The federal and provincial governments are partnering up to build up to 1,200 new homes through the Build Canada Homes program. “This agreement marks the single largest investment in affordable housing in New Brunswick’s history,” David Hickey said in a media release, who is the minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation. “Our government […]
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By Brian Owens, Reporter New Brunswick aims to have a province-wide program for diverting organic waste from landfills preventing related greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2028, according to the government’s Strategic Action Plan for Solid Waste. But some at the regional service commissions that manage the province’s landfills worry that any such program […]
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The New Brunswick government is asking the public and local governments to prepare for wildfire season following the launch of the FireSmart program. In February, the federal and provincial governments announced about $40 million to increase New Brunswick’s wildfire preparedness, including with the FireSmart program. The money was also used for new equipment like hoses, […]
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Several new bills were introduced in the New Brunswick legislature today including a provincial rent cap and relief at the gas pump. The removal of the carbon adjuster is expected to get royal assent by mid-December. “As promised, we are taking immediate action to address the affordability challenges facing New Brunswickers,” said Finance and Treasury […]
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Premier-designate Susan Holt has announced who will be members of cabinet ahead of the swearing-in on Nov. 2 at the legislative assembly. “Our team is ready to get to work,” said premier-designate Susan Holt in a release. “There is a lot of hard work ahead as we strive to make meaningful change for New Brunswickers […]
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The municipal council is once again grappling with the difficult decision of setting the mill rate for the new amalgamated areas of Chamcook and Bayside – hoping to keep the rates fair and equitable. Recently, the town held a meeting with residents to explain the province’s model, which could have resulted in a nearly 19 […]
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Residents in Blacks Harbour could be under a boil water advisory this month and Connors Bros. works to repair a leak in the infrastructure. The fish packing company owns the municipal water supply and has faced issues in the past year – with many people having discoloured or sediment-filled water. In a release, Eastern Charlotte […]
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