Wildfire smoke from western provinces, and a recent fire near Oromocto Lake in #NewBrunswick are impacting air quality across the province. Drop by our office at 132 Main St in Fredericton to get your KN95s. Learn more about keeping yourself safe: https://nblung.ca/environmental-health/fire-smoke/

#NewBrunswick is seeing large areas of poor air quality moving in from Wildfires in Ontario and Quebec. Find live Air Quality information, and helpful advice for what to do before / during / after wildfire smoke events. https://nblung.ca/environmental-health/fire-smoke/

American owned gas plants will lock #NewBrunswick into the volatile fossil fuel market for decades to come. They reap the benefits, and New Brunswickers are left with environmental degradation and poorer health. We deserve cleaner air, healthier communities. https://tinyurl.com/yxhfbzwa

🎶Here comes the ELECTRIC school bus!🎵 Expanding public transit and electrifying New Brunswick's school bus fleet means fewer emissions, cleaner air, healthier communities, and safer rides to school for our kids. Support public transit and electrified fleets: https://nblung.ca/advocacy/

REGISTRATION OPEN: NB Lung Run 2026! NB Lung's 2nd Annual Lung Run — a 2K/5K Run/Walk/Wheel taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting at Killarney Lake, Fredericton! Register today on Race Roster: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110617/nb-lung-run

New Brunswickers deserve clean air and clean energy. As heatwaves, wildfire smoke, and poor air quality become more common, investing in new fossil fuel projects is a step in the wrong direction. Sign our petition: https://nblung.ca/advocacy/stop-fossil-fuel-investments/ #NewBrunswick

Tobacco use costs NB more than $308M/year, while tobacco taxes generate $142.7M—leaving a $165.5M shortfall. Protecting future generations from addiction isn't just the right thing to do—it's one of the smartest public health investments we can make. https://nblung.ca/our-programs/smoking-vaping/

NB Lung is your provincial lung health charity focused on providing essential patient supports, advocacy, and public education to protect the our lungs and the air we breathe since 1933. Thank you for your support. #NewBrunswick ❤️You can donate to NB Lung here: https://nblung.ca/donate

Happy #CanadaDay from your friends at NB Lung! Our office is closed for the day but we'll be back in action tomorrow! Have a safe and fun holiday #NewBrunswick! (Photo from Durham Bridge, NB)

Many parts of #NewBrunswick are experiencing poor air quality drifting from wildfires in Quebec and Ontario. #AirQuality in many parts of the province are unsafe for vulnerable groups. You may want to limit time outdoors, and check on loved ones who may be affected by poor air quality.

🚭 #Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Canada. Support NB Lung's call for Smoke-Free Generation legislation to protect future generations from commercial tobacco—without affecting current legal adult smokers. Sign the petition: https://tinyurl.com/4787rw5d#Smoking #NewBrunswick

NB Lung is seeking gently used CPAP & BIPAP machines for our Sleep Apnea Support Program. We clean and restore machines and deliver them to New Brunswickers in need. If you or someone you know has an eligible CPAP that is no longer in use consider donating it to NBL. https://tinyurl.com/y73zvxnb

The response to our Spacer Replacement Program has been overwhelming - in just 2 months, we've delivered more than 500 spacers to NB'ers in need. We are thrilled to be able to improve access to this vital tool to help people manage their #asthma and #COPD - but we have exhausted our supply...

Respiratory Therapists recommend replacing your #asthma inhaler spacer every year. If you're in need of a replacement spacer, visit our website, fill out a request form and we'll send you a new one! NB Lung's Asthma website: https://tinyurl.com/mr23ez6s#asthma #NewBrunswick #Asthma #COPD

Living with a lung condition? NB Lung offers free counselling with a Registered Social Worker for people and families affected by asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, lung transplants, and more. Get support, guidance, and resources: https://tinyurl.com/mv577kbc #LungHealth #NBHealth #NewBrunswick

"Twenty-three-year-olds shouldn’t be out of breath from a moderate walk." Lung health experts have long warned that vaping harms the lungs. A 2026 Uni. of Alberta study adds evidence of lung & cardiovascular damage that will likely worsen with continued use. Study: https://tinyurl.com/mvy5h5dk

NB Lung has partnered with Papa John's Atlantic Canada in #NewBrunswick! Get 25% off your order, and a portion of the sale will go directly to NB Lung when you use the promo code below! Promo Code: NBLUNG Thanks to Papa John's, and thank YOU for supporting NB Lung!

#Asthma and #COPD are leading causes of hospitalization in #NewBrunswick. NB Lung provides free replacement valved holding chambers (spacers) to New Brunswickers in need. Visit our website or our office in Fredericton to get yours. https://tinyurl.com/mr23ez6s

Yesterday the Province announced plans to reduce clean fuel charges for big emitters in New Brunswick, and also released the results of its public consultation on updating the Clean Air Act. The consultation revealed overwhelming concern about air quality in New Brunswick:

☀️ Hot weather is on the way, #NewBrunswick! Stay hydrated and check in on friends, family, and neighbours living with chronic conditions that can make them more vulnerable to heat. Learn how heat and humidity can affect #asthma and #COPD: https://nblung.ca/environmental-health/heat-humidity/

Cleaner air. Healthier people. Stronger communities. From walking and cycling to public transit, healthy transportation choices benefit both our health and our environment. Learn more in our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/4787rw5d #NewBrunswick #AirQuality #EV

Happy Saturday #NewBrunswick! We're wrapping up Environment Week with our friends at the Fredericton Trails Coalition's Parks & Trails Day, and Moncton's Envirofest! If you're out in #Fredericton or #Moncton, drop by our booths, meet the team, and learn about how NB Lung is helping New Brunswickers

New Brunswick's youth deserve a healthy future. 9/10 tobacco users start before adulthood. The UK has adopted a Smoke-Free Generation policy to help prevent this— #NewBrunswick can too! Support a future for youth free from tobacco addiction. Sign our letter of support: https://tinyurl.com/4787rw5d

Happy Clean Air Day #NewBrunswick! We're celebrating CAD with free public transit is available today in #Fredericton, #Moncton, and #SaintJohn thanks to a partnership between NB Lung and local transit authorities. Learn more about CAD: https://nblung.ca/our-programs/clean-air-day/

Happening today at 1PM!

🌈What does Pride have to do with lung health? A lot While modern Pride celebrations highlight the resilience & history of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, they are also a time to reflect on continuing disparities. Take a moment to check out our Blog! Happy Pride #NewBrunswick https://tinyurl.com/4d4php6n

It's Environment Week and National AccessAbility Week! Join our "Accessibility, Disability & Air Quality" webinar tomorrow at 1 PM: https://bit.ly/NBIAQ. Plus, enjoy FREE transit in #Fredericton, #Moncton and #SaintJohn for #CleanAirDay including accessible transit services! #NAAW #EnvironmentWeek

Today’s decision to move forward with the Tantramar gas/diesel RIGS project is deeply disappointing and represents a missed opportunity for cleaner, healthier energy development in New Brunswick... Full response below. #NewBrunswick #AirQuality #Oil #Gas #Climate

Thank you for supporting NB Lung. Because of donors like you, we can provide more patient programs, lung health education, and advocacy for cleaner air and better health outcomes across #NewBrunswick. 💙 Donate: https://tinyurl.com/59b55rh6s

We usually recommend testing your home for #Radon in the Fall and Winter - but did you know energy efficient homes tend to be more air-tight, trapping radon inside? Find peace of mind year-round with continuous radon monitors from NB Lung: https://tinyurl.com/3w54semc#Radon #NewBrunswick #AirQuality

NB Lung launched our Spacer Replacement Program for #AsthmaAwarenessMonth — and 100+ spacers have already gone to New Brunswickers in need. Spacers improve medication delivery and symptom control. Fill out our request form: https://tinyurl.com/mr23ez6s#AsthmaAwarenessMonth #Asthma #COPD #NewBrunswick

Every year, approximately 1,200 Canadians die prematurely from traffic-related air pollution. Kids are at even greater risk of long-term damage because of their developing lungs and faster rates of breathing. Learn about Traffic Related Air Pollution in our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/3hyc3666

Don’t miss this webinar during National AccessAbility Week (May 31 to June 6)! From wildfire smoke and industrial emissions, to airborne viruses and bacteria. Learn about air quality concerns in New Brunswick.

Pollen got you down? In need of KN95 Masks? We've got you covered. Visit our office in Fredericton, 132 Main Street to pick up your KN95 masks, free of charge! Looking to host a community event? Get in touch with us and we'll help keep your event accessible! Email info@ nblung.ca

Clean Air Day is just around the corner - and your friends at NB Lung are happy to announce that we're bringing Free Public Transit to #Fredericton, #Moncton, and #SaintJohn! Thank you to our partner cities for celebrate healthy transportation with us on #CleanAirDay! https://tinyurl.com/mr26hn2e

Happy Victoria Day #NewBrunswick! Our office is closed for the day, but we'll be back in action tomorrow. Have a fun and safe long weekend!

🍕 Happy National Pizza Party Day! 🎉 NB Lung has partnered with Papa Johns in #NewBrunswick! Get 25% off your order, and a portion of the sale will go directly to NB Lung when you use the promo code below! Promo Code: NBLUNG Have a fun and safe long weekend New Brunswick!

#AirQuality is an accessibility issue. Indoor air, outdoor air, and pollution can all have major impacts on your health. NB Lung is asking you to share your experience with air quality concerns in #NewBrunswick. Help us fight for better policy, share your story at: https://tinyurl.com/4hamttu3#AirQuality

Advocacy protects lung health. 💙 From funding radon mitigation to prevent lung cancer, to fighting for a Smoke-Free Generation and cleaner air, NB Lung is working toward healthier lungs for everyone in #NewBrunswick. Learn more and get involved: https://tinyurl.com/4vjuvktm#NewBrunswick #SmokeFreeGeneration

We're proud to announce that our Spacer Replacement Program is back up and running. If you live with #Asthma, #COPD, or have been prescribed an inhaler, but don't have access to a spacer - get in touch with NB Lung. Learn more and access our request form: https://tinyurl.com/2s3un2fb

Thank you to Radon Environmental Management Corp and FanTech for donating this Portable Air Filtration Unit for our office! NB Lung welcomes many visitors and staff with allergies and lung conditions, and this equipment helps keep our indoor air cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable for everyone.

Happening this Thursday & Friday!

The UK has introduced a “Generational Smoking Ban,” stopping tobacco sales to anyone born after 2009. Canada can do the same—saving lives and billions in healthcare costs. 9 / 10 smokers start young. A Smoke-Free Generation would protect youth and future generations. More: tinyurl.com/bdf4hfft

💨 Not getting the most from your inhaler? You’re not alone—up to 70% struggle with proper use. NB Lung’s Spacer Replacement Program offers free spacers to NB residents in need. A simple tool that can make a big difference. #AsthmaAwarenessMonth 📦 Request yours: https://tinyurl.com/3azsyz7j

Did you know that NB Lung is a certified Airthings reseller? Visit our shop to find radon & air quality monitors, long-term tests, and more! Testing your home is the first step towards preventing radon-induced lung cancer - and a portion of the sale supports NB Lung. https://tinyurl.com/bdcs73yx

From our friends at Seniors for Climate: May Day Peaceful Protest Parade "Don't miss it! Bring your family members and your friends! Rain is in the forecast so wear your rain gear! We've chosen May Day for this protest as it's traditionally a day of standing up for rights. Let's stand together!"

🚌Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!⚡ Did you know that school bus drivers have increased health risks because of their job? The exhaust and noise from diesel buses increases the risk of lung and heart disease, along with diabetes and hearing loss.

We are proud to be part of RESILIENCE 2026, aseq-ehaq’s international MCS conference, a free, virtual, accessible event. Dr. Nazem El Husseini (Health Canada) will keynote on chemical risk assessment under CEPA/CMP. Limited spots—register now: https://aseq-ehaq.ca/en/resilience-registration-2026/

Exciting news from the U.K. a rolling age ban means today’s under-18s will never legally buy tobacco. Despite tax revenue myths, smoking costs outweigh benefits—over $165M annually in healthcare in #NewBrunswick alone. Support Smoke-Free Generation legislation in NB: https://tinyurl.com/5p28t62r

Last week NB Lung had the honour of being named this year's official Charity Partner for the New Brunswick Real Estate Association's 2026 AGM & Conference! The NBREA's generous members raised $3,000 to help support the 1 in 5 New Brunswickers living with lung disease. Thank you NBREA members!