Belledune Power Plant Ditches Coal for Wood Pellets to Cut Emissions

September 18, 2026

If you live in New Brunswick, you will soon see a major shift in how your electricity is generated. The Belledune generating station will stay open past 2030 by swapping coal for sustainable wood and hemp pellets. According to a recent report from CBC News, NB Power secured agreements with local and national producers to […]

New Brunswick Pulp Mill Halts Operations Leaving Hundreds Out of Work

September 18, 2026

If you live in the Nackawic area, a major employer in your community is halting operations this fall. AV Group NB Inc. announced it will temporarily idle operations at its Nackawic pulp mill by the end of October. The company blames ongoing market challenges and broader economic factors for the closure. According to a report […]

NB Power Takes Point Lepreau Offline Three Days After Reconnecting

September 17, 2026

The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station in this undated file photo. (Mike Cameron / CTV Atlantic) NB Power took the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station off the grid on September 11. This shutdown comes just three days after crews reconnected the facility following previous repairs. According to a report from CTV News Atlantic, the latest […]

Sisson Mine Cost Triples to $1.5 Billion as CEO Promises Strict Environmental Compliance

September 16, 2026

If you follow New Brunswick mining developments, you know the Sisson Mine project has been a long time coming. Now, the proposed tungsten and molybdenum mine northwest of Fredericton comes with a much higher price tag. According to a recent feasibility study reported by CBC News, the estimated cost has jumped from $579 million in […]

Heavy Water Leak Forces Second Point Lepreau Shutdown This Month

September 16, 2026

The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station is offline for the second time this month. A heavy water leak on an instrumentation line forced the closure. Point Lepreau nuclear plant. Source: CBC News Understanding the Leak The leak occurred in the heat transport system. This system uses heavy water to carry heat from the reactor to […]

Grifols Pauses For Profit Plasma Collection in Saint John Amid Safety Concerns

September 16, 2026

Grifols has paused operations at its for profit plasma collection clinics across Canada. This includes the location right here in Saint John, along with clinics in Moncton and Fredericton. The Spanish multinational company halted collections on August 14 following intense scrutiny over donor safety. According to a report from the NB Media Coop, the pause […]

New Brunswick Drill Program Reveals Promising Mineralization Near Saint John

September 16, 2026

Drilling Begins in Southwestern New Brunswick A.I.S. Resources Limited recently wrapped up the first part of its Phase 1 diamond drilling program across southwestern New Brunswick. The company hired Penobsquis based ICor Drilling Services to handle the work. They focused on the Pocologan, Little Lepreau and Prince of Wales areas just outside Saint John. You […]

United States Tariffs and Alcohol Ban Hit Saint John Moosehead Breweries Hard

September 10, 2026

Saint John brewery Moosehead is losing hundreds of thousands of dollars every month. New United States tariffs hit the company hard, and an upcoming ban on Canadian alcohol threatens to make the situation worse. According to a report from CTV News, the 50 percent tariffs implemented on August 22 mean the company makes no money […]

Nackawic Pulp Mill Faces Uncertain Future: What It Means for Saint John Exports

September 9, 2026

The future of the Nackawic pulp mill hangs in the balance. Owner AV Group is evaluating all strategic options for the facility. This uncertainty brings major implications for the local community and the broader New Brunswick economy, including operations right here at the Port of Saint John. According to a recent report by CBC News, […]

Saint John Businesses Prepare for Canada’s New Vertical $20 Bank Note

September 4, 2026

As we transition into the crisp autumn months of September 2026, the Saint John business landscape continues to show resilience and growth. With the Bank of Canada recently announcing that it will maintain the policy interest rate at 2.25%, local entrepreneurs and consumers alike are enjoying a period of relative economic stability as they prepare […]