Port Saint John Loses Major Export Volume as Nackawic Mill Idles

October 7, 2026

The pending closure of the AV Nackawic mill directly impacts the economy across New Brunswick. Here in the city, Port Saint John faces an immediate drop in business. The mill idling removes a large portion of export volume from the local docks. Here is what you need to know about the impact on your local […]

What Irving Oil’s $235 Million Refinery Investment Means for Saint John

October 6, 2026

Image source: Energy Now Irving Oil is pouring $235 million into its Saint John refinery this fall. The massive maintenance project brings thousands of workers to the city and delivers a significant boost to the local economy. Operation Osprey Takes Flight The company calls this 75 day turnaround Operation Osprey. The project kicks off in […]

Saint John Residents Push Back Against Second Proposed Data Centre

October 5, 2026

The Government of New Brunswick is negotiating to bring a second large scale data centre to Saint John. This news comes as Lorneville residents continue their fight against a previously announced data centre project in a nearby industrial park. According to a recent report from CBC News, Cross Rivers Infrastructure Partners submitted a proposal to […]

New Brunswick Jobs on the Line as CUSMA Trade Deal Faces Collapse

August 12, 2026

Image source: Lars Hagberg for The Canadian Press A collapsed trade agreement will cost Canada 102,000 jobs. A new report from Oxford Economics prepared for the Canadian American Business Council outlines the severe economic fallout if the Canada US Mexico Agreement dies. New Brunswick stands right in the crosshairs. According to the original report covered […]

Rising Costs Push More New Brunswickers to Seek Food Assistance

July 16, 2026

Grocery bills and housing costs continue to climb across the province. A recent report highlights a harsh reality for many families. More New Brunswickers now rely on food assistance programs just to put meals on the table. The Local Impact in Saint John The rising cost of living forces residents to make difficult choices. When […]

Incoming Saint John Council Faces Growing Public Safety Concerns

May 27, 2026

If you walk through uptown Saint John today, you notice a shift in the atmosphere. Public safety is the top priority for the incoming city council. As new and returning members prepare to take their oaths on June 1, they face complex challenges on the city streets. According to a recent report from CTV News […]

Record Turnout: Nearly 35,000 Vote on Day 1 of N.B. Municipal Advance Polls

May 4, 2026

New Brunswickers are heading to the polls in strong numbers for the upcoming municipal election. Close to 35,000 residents cast their ballots on Saturday during the first day of advance voting. Photo by Element5 Digital Advance Voting Continues You have another chance to vote early today. Day two of advance voting runs on Monday, May […]

Why Parks Canada is Racing to Save a Rare New Brunswick Coastal Plant

May 4, 2026

Parks Canada is taking direct action to protect a rare coastal plant in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. If you buy official Parks Canada merchandise online this year, your purchase directly funds efforts to save the Gulf of St. Lawrence beach pinweed. This unique plant faces severe threats from climate change and harsh winter […]