Social development

• The affordable housing crisis in New Brunswick and the calls for action: ‘No more blame game’

  The province is nearly halfway through a review of its rental situation. Premier Blaine Higgs has previously denied there's a crisis, but advocates say action is needed, now.

  Canada

  Apr 1
• ‘Hat-trick’: Feds announce $3.4M for Moncton’s Rising Tide affordable housing project

  Ottawa announced it would support the Moncton affordable housing entity through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Rapid Housing Initiative,

  Canada

  Mar 26
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• Proposal to turn Fredericton motel into affordable housing still short $1.45M

  A $4.1M project still needs $1.45M as the John Howard Society seeks to convert the City Motel into affordable housing. The project coordinator is hoping for city funding.

  Canada

  Mar 21
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• Babies born during COVID-19 pandemic not being held by others. Will they be OK?

  Babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic haven't had physical contact with extended family and friends.

  Health

  Mar 4
• N.B. Green leader pans pace of action on protections for at-risk youth

  N.B. Green Party leader David Coon expressed frustrations over the slow pace of release of a pair of government reports concerning youth in care and the sexual harm of children.

  Politics

  Feb 26
• New Brunswick long-term care homes short staffed during COVID-19

  The association representing special care homes is calling on the provincial government to help it cover operational costs during the pandemic.

  Health

  Jan 22
• ‘It’s unrealistic’: N.B. nursing home workers union questions long-term care home voting plans

  The New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions says workers are already overworked and homes already short-staffed.

  Politics

  Aug 6, 2020
• Campbellton Nursing Home announces new operating board of directors

  The province says there was public interest in community participation on a new board of directors.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
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• Black Lives Matter Saint John pushes for Black history in N.B. schools

  The Black Lives Matter movement started in the U.S. in 2013. Since then, it has helped race awareness of racial and social injustices around the world.

  Education

  Jul 25, 2020
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• N.B. long-term care facilities not ready to open for ‘outdoor visits’

  Many long-term care facilities in the Saint John-area did not open on Friday, citing a lack of readiness.

  Health

  Jun 5, 2020