Fredericton
Saint-André’s Laforge Bioenvironmental Recognized for Innovation
FREDERICTON – Laforge Bioenvironmental picked up BioNB’s New Brunswick Bioscience Achievement Award on Friday. Over 130 members of New Brunswick’s business and research community gathered for the award presentation and to celebrate the growth in the province’s bioscience sector. Laforge has created a multi-million dollar biogas facility that generates clean, renewable energy, where the by-product is nutrient rich organic […]
Moncton and Dieppe Bidding to Host Francophonie Games
FREDERICTON– Moncton and Dieppe are up against Sherbrooke, Quebec and the French territory of Guadeloupe, to host the 2021 Francophonie Games. The Francophonie Games is expected to attract 3,000 young people from about 80 countries. The provincial government estimates the economic spinoffs from holding the Games in New Brunswick will be $25 million, “This event will create more than a […]
New Brunswick Dominates Startup Canada Awards
The Startup Canada Awards have announced their winners for the Atlantic Region, and New Brunswick swiped up six of the nine categories. Taking home the Startup Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Award was Introhive CMO David Alston. He also received the Enterprise Promotion award along with Peter Moreira, co-founder of Nova Scotia-based Entrevestor. “I am so fortunate […]
7 Things To Do This Weekend And Support Local Businesses
There’s always plenty to do around the picture province. We’ve highlighted a few things you can try out this weekend from family time to tattoos to getting lost in a corn maze, eek! Get out there New Brunswickers and enjoy! 1) Hub City Tattoo Expo Tattoos, music, fire breathing and snakes. Contained snakes. Stop […]
Premier Gallant Wants First Digital Gov’t In North America
FREDERICTON–New Brunswick’s government announced today that it is initiating a partnership with TechImpact – an organization made up of local technology business leaders that advocates for a greater embrace of IT literacy and innovation as a strategy for economic growth. The goal of the partnership will be to transform New Brunswick’s into North America’s first […]
Agreement lets New Brunswick Entrepreneurs Work with GE
FREDERICTON–New Brunswick entrepreneurs can now access GE intellectual property to help bring new technology, products and services to market. Ross Hornby, vice-president of government affairs and policy at GE Canada, made the announcement at an event held Wednesday at startup incubator Planet Hatch in Fredericton. He was joined by Stephen Lund, president and CEO of Opportunities NB, […]
Fredericton’s Atlantic Hydrogen Closes
FREDERICTON–Fredericton’s Atlantic Hydrogen (AHI) has closed. The company, led by former Fundy Cable boss Bill Stanley, was developing a process that attempted to remove hydrogen and carbon from natural gas while emitting minimal greenhouse gases. Halifax-based energy giant Emera was Atlantic Hydrogen’s largest investor, having pumped $10 million into the company since 2009 and holding a […]
Got Something to Say About Fracking? Here’s Your Chance
Fredericton– The Commission on Hydraulic Fracturing is asking New Brunswickers to share their views as part of their investigation into the viability of fracking natural gas in the province. The commissioners, Marc Léger, John McLaughlin and Cheryl M.G. Robertson, are interested in hearing from any residents and groups who want to “contribute to the dialogue.” They’re […]
Everybody Chill: Crabbe Mountain has New Owners
FREDERICTON–Don’t believe the rumours, folks. Crabbe Mountain will be open this season, but this time with new owners. On Friday it was announced that the ski hill is now owned by a group of local investors and passionate skiers. For former owner Leslie Wilson, it was time for the change. “This is an exciting chapter […]
