There are 169 more physicians practising in the Province now than in October 2006.
The net annual increases in physicians during the last three fiscal years have been the largest annual increases since 1994. This year's net increase is projected to match or exceed them.
Since October 2006, there has been a net increase of 81 family practitioners and 88 specialists. More than 1,500 physicians are practising in the province - 736 family practitioners and 801 specialists.
The provincial government is collaborating with Dalhousie University to establish the new distributed medical education program in Saint John. The university has confirmed that placements have been offered to 30 New Brunswick students to participate in the new program, which opens in September.
According to Statistics Canada, 91 per cent of New Brunswickers reported having regular access to a family doctor. This is the third-highest percentage of any province or territory, and above the national average of 85 per cent.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Student Employment Experience Development funding Cut
Opposition MLA Carl Urquhart says now is indeed a poor time to cut funding for the provincial Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) program.
The SEED program, as it is commonly known, has helped to provide summer employment for provincial students returning to post-secondary training programs in the fall.
In recent years, each riding of the province received several hundred hours of SEED funding, which translated into 25 to 30 student positions.
“This year we’ve been informed that we have been allocated 80 work weeks of funding, which means we can only assist about 10 students in finding employment under this program,” said Urquhart. “This is a poor time to cut back on the number of student jobs. The demand is still high and now more than ever, students need to have opportunities to make money to fund their continuing education.”
Urquhart said that in his own riding of York, which includes a number of small communities including McAdam and Harvey, the village offices have confirmed that they can use ten to 12 students for the summer.
The SEED program, as it is commonly known, has helped to provide summer employment for provincial students returning to post-secondary training programs in the fall.
In recent years, each riding of the province received several hundred hours of SEED funding, which translated into 25 to 30 student positions.
“This year we’ve been informed that we have been allocated 80 work weeks of funding, which means we can only assist about 10 students in finding employment under this program,” said Urquhart. “This is a poor time to cut back on the number of student jobs. The demand is still high and now more than ever, students need to have opportunities to make money to fund their continuing education.”
Urquhart said that in his own riding of York, which includes a number of small communities including McAdam and Harvey, the village offices have confirmed that they can use ten to 12 students for the summer.
Several charges laid in connection with abduction of Moncton woman
Codiac Regional RCMP have laid several charges against 62-year-old Romeo Jacques Cormier in connection with the abduction of a Moncton woman.
The Moncton man appeared in Moncton Provincial Court this afternoon where he faced several charges including kidnapping, unlawful confinement, robbery, assault with a weapon and death threats. He was remanded into custody until his next court appearance.
The arrest was made two hours after the woman was found alive. The Moncton woman had been missing since leaving work on February 26, 2010.
The Moncton man appeared in Moncton Provincial Court this afternoon where he faced several charges including kidnapping, unlawful confinement, robbery, assault with a weapon and death threats. He was remanded into custody until his next court appearance.
The arrest was made two hours after the woman was found alive. The Moncton woman had been missing since leaving work on February 26, 2010.
Virtual-Agent Job Fair
Eager Job seeking will be out and about at the beginning of the week as The Virtual Agent Services are hosting a job fair for their offices in Saint Andrews and St. George. Forty Customer Services Representatives are needed between the two area's. The Fair kicks off on Monday at the St. Stephen Legion from 10 in the morning till 2 and then moves to The Saint Andrews Legion from 4 till 8... and ton the following day in St. George at The St. Marks Anglican Church from ten until 2. For more information go to our website and Click News.
Please send your resumes to employment@vagent.com or fax to (506) 855-2015 or visit either of your local centers: 24 Reed Ave. Unit 6, Saint Andrews or 161 Brunswick St. St. George.
Please send your resumes to employment@vagent.com or fax to (506) 855-2015 or visit either of your local centers: 24 Reed Ave. Unit 6, Saint Andrews or 161 Brunswick St. St. George.
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