs Canada office in Oromocto, NB.

  8. Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for inspection work.

  9. New Brunswickers invited to explore careers in skilled trades through interactive exhibits

    Canada needs more skilled trades workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

  10. Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for inspection work

  11. Investment aims to boost growth of Madawaska County cheese producer

    An investment in Fromagerie de la République will help the Edmundston artisan cheesemaker grow from a dairy farm into a cheese factory.

  12. Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for inspection work.

  13. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and its partners confirm the arrival of Zebra Mussels, an aquatic invasive species, in New Brunswick

    Since last summer’s detection of Zebra Mussels in Lake Temiscouata, Quebec, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and its provincial, municipal, non-governmental and Indigenous partners have been closely monitoring New Brunswick’s lakes and rivers for any new presence of the aquatic invasive species (AIS).

  14. Government of Canada funds Fredericton community organizations to help address gender-based violence

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced $908,384 for two organizations in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

  15. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in New Brunswick

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined by the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Women’s Equality and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced $700,000 in funding to support crisis hotlines in the province until March 31, 2026.

  16. Government of Canada announces funding for Moncton community organizations to address systemic barriers faced by women

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, announced up to $852,000 in funding for two community organizations in New Brunswick.

  17. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in New Brunswick

    On August 25, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Women’s Equality and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, will make an announcement supporting crisis hotlines in New Brunswick.

  18. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick invest in infrastructure renewal in Fredericton

    Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Social Development, Minister responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation and for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation, and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton, announced a joint investment of more than $44.5 million to support water and active transportation infrastructure improvements in Fredericton.

  19. Backgrounder: The governments of Canada and New Brunswick invest in infrastructure renewal in Fredericton

    The Government of Canada is investing $12,372,198 to support infrastructure improvements in Fredericton.

  20. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fredericton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Social Development, Minister responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation and for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton.

  21. Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.

  22. Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.

  23. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick and the municipalities of Tracadie and Rivière-du-Nord invest in active transportation and water and wastewater infrastructure

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, His Worship Denis Losier, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Tracadie and His Worship Joseph Lanteigne, Mayor of the Town of Rivière-du-Nord, announced a joint investment of more than $15.5 million, with more than $7.23 million in federal funding for Rivière-du-Nord, and more than $2.37 million in federal funding for the Regional Municipality of Tracadie, to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the Acadian Peninsula.

  24. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick invest in improved water and wastewater infrastructure in Bathurst and Belle-Baie

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie‒Bathurst, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, His Worship Daniel Guitard, Mayor of Belle-Baie, and Her Worship Kim Chamberlain, Mayor of Bathurst, announced a joint investment of more than $8.8 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in Belle-Baie and Bathurst.

  25. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Caraquet

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie‒Bathurst, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Bernard Thériault, Mayor of Caraquet.

  26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Rivière-du-Nord

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie Bathurst, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, His Worship Denis Losier, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Tracadie, and His Worship Joseph Lanteigne, Mayor of the Town of Rivière-du-Nord.

  27. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Belle-Baie

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie‒Bathurst, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, His Worship Daniel Guitard, Mayor of Belle-Baie and Her Worship Kim Chamberlain, Mayor of Bathurst.

  28. Ground breaking ceremony marks start of construction at the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre

    The Government of Canada, through the Laboratories Canada Strategy, is providing federal scientists world-class, innovative and collaborative facilities to pursue leading-edge scientific research that will lead to better evidence-based decision making.

  29. Ground breaking ceremony and sign unveiling to mark start of major construction at the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick

    Ministers will participate in a ground breaking and sign unveiling ceremony to mark the start of major construction at the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC) in Moncton, New Brunswick.

  30. Government of Canada announces funding for essential projects and equipment at Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport

    Canada’s airports are essential to helping keep our communities connected and creating good, middle-class jobs. From visiting friends and family, to supporting essential medical services, to getting goods to market, we rely on our local and regional airports to support our local economies and sustain vibrant communities.

  31. Canada supports Indigenous wellness and culture feasibility studies in New Brunswick to advance self-determination and reconciliation

    Today, Chief George Ginnish from the Natoaganeg First Nation; Chief Ross Perley from Neqotkuk First Nation; and The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced $150,000 in funding provided through the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program.

  32. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick invest in wastewater infrastructure improvements in Arcadia

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Derek Pleadwell, Mayor of Arcadia, announced a joint investment of more than $393,000 to revitalize Arcadia’s sewage treatment lagoon.

  33. Upgrades complete at St. Stephen Ferry Point Bridge port of entry

    Upgrades complete at St. Stephen Ferry Point Bridge port of entry

  34. The governments of Canada and New Brunswick invest in the preliminary design plans for the new Regional Aquatic Centre in Fredericton

    Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Social Development, Minister responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation and Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation, and Judy Wilson-Shee, Chair of the Capital Region Service Commission and Mayor of the Village of New Maryland, announced a joint investment of more than $1.2 million to support the preliminary planning and design phase for the new Regional Aquatic Centre in Fredericton.

  35. The Government of Canada, the Government of New Brunswick and the University of New Brunswick invest in the renewal of the Fredericton Justice Building 

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Premier of New Brunswick, Dr. Paul Mazerolle, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick (UNB), and Mike Marin, Dean of UNB Law, announced a joint investment of more than $62 million to rehabilitate Fredericton’s Justice Building to become the home of the UNB Faculty of Law. For the occasion, they were joined by Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of the City of Fredericton

  36. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fredericton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Service New Brunswick and Minister Responsible for Housing, and Judy Wilson-Shee, Chair of the Capital Region Service Commission and Mayor of the Village of New Maryland.

  37. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fredericton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Premier of New Brunswick, and Dr. Paul Mazerolle, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of the City of Fredericton, will also be in attendance.

  38. Canada and New Brunswick invest in improvements to water and sewer infrastructure in three Northern New Brunswick communities

    Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Her Worship Lise Anne Roussel, Mayor of Vallée-des-Rivières, announced a joint investment of more than $4.3 million to upgrade municipal water infrastructure in three Northern New Brunswick communities. His Worship Jean-Pierre Ouellet, Mayor of Baker Brook, and His Worship Normand Pelletier, Mayor of Heron Bay, were also in attendance.

  39. Backgrounder: Canada and New Brunswick invest in improvements to water and sewer infrastructure in three Northern New Brunswick communities

    The Government of Canada is investing $2,427,259 through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream and the Green Infrastructure Stream to support three water infrastructure projects in New Brunswick. The Government of New Brunswick is contributing $1,442,552. Municipal partners are contributing $458,277 in total towards their respective projects.

  40. The Government of Canada supports the construction of a new fire hall in Grand-Bouctouche

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Daniel Allain, Minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform, and His Worship Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of the Municipality of Grand-Bouctouche, announced a federal investment of $890,000 to support the construction of a new fire hall.

  41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Vallée-des-Rivières

    embers of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Her Worship Lise Anne Roussel, Mayor of Vallée des Rivières. His Worship Jean-Pierre Ouellet, Mayor of Baker Brook and His Worship Normand Pelletier, Mayor of Heron Bay will also be in attendance.

  42. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Grand-Bouctouche

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Daniel Allain, Minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform, and His Worship Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of the Municipality of Grand-Bouctouche.

  43. New Brunswick's first Mental Health and Farm Safety Initiative launches

    New Brunswick farmers will have access to new resources to help address the stress of operating a farm thanks to a new farm-focused mental health and safety initiative announced today by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries in partnership with Agriculture NB (Agriculture Alliance of NB, National Farmers Union in NB and Really Local Harvest Co-op).

  44. Canada invests in the modernization of Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery

    Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, and Thomas Smart, Director and CEO of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, announced a federal investment of more than $1.7 million to modernize Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

  45. Canada invests in installation of solar panels at Ecoparc de Cormier-Village 

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Charles Thibodeau, President of the Centre culturel et sportif de Cormier-Village, announced a federal investment of more than $159,000 to modernize the Ecoparc de Cormier-Village.

  46. The Government of Canada invests in upgrades to Fredericton’s Open Space Theatre

    Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, and Natasha MacLellan, Artistic and Executive Director of Theatre New Brunswick, announced a joint investment of $1,272,000 to modernize the Open Space Theatre.

  47. Canada invests in active transportation projects across New Brunswick

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, His Worship Bertrand Beaulieu, Mayor of the Grand Falls Regional Municipality, His Worship Robert Rochon, Mayor of the Village of Fundy-Albert, Darren Turner, Chair of the Coastal Link Trail Inc., and Andrew Garnett, Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Woodstock, announced a federal investment of more than $895,000 to upgrade existing trails and construct new active transportation trails across New Brunswick

  48. Backgrounder: Canada invests in active transportation projects across New Brunswick

    The Government of Canada is investing $895,923 through the Active Transportation Fund to support four active transportation projects across New Brunswick.

  49. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fredericton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton and Natasha MacLellan, Artistic and Executive Director of Theatre New Brunswick.

  50. The Government of Canada partners with New Brunswick communities to strengthen asset management

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $350,000 to help eight New Brunswick communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.