by Bryan TaitA decision to cut a tree-planting in the federal budget was met with disappointment by seedling producers. The Canadian Tree Nursery Association represents more than 95 per cent of Canada’s forest restoration seedling producers. The federal government decided to cut short the Two Billion Trees...
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A seafood trade mission to China was successful, according to the province. The 10-day trip by Fisheries Minister Kent Smith helped promote Nova Scotia’s seafood market, and support local companies. In a release, Smith says the goal was to strengthen the province’s relationship with China, which...
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by Alex AllanA watermain break has forced the closure of part of Main Street West in Saint John. The City said the section between Church Street and Prospect Street is shut down while crews carry out repairs. Barricades and signage have been set up to redirect traffic. The City is asking drivers to avoid the...
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by Bryan TaitA new long-term care home in Westphal will strengthen the community and create opportunities. That’s according to the CEO of Northwood, the not-for-profit organization partnering with the province and Akoma Holdings Inc. to build the new facility. “The Akoma Campus will provide a home where...
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by Alex AllanA summit in Saint John brought together more than 70 tradeswomen to focus on support, retention and empowerment in the skilled trades. The event was held on November 6 at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. It was hosted by New Boots Progressive Women Plus Network, part of Map Strategic...
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by Bryan TaitThe City of Moncton wants to hear from the public as it moves into the next phase of its municipal plan review. Phase 3 is called “Developing” and invites Monctonians to help identify “Big Moves.” These are described as transformative actions in areas like housing, transportation, complete...
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by Alex AllanThe Saint John Police Force has launched its fifth annual Holiday in a Box campaign. They’re calling on residents to help bring comfort to vulnerable adults during the holiday season. Police Chief Robert Bruce said the program began with neighbourhood groups who wanted to support adults who are...
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One person has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Cole Harbour. RCMP are investigating in the area of Forest Hills Parkway on Thursday morning. The Mounties say there is no risk to public safety, but residents will see a large police presence in the...
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by Alex AllanNearly half of New Brunswick workers earn less than a living wage, according to the Human Development Council’s latest report. The council’s 2025 living wages report states that the living wage is $24.77 per hour for a reference family of two adults working full-time and two children aged 2 and...
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by Jacob MooreAbout 60 people gathered outside One Government Place early Wednesday afternoon to protest the province reviewing a municipal by-law to protect Dartmouth Cove from infilling. The premier recently said the by-law was ambiguous and the province may review the by-law passed by the municipal...
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