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Canada Unveils $100 Billion Nuclear Strategy: What It Means for New Brunswick
The federal government plans to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announced the strategy Monday, aiming to double Canada’s electrical grid capacity by 2050. Officials estimate the price tag exceeds $100 billion,…
New Brunswick Population Drops Again: What It Means for Local Labour
New Brunswick is shrinking, and you will notice the impact at your favorite local businesses. Statistics Canada reports the provincial population estimate has fallen for three consecutive quarters. The province has 517 fewer people compared to the second quarter of…
Saint John Faces Rising Tooth Decay Years After Removing Water Fluoride
If you live in Saint John, your tap water lacks a key mineral that protects your teeth. Twelve years ago, city council voted to remove fluoride from the municipal water supply to save $177,000 annually. Today, local dentists see the severe consequences of that…
$100 Million Cold Storage Hub Opens at Port Saint John Bringing 100 New Jobs
Port Saint John has a new addition to its waterfront. Americold opens its new $100 million cold storage facility. The company will start moving goods through the harbourfront warehouse by early July. A Global First for Saint John The 200,000 square foot import and…
Saint John Jury Begins Deliberations in Roman Kamyshnyy Double Murder Trial
You expect the justice system to deliver clear answers during difficult times. Today, a Saint John jury prepares to decide the fate of Roman Kamyshnyy. The man faces two counts of first degree murder in the stabbing deaths of two boys, age 10 and age 17. The Crown and…
Mitchener Village Opens to Provide Supportive Housing for Saint John Youth
If you care about community development in Saint John, you will want to know about a new supportive housing complex officially open in the north end. Mitchener Village provides nine fully furnished units for young people facing homelessness between the ages of 19 and…
Saint John Considers Zoning Amendment to Expand Mini Home Park on Glen Road
The City of Saint John plans to expand an existing mini home park near Rex Hurley Boulevard and Glen Road. Common Council will amend the Municipal Development Plan to rezone a 5.5 hectare plot of land for this project. Source: City of Saint John What the Amendment…
Fredericton High School Basketball Coach Suspended Over Player Recruitment
If you follow New Brunswick high school basketball, you know Fredericton High School had a strong season. But off the court, the school and its senior boys basketball coach faced a major penalty. School Sport New Brunswick suspended coach Michael King and fined the…
Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Preserving Local History
The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum marks four decades of preserving and sharing the rich history of the local Jewish community. Founded in 1986, the institution continues to connect locals and global visitors with stories that stretch back to the 1700s. Shaarei…