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Eight new cases of COVID-19 / Zones 1 and 5 are Orange / business support / possible school exposures
14 October 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health reported eight new cases of COVID-19 today. The six cases in Zone 5 (Campbellton region) are as follows: one individual between 30 and 39; two people between 40 and 49; two people between 50 and 59; and one individual between 60 and 69. All of these cases […]
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Contract Awarded to Build New Mental Health Unit in Labrador
October 13, 2020 A contract valued at $5.1 million has been awarded to Moss Development Corp. to build a new six-bed mental health unit at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Construction will start in spring 2021 and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates construction being completed in 2022. The Honourable Derrick […]
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Campbellton high school confirms positive case of COVID-19 – CBC
Oct 09, 2020 More cases in Campbellton region expected to be announced at 2:30 p.m. briefing by Higgs, Russell A high school in Campbellton has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19. Sugarloaf Senior High School principal Michael O’Toole reported the case in a message to parents and guardians Thursday night. The information was posted on the school’s Facebook page at 9:30 p.m. This […]
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NB Government: Masks mandatory in indoor public places / exposure notification / changes to travel restrictions at Quebec border
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today that masks will become mandatory in most indoor public places effective at midnight tonight. “Based upon what we are seeing in our neighbouring provinces and the outbreak in Moncton, we know how quickly the virus can spread through a community,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “We must take […]
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Call for Sponsors – First Nations Health Managers Association 3 Hour Virtual Celebration for Health Care Workers and Newly Certified Health Manager Now Open
Call for Sponsors – First Nations Health Managers Association 3 Hour Virtual Celebration for Health Care Workers and Newly Certified Health Manager Now Open For Immediate Release – Ottawa, October 11, 2020 – Elevate your organization and reach at the 2020 First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) Virtual Celebration with exclusive media and advertising opportunities […]
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Public Advisory: Rotational Workers Advised of COVID-19 Outbreak at Hope Bay Gold Mine in Nunavut
October 7, 2020 The Department of Health and Community Services is advising rotational workers about an identified COVID-19 outbreak at the Hope Bay gold mine in Nunavut. The department was notified about the outbreak by the Public Health Agency of Canada as individuals from this province work at the site. Rotational workers from the site […]
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Darren Fisher announces funding for organizations supporting people experiencing gender-based violence
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada October 6, 2020 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Women and Gender Equality Canada The COVID‑19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in the very systems designed to keep people safe. It has created unprecedented challenges for those experiencing gender-based violence and the organizations that provide supports and services to them. Women’s […]
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Mi’kmaw physician in St. John’s calls for change after death of Joyce Echaquan – CBC
‘It’s not an isolated incident,’ John Jeddore says A doctor based in St. John’s has added his voice to those across the country condemning the death of Joyce Echaquan, who filmed staff using racist comments against her in a Joliette, Que. hospital during the final hours of her life. John Jeddore, a Mi’kmaw physician from Miawpukek First Nation, took to Twitter […]
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GNB: Guidelines for Thanksgiving and Halloween / mask reminder / no new cases / mandatory order renewed
02 October 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health is providing guidance on fall activities, including steps New Brunswickers can take to prepare for a safe Thanksgiving and Halloween. “They may look different this year, but with some planning we can still enjoy these special occasions safely,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. […]
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Video: Jane Paul Indigenous Women’s Resource Centre reopens in Sydney – Journal Pioneer
SYDNEY, N.S. — The Jane Paul Indigenous Women’s Resource Centre reopened its doors Wednesday to offer services to some of the more vulnerable Indigenous women in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. For Darren Paul, it was an emotional day for his family. He and Jane Paul, the Mi’kmaw woman the centre was renamed after, have a […]
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