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Body of Missing Saint John Canoeist Recovered Near Long Reach

The Canadian Coast Guard recovered the body of a Saint John man aged 68 after he failed to return from a Monday canoe trip on the Saint John River. The canoe belonging to the missing Saint John man. I…
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Nancy Tripp
Sincere condolences to his family and friends…

Saint John Born Business Leader and J.D. Irving Co CEO Robert K. Irving Passes Away

Robert Kenneth Irving, the co chief executive officer of J.D. Irving Limited, died in Moncton following a battle with cancer. The Irving family announced his passing, marking the end of a nearly fifty…
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Nancy Tripp
Condolences to his family and friends.

Saint John Firefighters Battle Major Apartment Fire on Tower Street

Saint John firefighters responded to a severe fire at an apartment building on Tower Street in the Lower West Side late last night. Shortly after 10:00 p.m. crews arrived to find heavy black smoke pou…
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Philip McGarvey
you shouldn’t be politicking for the firemen, isn’t this supposed to be a public service

New Brunswick Cracks Down on Unreported Lobster Sales Costing Millions

If you live in New Brunswick, you know how important the lobster industry is to the local economy. The provincial government is now taking action against unreported lobster sales that cost taxpayers m…
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Frank Loomer
My guess is this kind of thing has gone on “forever”, similar? to how unreported deer/moose killing goes on, or unlicensed fishing. The 10-30% wide estimate range says a lot about how little authorities really know.

8 New Brunswick Communities Cash In on Redirected Federal Housing Funds

The federal government is rewarding eight New Brunswick municipalities with extra cash. Ottawa took this money from communities that refused to meet national housing program rules. Now $2.9 million fr…
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Kathleen L A Bennett
Let’s hope that this housing is affordable for the average minimum wage earner, base the rents according to affordability for everyone

Saint John Irving Refinery Shifts to Newfoundland Oil Following Middle East Supply Disruption

If you live in Saint John, you know the Irving Oil refinery plays a massive role in the local economy and the broader North American energy grid. Now, global events are forcing a major shift in how th…
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Nancy Tripp
I hope they continue to purchase from Newfoundland after the conflict…keep as much here as possible….

Poley Mountain Acquires 110 Acres to Build Year Round Ski Resort and Spa

Poley Mountain is expanding. The popular New Brunswick ski resort officially announced the acquisition of 110 acres of land directly adjacent to its current footprint. This purchase marks a major mile…
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Shelly Graham
Wonderful news.

Lorneville Residents Demand Accountability Over Proposed $2 Billion Data Centre

If you live in Saint John, you know the proposed Beacon AI data centre is a critical issue. Lorneville residents want clear answers about the project. During a recent mayoral forum at the Imperial The…
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Garry Prosser
Noise & lighting for construction and operation need to be clarified. Known aquifers for well water need to be identified. Traffic routes to/from for construction need to be identified. Well water samples from a number of homes needs to be documented for quality and quantity before the land is cleared and just before operation of the data centre. Closed loop for water does not recognize replenishment due to evaporation and any discharge of water due to contamination. Will the water be from Spruce Lake or from the City’s treated water supply?

Sussex Agropur Workers Speak Out After Shocking Plant Closure Announcement

The recent announcement that the Agropur facility in Sussex will close by the end of 2028 leaves 60 workers facing an uncertain future. If you live in southern New Brunswick, you understand how vital …
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Garry Prosser
Was there a condition of the $ 2.4 million dollars provided by the provincial government to be returned if the facility closed or was sold within a given time period?

Proposed Saint John Gas Plant Exploits Loophole to Bypass Clean Energy Rules

Two massive gas fired power plants planned for New Brunswick will bypass new federal greenhouse gas emission limits. As CBC News reports, the federal government passed clean electricity regulations in…
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Nancy Tripp
Loopholes! Greed and manipulation while contributing to the destruction of our planet – maybe when all the resources are gone they will understand what they’ve done!