Tag: New Brunswick
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New Brunswick Sees Largest Quarterly Population Decline Since the 1970s
Overview: A startling quarterly drop Statistics Canada released new data showing a notable decline in New Brunswick’s population for the most recent quarter. According to an economic development consultant familiar with the release, the quarterly decrease marks the largest dip since the 1970s, underscoring ongoing demographic shifts that could ripple through the province’s economy, labor…
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New Brunswick Experiences Largest Quarterly Population Decline Since the 1970s, Economists Say
Overview: A Sharp Turn for New Brunswick’s Population New Brunswick has reported its most pronounced quarterly population decline in decades, according to Statistics Canada data analyzed by an economic development consultant. The numbers show that as of October 1, the province’s population dipped significantly compared with the previous quarter, marking a historic low not seen…
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New Brunswick Faces Largest Quarterly Population Drop in Decades, Experts Warn
New Brunswick’s Population Dip: Decades-Long Trend Intensifies Statistics Canada has released a troubling finding for New Brunswick: the province recorded its largest quarterly population decline since the 1970s. The data, reflecting numbers as of October 1, shows a notable decrease that economics researchers say signals broader demographic shifts and potential economic consequences for the province.…
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Remembering Marmaduke: Hillsborough’s Mastodon that Shaped a Town
Introduction: A Quiet Day Turned Into a Fossil Tale July 2, 1936, began as a routine workday for C.R. Fancy, a civil engineer in Hillsborough, New Brunswick. He and his crew were laying a small dam on a pond near Conrad Osman’s property when the unexpected happened: a fossil dug up from the earth beside…
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Federal Inmate Hospital Cost Jump to $1.3B in New Brunswick
Surging Costs for a Federal Inmate Hospital The project to build a new hospital for inmates in federal facilities has taken a dramatic turn. An initial estimate of about $400 million, released in 2021, has now been revised to roughly $1.3 billion. The expansion in projected cost — more than three times the original figure…
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Federal Inmate Hospital Cost Estimate Surges to $1.3B in New Brunswick
Rising costs redefine the scale of a federal inmate hospital project The project to build a new hospital facility for inmates within Canada’s federal system has seen its price tag surge to an estimated $1.3 billion, more than tripling the initial public estimate. First disclosed in 2021 at roughly $400 million, the updated figure reflects…
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Cost Estimate for New Federal Inmate Hospital Soars to $1.3B in New Brunswick
Background: A milestone project with rising costs A government project intended to modernize healthcare for inmates in federal facilities has hit a new milestone: the estimated price tag has climbed to about $1.3 billion, more than three times the $400 million figure publicly cited in 2021. The proposed hospital, planned for a site in New…
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New COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Available in NB from Oct. 14
NB residents can book the new COVID-19 and flu vaccines starting now New Brunswick is rolling out updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, with availability beginning on October 14. The provincial government announced that bookings for the shots are open online now, and appointments will start next week across hospitals, public health sites, and participating pharmacies.…
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New Brunswick accelerates vaccine access with COVID-19 and flu shots starting Oct. 14
Vaccines available in New Brunswick starting Oct. 14 New Brunswick is expanding vaccination access as the respiratory illness season approaches. The province announced that new free COVID-19 and influenza vaccines will be available to eligible residents starting October 14. People can book appointments online now, with vaccination clinics set to begin next week. What vaccines…
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Staying Out of the Woods: A Government Advisory in New Brunswick
In a surprising turn of events, New Brunswick is facing an environmental challenge that has prompted the government to issue a stern advisory to its residents. The lush landscapes that define this province—offering scenic views, vibrant wildlife, and a myriad of outdoor activities—are now under careful scrutiny due to unexpectedly severe dry conditions. With the…