Province Ends Medavie Contract to Bring N.B. Health Link Public

June 19, 2026

The New Brunswick government is ending its agreement with Medavie Health Services New Brunswick. The province will shift the N.B. Health Link primary care program directly into the public system under the Horizon Health and Vitalité health networks. N.B. Health Link provides appointments for New Brunswickers waiting for a primary care provider. (Ed Hunter/CBC) According […]

4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern New Brunswick

June 19, 2026

If you live in New Brunswick, you probably do not expect the ground to move beneath your feet. However, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake shook parts of northern New Brunswick and Quebec on Thursday morning. According to a report from CBC News, Earthquakes Canada confirmed the tremor caused no damage. The event still left many residents […]

Historic Kouchibouguac Dam Demolition Sparks Local Concerns in New Brunswick

June 17, 2026

If you visit the Kouchibouguac River today, you will see crews tearing down the historic dam piece by piece. The concrete structure has stood since 1917. Now, its removal is causing frustration for locals who feel they are losing a major piece of their community history. According to a recent report from CTV News Atlantic, […]

New Brunswick Invests 12 Million Dollars to Protect Oyster Industry from MSX and Dermo

June 17, 2026

If you live in a coastal community, you know how important the oyster industry is to the local economy. The New Brunswick government is injecting 12 million dollars into the local oyster industry to fight two harmful diseases. MSX and Dermo recently hit the province and threaten the livelihoods of hundreds of coastal workers. According […]

NB Power Admits to Shortcuts on New Gas Plant to Prevent Blackouts

June 16, 2026

You expect the lights to turn on when you flip the switch. New Brunswick’s public power utility bypassed standard procedures for a new natural gas plant to ensure that keeps happening. Image source: The Canadian Press Executives for NB Power defended their decisions to lawmakers after the province’s auditor general revealed the corporation exposed taxpayers […]

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt Pushes for National Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

June 10, 2026

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt wants the federal government to ban children under 16 from using social media. She outlined this demand in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney released on Tuesday. According to a report by The Canadian Press, Holt also asked Ottawa to stop social media companies from advertising to minors. She […]

New Brunswick Food Banks Secure $9 Million for Fresh Local Food

June 9, 2026

Food banks across New Brunswick are getting a major financial boost. The provincial government committed $9 million over the next three years to Feed NB. If you or your neighbors rely on local food assistance, you will soon see better options on the shelves. Stéphane Sirois, executive director of Feed NB. Image source: CBC News […]

Why Only Half of Approved New Brunswickers Got Care Under the Canadian Dental Plan

June 9, 2026

Only 49 percent of New Brunswickers approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan actually received treatment last year. Federal government statistics reveal that while 121,191 residents gained approval for the 2025 to 2026 benefit year, just 59,439 received care by April 30. Paul Blanchard, executive director of the New Brunswick Dental Society. (Image Credit: Clare […]

New Brunswick Rolls Out Pay What You Can School Lunch Program Amid Mixed Reactions

June 9, 2026

Parents in the New Brunswick school system face changes to how students access meals this fall. New Brunswick is introducing a pay what you can school lunch plan. The province wants to change how students access meals and help families manage rising living costs. The program draws both support and criticism from politicians and community […]

How New Brunswick Schools Plan to Fix Failing Literacy Rates

June 5, 2026

If you have children in the New Brunswick school system, you know the importance of strong reading skills. New Brunswick schools face a massive challenge with student literacy. A recent auditor general report paints a grim picture of reading and writing skills across the province. However, local education leaders see a clear path forward. According […]