Working as the MLA for Fredericton South has been quite an education for me, and for my constituency coordinator Taeyon Kim. It is a pleasure to serve my constituents. In doing so, I have learned the system is not working for those in need. I think most of us have the idea that if we found ourselves in dire straits, […]
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Fredericton – David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick issued the following statement in recognition of World Aids Day on Thursday, December 1. “Today is a day for nations and communities across the globe to come together to re-commit to HIV prevention. This year, the theme is Hands Up for #HIV Prevention. […]
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By Heide Pearson An Ontario-based company has started construction of a controversial paid-plasma clinic in Moncton. The CEO of Canadian Plasma Resources, Dr. Barzin Bahardoust, won’t say exactly where it’s being built — only that it’s going to be near the Université de Moncton. The prospect of a paid-plasma clinic opening in New Brunswick has drawn protests and petitions since […]
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According to the CMHA, around 1 in 5 youth, who need mental health services receive them and almost all mental-health problems begin before the age of 24. As a consequence, mental health problems are estimated to cost the Canadian economy $55 billion a year and Canadians will struggle with mental illness for the rest of their lives. So what’s the […]
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