The renovation costs to move the Lakeland Ridges municipal offices from Canterbury to Meductic doubled after asbestos was found. The municipality is now facing charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act following a WorksafeNB investigation. (Stephen Chisholm photo)

New Brunswick municipality charged with two occupational health and safety violations

by Local Journalism Initiative May 13, 2026

written by Local Journalism Initiative May 13, 2026

By Theresa Blackburn and Paige Morgan | River Valley Sun The Municipality of Lakeland Ridges has been charged with two counts under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WorksafeNB notified the council…

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New Brunswick municipality charged with two occupational health and safety violations

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