Nepali Cultural Association of New Brunswick
28 Saunders Street E3B 1N1 Fredericton, NB, Canada

Newcomer Scholarship Fundraiser Online Auction is starting TODAY. Visit www.fundraiser.bid/mcaf and start bidding. We have a great selection of wonderful item...s including gift cards, gift certificate & products from local businesses, paintings, jewelry, crafts, dance lessons, trainings etc. Stay tuned! More items will be added for the next few days.

A good news for those who are staying in NB under International Student status: As of November 25, students registered in NB post-secondary institutions can apply for permanent residency (Federal Express Entry) under the NBPNP program while studying. This means students do not need a job offer and are no longer required to have completed their studies to be eligible to apply. To be eligible students must meet the minimum requirements below:... - Proof of enrollment in an NB post-secondary institution with a DLI number. - Valid Canadian study permit. - Valid language test score (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF or TCF) with scores equivalent to CLB 7 - One year of previous work experience in a position that would match NOC 0, A or B - Minimum equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma certified by the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) More information: https://www.welcomenb.ca//NBProvincialNo/ExpressEntry.html

On behalf of the Executive members and members of our community, congrats to all our graduates from Grade K to High School, University, or NBCC for their accomplishments. Take care and be safe.

Three new cases of COVID-19; Zone 5 remains orange 15 June 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 today. The new cases are:... an individual between 20 and 29 (Zone 5 Campbellton region); an individual between 20 and 29 (Zone 1 Moncton region) and; an individual between 30 and 39 (Zone 1 Moncton region). The two cases in Zone 1 are temporary foreign workers and the case in Zone 5 is a health-care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital. We all have different and important roles in slowing the spread of COVID-19, said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. Everyone is trying to do their part to help. This gives us hope and strengthens our belief that, despite the uncertainty ahead, by working together we can create more resilient and connected families and communities, and a stronger society. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 160 and 129 have recovered, including nine related to the outbreak in Zone 5. There have been two deaths, and the number of active cases is 29. Four patients are hospitalized with one in an intensive care unit. As of today, 37,509 tests have been conducted. Our province was quick to take action and slow the spread of the virus, and that has allowed us to begin reopening our economy earlier than many provinces, said Premier Blaine Higgs. A recent report by RBC confirms that we are on the right track, and, thanks to our quick actions, New Brunswick can expect to recover 95 per cent of our February 2020 GDP by the end of this year. All areas of New Brunswick except Zone 5 are currently in the Yellow level of the COVID-19 recovery plan, which is aimed at the gradual reopening of businesses and activities while working to prevent a resurgence of transmission. Zone 5 remains at the Orange level of the recovery plan. The following rules apply to Zone 5: A two-household bubble is permitted. Your household can join up with one other household, if both households mutually agree. You must not have close contact with anyone else. You cannot join up with more than one household or bubble. Non-regulated health professionals and businesses such as acupuncturists and naturopaths cannot operate at this time. Personal services businesses such as barbers, hair stylists, spas, estheticians, manicurists, pedicurists, and tattoo artists cannot operate at this time. Information on public health recovery phases, measures and guidelines is available online. https://www2.gnb.ca//en/news/news_release.2020.06.0352.html

Save the date: June 17-July 1, 2020 The Cultural Expressions Festival will be VIRTUAL this year! There will be a series of FREE online activities from June 17-J...uly 1, including: - Multicultural Dance, Art, Craft & Cooking Workshops - Living Library - Films screening - Storytelling and more! Please follow us on Facebook for updates! #VCEF2020 #StrongerTogether #MCAF #FrederictonNB

Social distancing measures are a way to minimize COVID-19 transmission in the community. This means minimizing close contact with others during the peak of an outbreak. For more information please visit www.gnb.ca/coronavirus