https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news.html Service New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0012.html Property assessment notices for the 2024 taxation year have been mailed to property owners. Property tax notices, or bills, showing the amount owing for provincial and local taxes will be mailed March 1. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:06:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0643.html Liam and Olivia have tied for New Brunswick’s most popular baby names in 2023, followed by Theodore and Emma. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:04:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0638.html A temporary property tax relief program available for the 2022 and 2023 taxation years has been extended and expanded for 2024. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:54:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.10.0529.html The provincial government has introduced legislation that, if passed, would expand a permanent spike protection mechanism and help protect more property owners from property tax increases due to rising assessments. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:11:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.10.0524.html The provincial government is expanding its procurement oversight process for goods, services and construction services to include NB Liquor and Cannabis NB. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:37:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.10.0505.html Nine information sessions will be held Oct. 18-27 to help businesses learn how to sell goods and services and construction services to the government. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:27:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.08.0397.html The provincial government is investing in cameras for stop arms on school buses to improve student safety. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:17:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.07.0358.html Service New Brunswick’s Fredericton centre will move to the Brookside Mall next summer. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:09:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.06.0306.html A $1.15 million contract has been awarded to Tarp-Rite Inc., a cover manufacturing company, under the New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy and Action Plan. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:15:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.05.0257.html A contract worth about $1 million has been awarded to Soleno Maritimes Inc. for the purchase of pipe products, under the New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy and Action Plan. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:44:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.05.0241.html The provincial government has proposed amendments to the Assessment Act to modernize and streamline property assessment services. Thu, 11 May 2023 12:22:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.03.0106.html The New Brunswick Housing Corporation will be renewed as a separate entity overseeing provincial housing initiatives, facilities, strategy and residential tenancy services. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:01:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.02.0066.html Housing sector stakeholders from across the province are taking part in a one-day virtual workshop today to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing New Brunswick and consider how to work together to address the housing crisis. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:13:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.02.0043.html The minister responsible for housing says work is advancing on developing a strategy that properly reflects and addresses New Brunswick’s housing challenges. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:28:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.01.0010.html New measures are in place to better support individuals in accessing help with housing through a new housing website and the availability of one-on-one support from housing navigators. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:32:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.12.0725.html Noah was New Brunswick’s most popular baby name in 2022, followed by Liam and William. Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:53:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.12.0675.html A new milestone has been reached under the New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy and Action Plan, which aims to support local businesses and expand the province’s economy. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:17:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.11.0659.html Service New Brunswick Minister Jill Green said the provincial government has listened to concerns of tenants and introduced legislation to provide more protection. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:46:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.11.0658.html Amendments to the Business Corporations Act were introduced today, aiming to modernize and align New Brunswick’s legislation governing corporations with that of other Canadian jurisdictions. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:31:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.11.0610.html The provincial government has introduced legislation meant to encourage more development of rental units and alleviate supply-and-demand cost pressures faced by tenants. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:25:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.10.0546.html More than 477,000 property assessment notices for the 2023 assessment year have been mailed to property owners. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:03:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.09.0491.html People moving within the province now have the option to register their address change online for medicare and motor vehicle services. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:30:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.08.0422.html A $611,750 contract has been awarded to A.L.P.A. Equipment Ltd., a forestry and construction equipment company, under the New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy and Action Plan. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:36:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.07.0356.html Six contracts worth a total of about $6 million have been awarded since 2021 to Metalfab Ltd., a fire truck and equipment manufacturer, under the New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy and Action Plan. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:44:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.06.0325.html The provincial government has waived the fees related to a legal change of name to help residential school survivors and their families reclaim their traditional names. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:51:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.06.0307.html A temporary rent cap for 2022 and measures to protect tenants from terminations without just cause are now in effect. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:36:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.05.0282.html The provincial government has introduced legislative amendments that would establish a new heavy industrial classification of property and permit local governments and rural districts to levy a corresponding local property tax rate. Tue, 31 May 2022 14:31:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.03.0170.html As part of the provincial government’s provincewide approach to improving affordable housing, legislation was introduced today to help offset increasing property assessments and rising rents for property owners and renters. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:48:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.03.0169.html Amendments to the Business Corporations Act were introduced today which aim to reduce fraud and money laundering in the province by ensuring transparent ownership of private corporations. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:40:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.12.0945.html Liam was New Brunswick’s most popular baby name in 2021, as it was in 2020. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:53:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.11.0782.html Legislation was introduced today to address concerns raised by both tenants and landlords during the rental review process. They include limiting rent increases to once every year and prohibiting rent increases within the first year of tenancy. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:49:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.10.0721.html New Brunswick is hosting the 2021 Atlantic Provinces Reverse Trade Show, Oct. 18-24, to connect suppliers with the people, tools and processes needed for selling goods and services to government. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:51:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.10.0684.html Property owners will find out the value of their property in the coming days as annual assessment notices are mailed. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:50:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.05.0375.html Service New Brunswick is now offering online written tests for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters. Wed, 12 May 2021 11:38:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.03.0151.html The provincial government has partnered with the Association of New Brunswick Land Surveyors to provide more accurate and up-to-date mapping of property lines for landowners. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:24:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.01.0054.html Nearly 130,000 property owners will be receiving their 2021 property assessment or amended property assessment notice this week. Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:55:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.12.0724.html Olivia and Liam are the most popular names for babies born in New Brunswick in 2020. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:15:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.11.0632.html New Brunswick has become the first province to offer an online written driver’s test. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:38:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.11.0609.html Amendments to the Assessment Act aimed at making the property tax system more fair and providing local governments with the ability to raise additional revenue were introduced in the legislative assembly today. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:32:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.11.0574.html The New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy and Action Plan was officially launched today as part of the provincial government’s economic recovery and growth plan. Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:57:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.10.0523.html Service New Brunswick is reducing some services in Zone 1 (Moncton region) and Zone 5 (Campbellton region), which are currently at the Orange level under the province’s COVID-19 recovery plan. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:58:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.09.0494.html Most property owners will receive their property assessment notice for 2021 on Oct. 1. These assessments will now be issued separately from their property tax (bills) notices. Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:07:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.09.0486.html To protect the health and safety of customers and employees, and to allow more people inside, the wearing of face masks will become mandatory in all Service New Brunswick centres starting on Oct. 1. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:55:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.07.0411.html Licensed motorcycle schools can now administer the written motorcycle driving test to participants enrolled in their safety courses. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:21:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.07.0396.html Customers are advised to take advantage of online options or Teleservices if possible to avoid lineups when Service New Brunswick service centres return to their regular hours of operation on Monday. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:14:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.06.0379.html Legislative changes that remove one of the financial barriers that prevents some victims of violence from leaving an abusive situation are now in effect. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:49:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.06.0340.html People with licences, registrations, certificates and permits that had their expiration dates extended until the end of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being encouraged to renew their documents now. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:16:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.06.0323.html Service New Brunswick centres in Sussex and Tracadie are now taking appointments for services that cannot be delivered online or through TeleServices. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:22:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.05.0310.html Service New Brunswick is preparing to resume Class 5 driver road tests, except in the Campbellton region, starting with the backlog of tests that were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Thu, 28 May 2020 14:12:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.05.0291.html The 31,000 New Brunswick drivers who have not been able to renew their licences due to COVID-19 restrictions will now be able to do so online. Thu, 21 May 2020 10:08:00 -0400 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:06:00 -0400