Psychiatrists relieved with delay for forced rehab
The province has delayed plans for forced treatment of those with severe substance use disorders. Despite concerns from the New Brunswick Psychiatrists Association, the Higgs government was expected to introduce legislation this spring. President Dr. Mylène Poirier was relieved with the postponement and hopes th...
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Former Westfield mayor, councillor dies
Flags are being flown at half-mast in Grand Bay-Westfield to honour a former mayor and councillor. Kevin Thorne passed away on Sunday after a lengthy battle with cancer, according to his obituary. Thorne served three years on the Village of Westfield council. He was also mayor from 1983 to 1992. Outside of politics, Th...
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Dramafest 2024 underway in Fredericton
Creative minds have come together in Fredericton. Over 1,000 middle and high school students are gathered at St. Thomas University for Dramafest 2024. It's the largest single-site provincial drama festival in the country. It runs from May 6 to 11. Schools including Saint John, Harrison Trimble, Bernice MacNaughton, St....
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Legislation introduced to improve compliance at N.B. salvage sites
Proposed amendments will increase safety and accountability for non-compliant salvage dealers. Changes to the Salvage Dealers Licensing Act have been introduced in the legislature. Public Safety Minister Kris Austin says September's fire at A-I-M Recycling in Saint John brought the safety risks to light, not only on th...
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Mental Health Week in New Brunswick
A call to be kind and healing through compassion. That's the motto used by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for Mental Health Week. Christa Baldwin, executive director of the New Brunswick chapter, has been with the organization for 12 years. Baldwin said the stigma of talking about mental has reduced grad...
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N.B. releases primary health care action plan
New Brunswick has released its long-awaited action plan focused on the primary health-care system. The plan includes several initiatives aimed at addressing "systemic challenges" in the system. However, the main focus of the 28-page document is on collaborative or team-based practices rather than solo physici...
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New $20 not expected until 2027
It will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank of Canada is working on a redesign of the bank note. It will feature a portrait of the King with the back continuing an image of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It will also be vertical, similar to the $10 note, ma...
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Some test wait times now available on MyHealthNB
Do you want to know how long you may wait for a CT scan or an MRI? There is now an app for that. Wait time information for non-urgent medical imaging tests has been added to the MyHealthNB website and mobile app. The data includes wait times for CT scans, MRIs, bone density scans, ultrasounds, and mammograms at Horizon...
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Impaired drivers could avoid charges under proposed changes
New Brunswick introduced new legislation on Tuesday aimed at strengthening impaired driving penalties. It includes a new program that would see some drivers offered the option of an immediate roadside suspension instead of criminal charges. "These amendments aim to deter impaired driving and make our roads safer f...
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Saint John businesses prepare for cruise ship season
Uptown Saint John businesses are preparing for another busy cruise ship season. The first ship of the year will arrive on Wednesday morning with up to 4,500 passengers. Katelyn Price is the owner of Juniper, a sustainable lifestyle store on Prince William Street. Price said seeing the first cruise ship passengers is al...
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