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 | Feb 5, 2026 | Announcements, Government, Lung Health Information
New Brunswick has made real progress on air quality over the past several decades. Cleaner fuels, improved technology, stronger standards, and sustained public investment have led to measurable improvements in many communities since the Clean Air Act was introduced in...
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...
