New Brunswick

Assault of an inmate at Dorchester Penitentiary – medium security unit
On May 29, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
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Federal government provides funding to Ducks Unlimited Canada for green energy improvements at Beaubassin Research Centre
Energy efficient upgrades to Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Beaubassin Research Centre will reduce the facility’s carbon footprint following an investment of more than $324,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit
On May 25, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
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End of lockdown and search at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit
The lockdown put in place at the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary on May 18, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have been reinstated.
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Intermittent closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that they may experience short delays on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge, due to the transportation of wind turbine components.
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Government of Canada supports mobile and virtual mental health care for at-risk youth in New Brunswick
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament (Moncton–Dieppe), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to help Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in New Brunswick help more youth facing barriers to mental health care, such as long wait times and a lack of culturally responsive supports.
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Government of Canada to make announcement in support of youth mental health in New Brunswick
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Robert McKee, New Brunswick Minister of Justice, Attorney General and Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services, will hold a news conference to announce mental health care support to more youth in New Brunswick.
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Governments of Canada and New Brunswick partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce
The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, which has created uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, the Government of Canada is focusing on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
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Governments of Canada and New Brunswick partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce
The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), and the Honourable Jean-Claude D’Amours, New Brunswick’s Minister of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, will be in Fredericton to announce support for workers whose jobs have been directly or indirectly impacted by global tariffs.
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Lockdown and search at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit
On May 18, 2026, a lockdown was put in place in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
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