Saint John Energy secures $2.5M to innovate energy delivery
Saint John Energy (SJE) continues to move toward its goal of becoming net-zero by 2030. More than $2.5 million in federal funding will go towards the Utility of the Future and its Zero30 action plan. Friday's announcement was made by Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long on behalf of the minister responsible for the Atlant...
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Summer break starting earlier in N.B.
Thousands of New Brunswick students will start their summer break earlier than expected. The last day for students in the anglophone sector was initially scheduled to be on Tuesday, June 25. However, the Department of Education has announced the last day will now be on Friday, June 21, similar to their counterparts in ...
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More details about financial assistance for 2 winter storms
More details have been released about disaster financial assistance for those affected by two winter storms. Heavy rain on Feb. 28 and 29 caused significant flooding in the Sussex area and infrastructure damage across southern New Brunswick. Meanwhile, heavy rain and strong winds during a separate storm on Dec. 18 and ...
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N.B. youth recognized for drone that helps save lives
Sixteen outstanding youth from across Canada will be recognized by the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) during Canadian Innovation Week (May 13-17) for their problem-solving projects The honourees, aged 14 to 18, are national winners and finalists of the Rideau Hall Foundation Ingenious+ youth innovation challenge. It give...
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Dentistry recruitment strategy needed for N.B.
According to the New Brunswick Dental Society, the province could face a shortage of dental specialists in the coming years. Executive Director Paul Blanchard says we currently have around 365 licensed dentists in the province, and 40 per cent are over the age of 50. "We also have a shortage of dental assistants, ...
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Canada adds 90K jobs, unemployment rate unchanged
Canada's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1 per cent in April. Statistics Canada said employment increased by 90,000 across the country. According to its monthly labour force survey, those gains were driven by part-time employment. Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick saw employment gains in Ap...
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Podcast: Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries on food export in NB
On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David talk with the Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries in New Brunswick about agriculture, food production and the opportunities for growth in the province a...
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MADD Canada applauds proposed N.B. impaired driving laws
MADD Canada is commending the New Brunswick government for taking steps to enforce road safety and combat impaired driving. The new legislation, announced on Tuesday, aims to strengthen penalties and implement an immediate roadside suspension program. MADD Canada CEO Steve Sullivan says this will benefit smaller and ru...
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Dips for N.B. fuel this week
Prepare to pay less for fuel this week. If you need diesel, prices are down 5.2 cents to a max of $1.74 per litre. Regular self-serve dipped six cents a litre to a max of $1.75 per litre. Furnace oil is down three cents to a maximum of $1.45 per litre. In Nova Scotia, regular self-serve ranges from $1.79 to $1.83 per l...
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UPDATED: Union worried about cuts at provincial parks, attractions
Unionized workers at provincial parks and tourist attractions are sounding the alarm about recent cuts by the New Brunswick government. CUPE Local 1190 said the tourism department has cut the number of hours and weeks that parks and attractions will be open this summer. President Jonathan Guimond said he is concerned a...
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