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State of the province address focuses upon growth and opportunity
Premier Blaine Higgs delivered his annual state of the province address today, highlighting the province’s growth and continued opportunities in health care, education, energy development, and the economy.
International education institution to open Saint John campus
Saint John has been selected as the home of the Lycée International Français des Provinces Atlantiques, an education institute that is part of the Don Bosco international campus. The school is expected to open its doors to students in September 2024; registration has already begun. It will serve international and ...
Health and Social Innovation Centre to be built at the University of New Brunswick’s Saint John campus
Federal, provincial and university officials today announced $38 million in funding for construction of the Health and Social Innovation Centre at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus. From left: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder; Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long; Premier Blaine Higgs; Petra Hauf, ...
Official visit by the ambassador of France
During his first official visit to New Brunswick, Ambassador Michel Miraillet of France met, recently, with Premier Blaine Higgs, as well as with Glen Savoie, minister responsible for la Francophonie; Local Government and Local Governance Reform Minister Daniel Allain; Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan; and Aboriginal Affairs ...
Honouring the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the massacre of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. To mark the day, a vigil to commemorate these women took place at Government House. Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, lit a ...
Official visit by the ambassador of Japan
During his first official visit to New Brunswick, Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi of Japan met with Premier Blaine Higgs, as well as with Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn, who is also minister responsible for economic development and small business, minister responsible for Opportunities NB, and minister responsible for immigration. The meetings ...
November is Family Violence Prevention Month
The provincial government, in partnership with the Fergusson Foundation, has proclaimed November as Family Violence Prevention Month, promoting awareness of the impact family violence has on individuals, families, workplaces and communities as well as the resources and support available to build healthier relationships. From left: Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister ...
New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick
Ten distinguished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick, including one posthumously, by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Back row, from left: Randy Dickinson, from Fredericton; Premier Blaine Higgs; Cecile Cassista, from Riverview; Larry Nelson, from ...
Accession proclamation ceremony held in Fredericton
Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy presided over the accession proclamation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III at Government House this afternoon in Fredericton. Murphy issued and read a formal proclamation under the Great Seal of the Province of New Brunswick, officially proclaiming the accession of King Charles III.
Premier Blaine Higgs signs the book of condolence
Premier Blaine Higgs signs the book of condolence in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton.. The Queen passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Official visit of the consul general of Japan
In his first official visit to New Brunswick, Consul General Jun Saito of Japan met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Arlene Dunn, minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business and also for Opportunities NB. This visit is intended ...
Official visit of the consul general of the United States
In her first official visit to New Brunswick today, Consul General Lyra S. Carr of the United States met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn who is also minister responsible for Economic Development and Small ...
Meetings with secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie
On the final leg of her official visit to Canada, Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, had several meetings in New Brunswick. From left: Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy; Premier Blaine Higgs; Mushikiwabo; and minister responsible for La Francophonie Glen Savoie.
Provincewide service disruptions continue due to CUPE strike
The strike by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) continues to have an impact across the province in health, education, transportation, laundry, correctional services and other areas.
Family Violence Prevention Month proclaimed
The provincial government, in partnership with the Fergusson Foundation, has proclaimed November as Family Violence Prevention Month, promoting awareness of the impact family violence has on individuals, families, workplaces and communities. Standing, from left: Matt Rogers, acting director, Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research; and Meranda McLaughlin, president, ...
Status update on negotiations with CUPE
Negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached an impasse, with the union demanding annual wage increases of three per cent over a four-year period. The government is now willing to offer wage increases of 8.5 per cent over a five-year period. This increase corresponds with agreements ...
Flag-raising for National Indigenous Peoples Day
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, the Wolastoqey flag was flown at the legislative assembly. From left: Premier Blaine Higgs; St. Mary’s First Nation Chief Alan Polchies Jr.; and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn.
75 per cent achieved: First phase on path to Green begins at midnight
The province will enter the first phase on the path toward the Green level of the COVID-19 recovery plan, effective as of midnight tonight. Participating in today’s news conference were, from left: Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health; Premier Blaine Higgs and Health Minister Dorothy Shephard.
Update on Phase 1 of the path to Green / second dose vaccination appointments
The provincial government confirmed today that Phase 1 of the path to Green will come into effect once 75 per cent of New Brunswickers have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, participated in today’s news conference.
Premier Blaine Higgs receives second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine
Like all New Brunswickers aged 55 and older who received AstraZeneca as their first dose, Premier Blaine Higgs was eligible for his second dose now that his eight-week waiting period has passed. He received his second dose of AstraZeneca today, administered by Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
Path to Green level announced / nine new cases, eight in New Brunswick and one out of province / exposure notifications
The provincial government announced guidelines on May 27 outlining the path toward the Green level of the COVID-19 recovery plan. The plan includes three phases to slowly loosen restrictions, with target dates based on anticipated vaccination rates and low numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations. Premier Blaine Higgs participated in the news ...
19 new cases / outbreak declared over at special care home in Edmundston
Public Health reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 today. From left: Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health; and Premier Blaine Higgs.
Celebrating New Brunswick’s 2020 literacy award recipients on Literacy Day
Premier Blaine Higgs recognized New Brunswick Literacy Day, April 21, and congratulated the 2020 recipients of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award; Élizabeth (Betty) Levasseur of Lac Baker and Peter Sawyer of Moncton. Photo shows Levasseur.
Premier’s statement on the death of Prince Philip
Premier Blaine Higgs expressed his condolences today on the death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Premier receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Premier Blaine Higgs received his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine today at a vaccination clinic held in the main ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton-Lord Beaverbrook Hotel in Fredericton. Licensed practical nurse Brenda Tree administered the vaccine.