Saint John Transit will see an on-demand line coming to the city in early January, with changes to bus routes and service areas coming at the end of December. Ian Fogan, the director of transit and fleet at the City of Saint John, said the changes are to make it easier for people to rideContinue reading “Pickups with the press of a button: On-demand bus service coming to Saint John”
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N.B. Power asks to give customers 1% rebate on monthly bills
N.B. Power customers might see a one per cent rebate on their bills starting in April, partially because of increased rainfall, resulting in more hydro power. In October, the utility asked energy regulators to approve an 8.9 per cent increase in power rates for all its customers — the biggest rate hike in 15 years.Continue reading “N.B. Power asks to give customers 1% rebate on monthly bills”
Black Business Initiative brings training and support to businesses in N.B.
A non-profit organization with a focus on supporting Black businesses is expanding to New Brunswick, and some entrepreneurs say it’s already making a difference. Jocelyn Stevens, the Black Business Initiative’s entrepreneurship engagement manager for New Brunswick, said the need for this type of support in the province has existed for years, noting it would have madeContinue reading “Black Business Initiative brings training and support to businesses in N.B.”
Inflation hits the New Brunswick Christmas tree industry
Inflation in New Brunswick has shown up in city budgets, salads being removed from menus because a spike in the cost of lettuce, and high energy costs — now it’s hitting the Christmas tree business. David Kirkpatrick is a fourth-generation Christmas tree farmer at Lo-Hi Christmas Tree Farm in Hoyt, around 55 kilometres south of Fredericton.Continue reading “Inflation hits the New Brunswick Christmas tree industry”
David Coon calls proposed change to his Fredericton South riding ‘nonsensical’
Green Party Leader David Coon says the proposed new electoral map for New Brunswick “doesn’t make any sense” when it comes to what it would do to his riding of Fredericton South. “It just is nonsensical, that’s for sure,” Coon said Monday. “And I can’t imagine any of my constituents would think this is a good idea either.”Continue reading “David Coon calls proposed change to his Fredericton South riding ‘nonsensical’”
From paper to canvas to Government House: Artists with intellectual disabilities shine
Adrian Morgan couldn’t contain his happiness on Friday seeing his paintings line the walls of Government House in Fredericton. “I’m really happy I came here and I [saw] my own paintings,” said Morgan. “I’m inspired. My drawings came to life.” Morgan is one of the more than 25 artists in a new exhibit at the official residenceContinue reading “From paper to canvas to Government House: Artists with intellectual disabilities shine”
Street drug found in blood of 9 sudden deaths, N.B. medical officer of health warns
The Department of Health is warning about a street drug called bromazolam that was found in the blood samples of nine sudden deaths in New Brunswick over the past five months. Bromazolam, a drug not approved for medical use in any country, is a type of benzodiazepine. Also known as benzos, they are prescribed for sedationContinue reading “Street drug found in blood of 9 sudden deaths, N.B. medical officer of health warns”
IBM pledges 250 new jobs in N.B., with a focus on recent university grads
IBM Canada says it will create 250 jobs in New Brunswick starting next year when it opens what the tech giant calls a “client innovation centre” in Fredericton — a project that is being backed by taxpayer dollars. Opportunities New Brunswick, a provincial government organization that works with businesses across New Brunswick, is footing part of the bill,Continue reading “IBM pledges 250 new jobs in N.B., with a focus on recent university grads”
Inside a Fredericton opioid program, where dozens of people ‘are getting their lives back’
Stephen Menard found himself struggling while trying to get medical care for his chronic pain. But 18 months ago, he says he found himself a “godsend.” River Stone Recovery Centre in downtown Fredericton opened in July 2020 and started an injectable opioid agonist treatment program in October of that year. The program allows participants withContinue reading “Inside a Fredericton opioid program, where dozens of people ‘are getting their lives back’”
More big brown bats showing up in N.B. — and moving into people’s homes
Laundry day started out as usual for Kaushalya Rathnayake and his wife Ilesha Ileperuma Arachchi on Sunday. They started the washer, but then noticed something was in the laundry sink. It was a bat, later identified as a big brown bat. But they weren’t scared. In fact, they jumped into action. They’re working on theirContinue reading “More big brown bats showing up in N.B. — and moving into people’s homes”
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