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University of New Brunswick Saint John campus to get $38-million health centre

University of New Brunswick Saint John campus to get $38-million health centre

FREDERICTON — The University of New Brunswick Saint John campus is getting a $38-million health and social innovation centre funded by the provincial and federal governments.
New N.B. law allows supported decision-making for intellectually disabled residents

New N.B. law allows supported decision-making for intellectually disabled residents

FREDERICTON — Dianne Cormier Northrup has helped her son and daughter, who both have intellectual and physical disabilities, communicate their key life decisions for years. Soon, her support role in that process will have a legal foundation.
In crowded N.B. hospital, 88-year-old awaiting nursing home placed in supply room

In crowded N.B. hospital, 88-year-old awaiting nursing home placed in supply room

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The daughter of an 88-year-old woman who spent part of Thursday in a supply room at an overcrowded New Brunswick hospital says she's alarmed by the shortages of space and staff in the province's health facilities.
Shane Wright to serve as Canadian captain at upcoming world juniors

Shane Wright to serve as Canadian captain at upcoming world juniors

ST. STEPHEN, N.B. — Forward Shane Wright will serve as Canadian captain at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship.
N.B. report on systemic racism omits recommendation for Indigenous-led public inquiry

N.B. report on systemic racism omits recommendation for Indigenous-led public inquiry

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s report on systemic racism does not include a call for an Indigenous-led public inquiry — a recommendation that has been repeatedly called for by Indigenous leaders and that was included in a draft version of the report.
New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French

New French immersion program proposed in N.B. cuts time students learn in French

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick has proposed a new French immersion program that cuts the time elementary school students spend learning in French, prompting scathing criticism from a parent group.
N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

N.B. chief doctor worried about the holidays as flu cases hit one-week high

FREDERICTON — The number of new influenza cases reported in the province has hit an all-time high, New Brunswick's acting chief medical officer of health said Tuesday. The 836 lab-confirmed flu infections between Nov. 27 and Dec.
N.B. to open Secretariat of Official Languages to oversee province's languages act

N.B. to open Secretariat of Official Languages to oversee province's languages act

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is set to launch a Secretariat of Official Languages that will oversee the way the government carries out its duties under the province's Official Languages Act, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Monday.
Bedard, Wright headline Canada's roster for world junior hockey championships

Bedard, Wright headline Canada's roster for world junior hockey championships

MONCTON, N.B. — Connor Bedard and Shane Wright headline Canada's roster for the upcoming world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced its cuts Monday following two practice days and two exhibition games as part of its selection camp.
'Intriguing' Adam Fantilli hoping to crack Canada's world junior roster

'Intriguing' Adam Fantilli hoping to crack Canada's world junior roster

MONCTON, N.B. — Adam Fantilli was trying to get the game up and running on his laptop. The freshman forward's Michigan Wolverines were set to play the Michigan State Spartans in a clash of NCAA rivals.
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