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Auditor general's assessment of public housing 'no surprise' for minister
Housing Minister David Hickey is not surprised by the findings of this week's auditor general report that found issues with public housing. Hickey will make improvements a priority with more funding coming to his department.
Province will spend $6.5M to keep paramedic, EMT graduates in N.B.
Health Minister John Dornan announced today that the province will fund a $6.5-million bursary program. The money will reimburse paramedic and emergency medical technician students. The province hopes it will help address staffing shortages.
Hybrid operating room in Fredericton is expected to shorten waits, help recruitment
A hybrid operating room planned for Fredericton will be the first of its kind in New Brunswick, providing advanced imaging to assist surgeons as they work, supporters say.
Marksman George Chase drops his grudge and enters N.B. Sports Hall of Fame
George Chase is a part of this year's New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame class. He was nominated 25 years ago but declined the offer.
Ambulance N.B. extends rural pilot project, sees early positive results
Ambulance New Brunswick has extended a pilot project that changes the way it organizes ambulances. The move will do away with ambulances filling in for neighbouring regions. The Paramedic Association of New Brunswick welcomes the change.
New Shediac anglophone school location announced, with room for growth
A new school in the Shediac area is expected to ease enrolment pressures for the Anglophone East School District. The current Shediac Cape School uses 10 portable classrooms due to overcrowding.
This man's word-search puzzles might fan the patriotism of players
Nick Cranford has created a collection of word search books inspired by different parts of Canada, an effort he says is his way of sharing his Canadian pride.
Cannons return to Officers' Square with some new details
The City of Fredericton has returned its military cannons to Officers' Square in downtown Fredericton. After they were cleaned, markings can now be seen on the cannons that describe the weight, builder and owner.
N.B. MP said Trump 'very interested' in talks with Carney during first Oval Office visit
New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc joined Mark Carney in the Whitehouse for his meeting with Donald Trump. LeBlanc took note of Trump's demeanor and "interest" in what Carney had to say.
Province defends school funding decisions, unaware of library worker cuts
After Anglophone West eliminated library workers, the province stands by the funding decision that led to the layoffs. The province has asked districts to find $43 million from the budgets they expected to be working with.