by NBLung | Mar 23, 2026 | Government
NB Lung welcomes the Government of New Brunswick’s continued focus on health care in Budget 2026–2027. With a $710 million increase and health identified as the province’s “number one priority,” this budget signals an important recognition: investing in health &...
by NBLung | Feb 11, 2026 | Community, Government, Lung Health Information
We know there is a direct link between air pollution and preventable death in New Brunswick. Lung cancer is the leading cause of preventable death in the province, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks third, and one in five New Brunswickers lives with a...
by NBLung | Jan 14, 2026 | Community, Government, Lung Health Information
The numbers are stark — and they should stop us in our tracks. New data from the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) shows that lung cancer is the leading cause of avoidable death in our province, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranking third. Heart...
by NBLung | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
A major change has happened in Canada. On March 6, 2025, a court approved a new tobacco settlement. This means money will now go to the provinces and to certain people who became sick from smoking. If you smoked for many years, or if you have lung problems now, this...
by NBLung | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In January 2025, as part of her first State of the Province address, Premier Susan Holt committed to electrifying 100% of the school bus fleet by 2035. She declared that this is a value of New Brunswick, which is supported by public opinion. 83% of Atlantic Canadians...
