#Fredericton & #SaintJohn respectfully, round out the list among the province’s 3 major cities as popular landing spots.

Based on the 2021 census, contributing countries to #Moncton ’s #population surge include the Philippines, India, Nigeria, Syria, France, China, Morocco, Ukraine, Vietnam & South Korea.

https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/a-good-match-monctons-immigrant-influx-fuels-economic-growth-and-helping-alleviate-labour-shortage-100873146

#Immigrants #Canada #Maritimes #NewBrunswick #CanPoli #BIPOC #ImmigrantsInCanada #WelcomeImmigrants #Newcomers #GoodNews #NBpoli #POCinCanada

Drawing on toned paper of houses in #Memramcook, #NewBrunswick, along the Trans-Canada Highway between #Sackville and #Moncton. Copic markers, white Signo gel pen, Carbonpen, pencil (2019). #art #drawing #landscape #architecture #acadie

OK, Craft Beer, this time you've gone too far. 🦞🍺 🤢

#moncton

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

East Coast Comic Expo returns to ##moncton after pandemic hiatus

##moncton's comic expo is back for its eighth year, and for the first time since it was shuttered by the pandemic in 2020. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/comic-expo-returns-after-pandemic-nb-1.6870902?cmp=rss

#AtlanticCanada #Moncton #NewBrunswick

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Proposed class-action lawsuit over labour-inducing drug back in court

The suit is filed on behalf of mothers who believe they were improperly given a labour-inducing drug at the ##moncton Hospital. It alleges Nicole Ruest, who worked in the labour and delivery unit between 2010 and 2019, administered oxytocin to “hundreds” of patients without their consent.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/class-action-lawsuit-oxytocin-moncton-hospital-1.6867286?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

New Brunswickers can take city buses for free Wednesday

It’s free to ride city buses Wednesday, in Greater ##moncton, #saintjohn and #fredericton.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/city-buses-free-wednesday-moncton-fredericton-saint-john-1.6867176?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Gaps in ##moncton #housing supply include both large and small rental units, report says

##moncton faces a growing need for more rental units, requires a greater variety of unit sizes to accommodate individuals and families and more accessible #housing, a report prepared for the city concludes.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-housing-report-rentals-affordability-1.6866414?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Despite the rain and cold, more than 100 people showed up in ##moncton to support Policy 713

Description: Pride flags and umbrellas could be seen in front of ##moncton city hall Saturday as community members rallied in support of the policy that guarantees protections for LGBTQ students.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/despite-the-rain-and-cold-more-than-100-people-showed-up-in-moncton-to-support-policy-713-1.6865311?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

The Fear Door: life as a refugee an immersive experience in new exhibit

The Refuge #canada traveling exhibit, intended to highlight the plight of refugees around the world, is showing at ##moncton's Resurgo Place until August 27.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/refuge-canada-exhibit-resurgo-place-moncton-1.6861916?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Province to cover #rcmp backpay bills for some communities

The #newbrunswick government will cover the cost of backpay for #rcmp in most communities, but won't for municipalities under separate policing contracts, which the ##moncton-area has.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-rcmp-pay-1.6857897?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

At a 'death café' in ##moncton, people talk about death to live a fuller life

Every second Tuesday, a death café meeting in ##moncton offers participants the opportunity to talk about death — from their own mortality to the loss of a loved one.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-moncton-death-cafe-1.6853493?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Visitor count, spending near pre-pandemic levels in ##moncton

The newly created organization that promotes visiting the ##moncton region says visitor counts and spending are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-hotels-tourism-visitors-1.6852069?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Labour shortage, population growth inflaming N.B. #housing crunch, economist says

The shortage of #housing in #newbrunswick continues to be fueled by population growth, says ##moncton-based economist Richard Saillant.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/labour-shortage-housing-crunch-1.6849506?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Four new schools sought to address enrolment surge in ##moncton area

A school board has called for four new schools to be built in the ##moncton area to address rising student enrolment.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-schools-education-council-1.6846056?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

##moncton massage therapist who had sex with patient committed misconduct, decision says

A former discipline committee chair for the College of Massage Therapists of #newbrunswick has been found guilty of sexually abusing a patient almost seven years ago.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/joshua-lutes-massage-therapist-decision-1.6833386?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Elsipogtog #firstnation looks to fund ballfield repairs with Jays Care grant

Elsipogtog #firstnation, about 55 kilometres north of ##moncton, is among 15 recipients sharing $1.5 million in baseball infrastructure funding from the Jays Care Foundation.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/elsipogtog-baseball-field-blue-jays-grant-1.6830666?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

$30M #newbrunswick health contract awarded without bidding

The #newbrunswick government gave itself 24 months to design and hold a competition for a 10-year, $30-million health services contract, but has reversed itself and awarded the work to ##moncton's Medavie Blue Cross without seeking any bids.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-government-30-million-health-contract-award-without-bidding-1.6831509?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Former ##moncton business exec facing fraud charges allowed to leave N.B before trial

A former ##moncton economic development agency executive facing charges of fraud, theft and money laundering will again be allowed to temporarily leave the province.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/daniel-bard-court-update-1.6830904?cmp=rss

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

Kent County man accused of chainsaw attack pleads guilty to lesser charges

Michael Gordon Augustine, 59, was expected to stand trial Tuesday on the charges, which included seven counts of attempted murder. But in ##moncton provincial court on Monday, four new charges were laid by the Crown.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/augustine-manslaughter-chainsaw-attack-kent-county-1.6829191?cmp=rss