In the second mental health blog I’d like to draw attention to the lack of important services for youth mental health in New Brunswick. Because we do not have adequate youth mental health support, people are stuck trying to navigate a flawed and confusing system. Referral, and therefore access to mental health professionals is hard to come by. Our hospitals […]
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Video by Dennis Atchinson, The Dennis Report David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Green Party Leader, and Brian Steeves, retired economist with Dept. of Finance NB speak to the need for the expansion of the Canada Pension Plan as a strategy for income security for everyone, and of New Brunswick’s significant challenges to participate because of the Shared Risk […]
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Article by Jacques Poitras, CBC Photo Credits CBC Fast food isn’t necessarily bad food, says a New Brunswick school district that has been using Burger King for a hot-lunch program. The Anglophone East School District says its agreement with the burger chain requires that the company supply schools with food that meets provincial healthy-eating guidelines. That means burgers no more than twice […]
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Don’t miss out on government consultations. You have a right to be heard by the government. Click here to see the topics for which the government is seeking input. Something to highlight is the 10-Year Education Plan. Consultations are underway now, and you are invited to answer a survey to share your views. 10-Year Education Plan Don’t miss out on the […]
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