(NB-Age-Friendly)
New Brunswick has designated the village of Memramcook as one of the province’s age-friendly communities.
The municipality in the province’s southeast is the 17th community to receive the classification, which encourages communities to become welcoming places for all ages and promotes healthy aging and wellness.
That includes improving infrastructure to increase accessibility for seniors in transportation, outdoor spaces, and housing. (The Canadian Press)
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(NB-House-Fire)
Two people were rescued, and two firefighters were injured at a fire in Moncton this morning.
Moncton Fire Department says its members were called to a home on Veniot Street just before 6 A-M amid reports of a three-storey, multi-unit building fire.
The local deputy fire chief says the firefighters were injured in separate incidents, with one falling from the last few steps of a ladder.
The other was inside the building when he tripped and injured his knee. (CTV News)
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(NB-Health-Care-Plan)
The New Brunswick branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association says the province’s new health-care plan marks a positive step toward creating a more compassionate system.
The Caring for New Brunswick plan was released yesterday.
The association applauded the province’s commitments to increased access to collaborative care teams and a renewed emphasis on mental health and addictions.
According to a report released last year, New Brunswick spends an average of six per cent of its health budget on mental health and addictions, which is half the internationally recommended benchmark at 12 per cent. (The Canadian Press)
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NL-Elxn-Debate)
Party leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador squared off in a debate last night.
Health care, housing and the province’s energy deal with Quebec took top billing.
Liberal Leader John Hogan promised to bring any final agreements for a vote in the House of Assembly.
He said Liberals will be able to vote as individuals, rather than members toeing the party line. (The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Wildfire)
Wildfire evacuees in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley are being allowed home today.
The Lake George fire began in late September and resulted in an evacuation affecting approximately 350 civic addresses.
A phased re-entry for local residents is set to begin this morning.
The wildfire is estimated to be just under three square kilometres in size and is not currently expected to grow or move. (The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Fire-Ban)
Parks Canada has lifted a fire ban in a P-E-I National Park.
Officials say the fire danger has decreased.
There are still regulations in place for discarding burning substances, such as cigarettes or matches.
And open fires are not permitted, except within designated campsites. (The Canadian Press)
