Former New Brunswick premier Ray Frenette remembered as an ‘inspiration’
Ray Frenette represented the riding of Moncton-East for 25 years, holding numerous cabinet posts along the way. Continue reading
Victor Boudreau
Radiologist tops New Brunswick list of highest-billing doctors at $1.5M
According to the records, medical professionals billed anywhere from $50,000 to $1,5000,000 in the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Continue reading
Mother of suicide victim calling for improved wait times for mental health support in N.B.
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
After several trips back and forth to hospitals in Moncton, her son was put on a waiting list to get counselling through mental health services. Continue reading
Horizon Health denies crisis situation regarding thoracic surgery in Saint John area
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Concerns are being raised in the Saint John region about the lack of a surgeon dedicated to performing thoracic procedures, which involve the lungs, esophagus and general chest area. Continue reading
NB minister’s recusal sparks conflict of interest talks at legislature
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Health Minister Victor Boudreau recusing himself from the Parlee Beach file has opposing members considering amendments to conflict of interest legislation. Continue reading
NB Medical Society says province needs to plan ahead for better physician recruitment
Fredericton and the Upper River Valley region have the highest number of doctor and specialist vacancies in the province, according to the New Brunswick Department of Health’s permanent position vacancy list. Continue reading
Midwifery pilot project to start in Fredericton
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The New Brunswick government announced Fredericton as the demonstration site for midwifery services to soon be implemented across the province. Continue reading
Community group asks for control of Charlotte County Hospital to be returned to local board
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Charlotte County Hospital is currently performing surgeries requiring local anesthesia only. Continue reading
Plans for paid-plasma donation clinic in New Brunswick raises ethical debate
Paid plasma donations have been the centre of many debates across the country. Continue reading
Imperial Tobacco Canada launches legal challenge of NB menthol tobacco ban
Imperial Tobacco Canada has launched a legal challenge against New Brunswick’s menthol tobacco ban. Continue reading