N.B. Premier, Cabinet Ministers’ Wages Going Up
A legislated wage freeze that has been in placeexpires March 31.
Fredericton
NB Power Rates Going Up April 1
The 2 percent raise is the highest amount the utility is allowed to raise rates this year without having to apply to the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board for approval.
Venn Garage Program Takes Five New Startups Under Its Wing
Venn Innovation’s Garage incubator program has recently welcomed five new startups into the fold.
Feds Pony Up For EV Chargers Across New Brunswick
The federal government has provided funding for NB Power to install more than 100 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the province
Muted Dine Around Freddy Still Helps Restaurants Through Shoulder Season
Dine Around Freddy ran from February 17 to March 13, with 25 restaurants participating throughout Fredericton. This year, restaurants were challenged to create new and original menu items.
Four Provinces Release Strategic Plan On Small Nuclear Reactors
The plan identifies five key priority areas for developing and deploying the reactors, also known as SMRs
New Brunswick’s Population Passes 800,000
The provincial population has grown by more than 40,000 over the past five years, including an increase of 15,000 people in the last year.
‘Phones Are Ringing Off The Hook’: Tourism Operators Anticipate Busy Summer
In its recently revealed 2022-23 budget, the Higgs government announced a $6.9-million increase for the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. This represents a 26 percent increase in the tourism budget when nonrecurring Covid-related spending is excluded.
Startups And Not-For-Profits Face Disaster As Dozens Of CyberNB Grants Remain Unpaid
In the weeks since CyberNB shut down, an apparent abdication of responsibility by the organization, its partners, and its funders has left participants in an employment program on the hook for what is likely more than $700,000 in unpaid grants.
Opponents Claim Nuclear License Request Will ‘Silence’ An Entire Generation
The Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick is calling for the decommissioning of the Point Lepreau Generating Station, and greater transparency in response to NB Power’s efforts to secure a 25-year nuclear operating license.
