Bruce MacFarlane

• Epidemiologist says hospitalizations after vaccines nothing to worry about

  How concerned should we be after hearing three New Brunswickers have been hospitalized after getting a COVID-19 shot? Experts say not very.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2021
  
• Community notifications ‘least draconian’ option with released sex offenders: Winnipeg lawyer

  After warnings were issued about two convicted sex offenders released from Manitoba jails this past week, a Winnipeg lawyer explains the practice of community notification.

  Crime

  Jul 22, 2020
  
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• First New Brunswick COVID-19 death involves resident at Atholville long-term care home

  The death is linked to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Zone 5, the region of Campbellton, N.B.

  Health

  Jun 4, 2020
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• New Brunswick maintains position on abortions as Ottawa threatens penalties

  New Brunswick Health Department spokesman Bruce Macfarlane says the province is meeting its requirements under the act and is working with Ottawa to address federal concerns.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2020
• ‘Do not consume’ water advisory still in place for industrial park in Minto, N.B.

  Residents were told to not consume their drinking water until assessments have been made to ensure that water is safe to drink.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2019
• New Brunswick health department confirms case of tuberculosis in Saint John area

  The bacteria can be spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing and talking when close. It can also stay in the air for hours. 

  Health

  Jul 10, 2019
• Buying fentanyl is just a few clicks and a phone call away. And it’s making things difficult for the RCMP

  It's a growing crisis sweeping across Canada; and purchasing the powerful and deadly opioid drug, fentanyl, can be as easy as a clicking a button.

  Canada

  May 24, 2017