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The weekend is almost here! Whether you are craving some incredible Lebanese cuisine, looking to catch a massive country music festival, or wanting to celebrate at a vibrant Latin street fiesta, we have your weekend plans sorted. We also have some major local news regarding new supportive housing units, provincial health clinics, and why you are seeing so much roadwork on the highway to Fredericton.

Let’s get straight into it.

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🗞️ LOCAL SCOOPS (Quick Hits)

🏘️ 8 New Supportive Housing Units for Downtown Moncton If you've noticed e-n a push to address homelessness in the region, the provincial government has announced a partnership to create eight new supportive housing units on Botsford Street. Backed by a $500,000 investment from the NB Housing Corporation, the project will be run by Alternative Residences Alternatives Inc. and will offer around-the-clock support services to help vulnerable residents transition toward long-term stability. [Read more]

🏥 Province Hits Midpoint for Collaborative Care Clinics Under the current five-year provincial health strategy, New Brunswick has officially completed its initial wave of 14 collaborative care clinics. The province is currently on target to launch a total of 30 clinics by 2028. These multi-disciplinary health centers are specifically designed to speed up patient attachments to primary care providers and divert local, non-urgent medical cases away from regional emergency rooms. [Read more]

🚧 Highway Roadwork Blitz Underway If you have driven toward Fredericton lately, you have likely noticed heavy construction. The 30-year contract with MRDC - the private company that originally built and currently maintains the Trans-Canada Highway between Moncton and Fredericton - is set to expire in January 2028. As the company prepares to hand responsibility back to the province, they have launched a massive roadwork blitz to resurface nearly 195 kilometers of asphalt before the final handover.[Read more]

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🎟️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

🎸 Thurs - Sat: YQM Country Fest 2026

Get ready for the biggest country music weekend of the year! YQM Country Fest takes over Dieppe this weekend with an absolutely massive lineup. Expect high-energy performances and an incredible festival atmosphere featuring headliners Post Malone, Eric Church, and Zach Top.

 Details: August 27 - 29 | Dieppe, NB

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🛍️ Fri - Sun: Coliseum Handmade Festival & Small Business Showcase

Looking to hunt for some unique finds? Browse through dozens of vendors offering handmade crafts, baked goods, local art, and small business services at the Moncton Coliseum. It's a fantastic way to support local artisans and creators this weekend!

Details: August 28 - 30 | Moncton Coliseum

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💃 Fri: En la Calle: Latin Fiesta

Bring the heat to your Friday night! Head downtown for the En la Calle: Latin Fiesta. This vibrant street party at the Avenir Centre plaza will feature incredible Latin music, dancing, culture, and community vibes to kick off the weekend right.

Details: Friday, August 28 | 4:00 PM onwards | Avenir Centre, Moncton

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