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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · 1d

NB premier Susan Holt and health minister John Dornan said on Thursday that ensuring all NBers have access to primary care does not mean everyone will have access to a family doctor.

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A clinic is opening in Moncton staffe only by nurse practitioners, who receive less extensive training than doctors, and have a more limited scope practice.

New family health clinic to open in Moncton without family doctor on staff - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca

A new family health clinic will be taking in 700 patients waiting for primary care in Moncton, N.B., but won't have a family doctor on staff.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · 11d

Thankfully, Robbie and his mother are safe. All of their pets are safe, but he’s asking Monctonians to keep an eye out for his cat Peaches who got away.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · 11d

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Robbie Justason was working from home when a stranger started banging on the back door. He fled the home when the man pointed a gun at him. As shown in the security camera footage, the man poured gasoline, exchanged gunshots with police, and lit the house on fire.

N.B. home ‘like a war zone’ after bank robbery suspect breaks in, fatally shot by police - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca

A Moncton, N.B., man is reeling after an alleged bank robber broke into his home and set it on fire before being fatally shot by police.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Aug 13

Update: Warren says the fire is now “contained” and residents no longer need to be on standby to evacuate.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Aug 13

Maple Hills mayor Erica Warren says DNR told her 40% of the Irishtown fire remains uncontained. That means it’s still considered out of control and residents are still being asked to be prepared to evacuate.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Aug 13

Irishtown residents are on “pins and needles” as the fire remains out of control. Erica Bulmer, who runs a local farm stand, says locals are having sleepless nights wondering if they’ll have to evacuate. I’m in the area and looking to hear from locals today.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Aug 12

The latest information from the province has the fire now at 45 hectares. It is still considered out of control and nearby residents need to be prepared to evacuate on short notice.

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You're right, what I wouldn't give for an edit button. Reposted and corrected

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Aug 12

WATCH: A family of six from the Irishtown area has two cars packed up with the essentials in case they need to evacuate. A nearby forest fire had grown to 54 hectares on Monday. The Minister of Natural Resources called the three out of control forest fires in NB an "unprecented" situation.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Jul 16

Barring certain exceptions, applications for a benefit that helps low income NBers pay their rent are closed as almost all of the money allocated for this fiscal year has been spoken for. This comes after the government announced they put 21 million into it on May 20th.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Terry Cohoon and Francine Gauvin-Cohoon have reopened Terrys Bake Shop after Francine completed chemotherapy treatments, and Terry has been given the all clear to resume work after a heart attack. The couple says they're overhwlemed by the support they've received.

Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Jul 4

Updated article with reaction from the owners here.

N.B. spa can have topless event without exotic entertainment licence, province apologizes - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca

The province now says a Nordic spa's women-only private event where guests are allowed to be topless does not violate liquor licensing rules.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Jul 4

Here is the response I received from a spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Public Safety this morning.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Jul 4

The owners made a viral post explaining why they cancelled the event after the province told them holding it could result in losing their liquor licence. They received support from all over the world, with commenters calling the province’s position sexist.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Jul 4

BREAKING: The provincial government has apologized to the owners of a NB spa after they asked them to obtain an exotic entertainment licence to hold a private, women only topless event.

N.B. spa that wanted to host body positivity event told they need exotic entertainment licence - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca

The co-owners of a Nordic spa are taken aback by backlash over an event they had scheduled for last week, and the province's labelling of it as "exotic entertainment."

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Jul 1

A NB cancer patient is running out of money to pay for travel and lodging for the chemo she receives every 3 weeks in Toronto. The province won’t pay for the costs because she’s part of a clinical trial. Kim Doucette says she’s seeing promising results and wants to continue the treatment.

New Brunswick cancer patient depleted savings to travel for clinical trial in Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Despite seeing encouraging results, the New Brunswick woman says she doesn't qualify for a program that helps pay for food and lodging for out-of-province cancer treatment.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · May 30

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79 year old Jeannette Cormier proves you're never too old to make your dreams come true. She's wanted to finish school ever since she had to drop out when she was just ten. Five kids and a whole lifetime later, she's getting ready for her first graduation ceremony.

Meet a Canadian who is nearly 80 and will be graduating for the first time | Globalnews.ca

For Jeannette Cormier of Cap-Pelé, N.B., her upcoming graduation ceremony is a wish come true decades in the making as she is set to finally earn her high school diploma.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Apr 26

As opposed to legal crime

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Apr 18

I am outraged that there will be no question period for the English-language debate. During the shortest possible election cycle where one of the major parties have barred journalists from travelling with them, journalists need MORE opportunities to ask questions.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Apr 18

I am finding myself galvanised by what's going on. We need people with strong moral convictions and the backbone to stand up to those trying to bully us out of our jobs.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Apr 9

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New Brunswick is one of a few provinces that doesn't recognize Licensed Practical Nurses as nurses. LPN Ashley Moores is calling for that to change, saying the recognition would go a long way for recruitment and retention.

New Brunswick LPN wants the profession to be recognized as nurses in the province - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca

Ashley Moore started a petition after other LPNs received letters from the Nurses Association of New Brunswick asking them to stop describing themselves as nurses on social media.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Apr 7

Elsipogtog residents are angry and heartbroken after a report by a police watchdog agency found no ground for criminal charges against an RCMP officer who shot and killed a man during a wellness check in September of 2024.

Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Apr 3

Pharmacists in NB can refill certain prescriptions, but there are many restrictions on refilling controlled substances such as Vyvanse, which Carter uses to manage her ADHD. Her pharmacist told her they could not refill those longterm.

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Suzanne Lapointe @lapointesznn.bsky.social · Apr 3

Kent County residents are fed up with reduced services at the Stells Maris hospital. They've launched a petition to restore 24/7 ER service. Petition co-creator Lise LeBlanc said she thinks Vitalité calls these cuts "temporary" to stop residents from speaking out.