Proposed changes to New Brunswick’s property assessments have pros and cons, says Rob Newman, a Moncton property tax expert. The amendments would change property assessment valuation dates. Starting in 2025, instead of assessment notices based on the upcoming taxation year, they would be based on the previous year. A bill to amend the Assessment Act was introduced thisContinue reading “Property tax expert says changes in assessment dates make sense, but aren’t enough”
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New low-cost flights out of Fredericton are in for the long haul, says airline CEO
The CEO of Fredericton’s newest airline service says “ultra-low-cost” flights are here to stay, with plans for continued expansion. Lynx Air announced recently three flights a week from Fredericton to Calgary and Toronto, starting June 12. Merren McArthur said the airline’s business model involves finding airports without low-cost airline offerings and the East Coast is a perfect example. Continue reading “New low-cost flights out of Fredericton are in for the long haul, says airline CEO”
No elected members on new regional health authority boards, province says
New Brunswick Health Minister Bruce Fitch introduced a bill in the legislature Tuesday to change the composition of the boards of directors for both regional health authorities to allow for up to seven members — all appointed for a three-year term, with no elected representatives. “These amendments will align New Brunswick with most other CanadianContinue reading “No elected members on new regional health authority boards, province says”
Despite waterfront mess, Port Saint John, tour operators optimistic about cruise season
Bulldozers, excavators and mounds of rubble clutter the Saint John waterfront even as cruise season begins this weekend. But Port Saint John’s cruise development manager says she isn’t concerned. Natalie Allaby has a more optimistic outlook, seeing the construction as a sign of growth and prosperity for the city. “A couple seasons of short-term pain, so to speak,Continue reading “Despite waterfront mess, Port Saint John, tour operators optimistic about cruise season”
Companies in housing-scarce rural areas invited to take part in project
Companies in rural areas that can’t attract workers because housing is so scarce are being targeted by a government-funded group trying to address the problem. The Rapid Rural Workforce Housing Pilot proposes to develop a minimum of 220 housing units across at least four rural or small New Brunswick communities by March 31, 2025. Employers in those communitiesContinue reading “Companies in housing-scarce rural areas invited to take part in project”
RCMP investigate after N.B. Power truck pushes striking worker at Base Gagetown
A video circulating on social media Friday shows a striking federal worker on the picket line at Base Gagetown getting pushed by an N.B. Power utility truck. RCMP confirmed the incident took place on the Broad Road in Oromocto. The video shows striking defence workers, members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, crossing the roadContinue reading “RCMP investigate after N.B. Power truck pushes striking worker at Base Gagetown”
Overcrowding at Anglophone East schools prompts new grade configurations
New Brunswick’s Anglophone East district education council voted Thursday night to approve grade configurations for a number of schools to address growing enrolment but recommended no boundary changes. District superintendent Randolph MacLean — who had laid out options for the council at its last meeting — underscored that rapid growth by saying an additional 115 students have enrolled just in theContinue reading “Overcrowding at Anglophone East schools prompts new grade configurations”
Miramichiers to bring banned jail song to life for bicentennial anniversary
Within the walls of the Newcastle jail, formerly situated in what’s now known as Miramichi West, a group of inmates wrote a folk song 200 years ago. But the song’s legacy wouldn’t last long as it was soon banned in New Brunswick. Now, two New Brunswickers have decided to bring it back. And not onlyContinue reading “Miramichiers to bring banned jail song to life for bicentennial anniversary”
Scientists weigh in on recommendations for North Atlantic right whale measures
A recent report on the North Atlantic right whale has one New Brunswick scientist feeling a little nervous about some of the recommendations from the standing committee on fisheries and oceans. After taking time to review the 48 recommendations about North Atlantic right whales and fishing closures, Moira Brown, the senior scientist with the CanadianContinue reading “Scientists weigh in on recommendations for North Atlantic right whale measures”
For these UNB students, every day is Earth Day
For students in the environment and natural resources program at the University of New Brunswick, Earth Day is just one day of the year to talk about the roles that industries and individuals play in addressing climate change. Helen Vallieres, a second-year student in the program, said she wholeheartedly believes that every person should doContinue reading “For these UNB students, every day is Earth Day”
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