Category: New Brunswick

New Brunswick Day is a statutory holiday in the province of New Brunswick and many people have a day off work. Post offices, schools and many other organizations and businesses are closed, but stores may be open depending on local custom. Public transport services may be reduced or not run at all. Is everything closed […]

Most employees that have been employed for more than 90 days in the last 12 months receive pay for New Brunswick’s eight statutory holidays. This includes full-time, part-time and casual workers. Do part-time employees get holiday pay in Canada? General holiday pay for part-time employees As a part-time employee, you are entitled to receive pay […]

The flying of flags at half-mast is a symbol of mourning. Nothing precludes individuals and private organizations from flying the New Brunswick Flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning but the timing, manner, position of flying and exceptions should be followed as outlined herein. Why is the Canadian flag at half-mast today 2022? December […]

Family Day has been designated as a holiday by provincial legislation and does not apply to federal services. That means Service Canada offices will be open, mail delivery will be in service and Canada Post outlets will be open regular hours. Is Canada Post delivering mail on Family Day? *Regular collection and delivery of mail […]

Grocery store chains, including Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore and Walmart, are closed. NB Liquor corporate stores and Cannabis NB are closed. The province’s three largest malls, Regent Mall in Fredericton, CF Champlain Place in Dieppe, and McAllister Place in Saint John are all closed. Are stores closed on Canada Day in NB? In New Brunswick, Newfoundland […]

Black walnut trees aren’t native to the area and are considered “uncommon” in New Brunswick. They typically grow in southern Ontario and the southern U.S. but not much further north than New York state. Do walnut trees grow in New Brunswick? Butternut (Juglans cinerea) and Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Butternuts have hairy, sticky hulls, and […]

Chestnut Trees thrive in heat and humidity, making it the perfect tree to grow in New Brunswick. Do hazelnut trees grow in New Brunswick? In the north-western part of New Brunswick, there is already a small local hazelnut market for direct consumption. How far north can chestnut trees grow? Chestnut trees are hardy to USDA […]

Forestry is New Brunswick’s largest industry. New Brunswick relies more on the resources of this renewable industry than any other Canadian province. The sector: Contributes over $1.45 billion to the New Brunswick economy annually. What percentage of New Brunswick is forest? 85%Approximately 85% of New Brunswick’s land base is productive forest, providing wildlife habitat, landscape, […]

Resident: Must be 16 years of age or older, must be a resident of New Brunswick as defined in the Fish and Wildlife Act and, depending on the age of the hunter, must meet experienced hunter and/or Hunter Education requirements. The hunter must also not be restricted from purchasing a New Brunswick Hunting Licence. What […]

Registration is no longer required to enter New Brunswick from anywhere in Canada. On this page: International travel. Federal proof of vaccination for travellers. Proof of vaccination samples. How do I become a New Brunswick resident? New and Returning Residents to New Brunswick A signed “Application for Registration” form (see Forms section) must be submitted […]