Maritime Oyster Harvesters Claim $40,000 in New Licence Buyback Program

August 12, 2026

The federal government offers wild oyster harvesters in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island $40,000 to permanently retire their fishing licences. This voluntary buyback program supports fishers affected by the spread of two severe diseases in Atlantic Canada. Oyster stocks in the Maritimes face severe threats from MSX and dermo diseases. Image source: […]

New Brunswick Apple Growers Join National Coalition Apples Canada

August 11, 2026

New Brunswick apple growers are teaming up with producers across the country. According to a report from the Revelstoke Review, growers from five provinces formed a new organization called Apples Canada / Pommes Canada. This group includes British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Image Credit: Nadia Bélanger / Apples Canada Building a […]

Copper Wire Thefts Surge in New Brunswick Causing Massive Outages

August 6, 2026

New Brunswick is dealing with a massive spike in copper wire thefts. Thieves are targeting telecommunication lines in remote areas and leaving customers without service for weeks. A recent report from CBC News shows light traffic in rural areas makes these locations highly attractive to criminals. Copper prices are currently sitting near all time highs. […]

New Brunswick Mining Sector Grows as Canadian Copper Adds Over 100 Permanent Jobs

August 4, 2026

New Brunswick is experiencing a major boost in its mining sector. Canadian Copper Inc. recently acquired the defunct Caribou Mine site and plans to expand operations in the northeast region of the province. If you live in New Brunswick or follow the local economy, you will see new jobs and increased industrial activity stemming from […]

Saint John Ocean Steel Pivots to Canadian Market Amid US Tariffs

July 30, 2026

If you live in Saint John, you know Ocean Steel. The company employs 200 people locally and builds the backbone of major infrastructure projects. For decades, they relied heavily on the United States. In the early 2000s, 100 percent of their products went south of the border. Today, that number sits at just five percent. […]

What 50 Percent U.S. Tariffs Mean for New Brunswick Businesses

July 29, 2026

American tariff threats are raising alarms for New Brunswick businesses that rely on cross border trade. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose new 50 percent tariffs on several Canadian goods starting August 19 if the two countries fail to reach an agreement. While the provincial government downplays the overall economic hit, experts warn local […]

Saint John Business Update: Exploring New Export Markets in Japan and South Korea

July 16, 2026

As we move through the warm days of July 2026, the Saint John business landscape is experiencing a dynamic shift. While local tourism and retail are enjoying the seasonal boost, our industrial and export sectors are setting their sights much further abroad to ensure long-term resilience. Looking East: New Brunswick’s Push into Asian Markets Market […]

N.B. Power Says Tantramar Gas Plant Can Proceed Without Indigenous Partner

July 16, 2026

If you live in New Brunswick, you will want to keep an eye on the proposed Tantramar power plant. The 500 megawatt gas and diesel facility will move forward even if it fails to secure an Indigenous equity partner. N.B. Power confirmed this detail during a recent presentation to the Tantramar council. According to a […]

Why Saint John is Importing Natural Gas from Australia Instead of Western Canada

July 15, 2026

An LNG tanker from Australia is sailing 25,750 kilometers to deliver natural gas to Eastern Canada. This rare trade route highlights a glaring issue for your energy supply. Canada sits on vast natural gas resources, yet we import super chilled fuel from across the globe. According to a recent report from Resource Works, weak Asian […]

Lorneville Residents Raise Alarms Over AI Data Centre in UNESCO Geopark

July 15, 2026

A proposed large scale AI data centre in Lorneville continues to generate pushback from local residents. The project includes a 390 megawatt facility and a gas plant. Residents worry about the environmental footprint because the site sits directly inside the boundaries of a UNESCO Global Geopark. According to a recent report from Global News, the […]