Provincial Government Takes Over Approval Power For Nearly 23,000 New Rental Units In Halifax
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, John Lohr says the move could save months, even years of approval time.
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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.
Narrative Research Just Recorded Atlantic Canada’s Lowest Consumer Confidence Level In More Than 25 Years
After a period of slow recovery since the beginning of the pandemic, consumer confidence in Atlantic Canada has declined over the past six months, reaching a new low, according to Narrative Research.
Halifax Tenants Face ‘Renoviction’ Days After Provincial Ban Is Lifted
the Dartmouth South MLA (and NDP House leader) was contacted by nine people facing so-called “renovictions” in her district. Eight of the nine people live in two buildings owned by the same landlord.
Rough Winter And Labour Shortages Slow Progress On North End Moncton Apartments
After a snowy, cold January and February the pace of construction of a new 102-unit apartment building on Lady Ava Boulevard picked up in March.
New Committee A Growth Engine For N.B.’s Craft Alcohol Sector
Two years ago, the New Brunswick Craft Alcohol Producers Association called on the province and ANBL for a better mandate to prioritize local producers. The result is ANBL’s Craft Alcohol Producer Advisory Committee which will begin meeting later this spring.
N.B. Budget Falls Short For Both Tenants And Landlords
Tenants’ rights advocates say the budget is a tentative step in the right direction, but not enough. Landlords, meanwhile, say the changes have cranked up expenses and will stymie the development of new housing stock.
Council Approves Waverley Inn Alteration With 10-Storey Tower
The plan will see the back wing of the historic property removed to make way for the tower. It also includes upgrades and renovations to restore historic pieces of the building that have been lost over the years.
After School Daycares Left Out Of $700,000 Minimum Wage Funding
While the New Brunswick government will provide financial relief to early childhood educators to offset the cost of the $1.00/per hour minimum wage increase coming next month, a large group of operators say they’ve been left out of the money.
Saint John Chamber ‘Relatively Pleased’ With N.B. Budget
Chamber CEO David Duplisea said he’s pleased with the reduction of the double tax, which the chamber lobbied hard for
