New Brunswick Today — Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Here is a morning roundup of the latest significant developments in New Brunswick.
Top Stories
$461 million in new infrastructure funding
New Brunswick and the federal government have announced an agreement providing more than $461 million for infrastructure projects. The funding includes $305 million for housing and post-secondary priorities and $155 million for health infrastructure.
The Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital in Moncton is to receive $25.7 million for endoscopy modernization and expansion, along with $1 million for future planning.
Campbellton mourns mayor Michel Soucy
Campbellton is mourning Mayor Michel Soucy, who died suddenly Saturday at age 75. Soucy had been elected mayor in May and sworn in on May 27. His family said he died following cardiac arrest.
N.B. government announces Seniors’ Week
The provincial government has launched New Brunswick’s first Seniors’ Week, an initiative intended to recognize the contributions of seniors across the province.
Nackawic-Millville community faces mill-closure challenges
A labour force adjustment committee is being developed to help the Nackawic-Millville community respond to the planned mill closure. The province says the group will examine both immediate and longer-term solutions.
Housing development planned for Oromocto
Infrastructure work is being planned in Oromocto to prepare for additional housing development. The project includes a new lift station and wastewater treatment facility.
Saint John
Saint John remains at the centre of discussion surrounding the proposed AI data centre. Conservative MP John Williamson has called on the provincial government to reject the proposal, raising concerns about its potential electricity demand. The provincial government says new data centres must pay the costs they create and cannot result in higher electricity rates for existing customers.
Saint John also continues to see attention around housing, health services and community development.
Moncton
Health-care infrastructure is a major story today, with the federal-provincial funding agreement providing $25.7 million for expanded endoscopy services at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital.
A previous police-involved shooting involving a youth in downtown Moncton remains under investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team. No police officers or members of the public were reported injured in the incident.
Northern New Brunswick
The death of Campbellton Mayor Michel Soucy is the major northern New Brunswick story. Soucy had previously served as mayor of Atholville before that community became part of Campbellton.
Public Safety
New Brunswick RCMP reported several recent investigations, including a first-degree murder charge involving a 62-year-old Sackville man and a search for a man wanted on several warrants in the Centreville/Bath area.
Weather
Tuesday is expected to be mainly cloudy across Atlantic Canada, with a chance of showers.
For Saint John and southern New Brunswick, residents should be prepared for typical late-September conditions and changing weather through the day.
Coming Up Today
The provincial government has several announcements scheduled for Tuesday, including:
- 9:00 a.m. — Research funding announcement in Fredericton
- 10:00 a.m. — Auditor General announcement in Fredericton
- 1:00 p.m. — Health-care announcement in Moncton
- 1:30 p.m. — Funding announcement in Miramichi
Today’s New Brunswick focus
Housing • Health care • Infrastructure • Saint John development • Campbellton • Public safety • Fall weather
Sources: Government of New Brunswick — Latest News
· New Brunswick RCMP News · Global News New Brunswick