Another Explosion Rocks Recycling Facility On Saint John Waterfront
The latest explosion at the American Iron & Metal recycling facility comes two months after a fire prompted a large response by emergency crews.
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Fishing Area Off Nova Scotia Closed As Right Whales Pass
The Director General of fisheries resource management says that if the whales are still in the area once the season begins, small portions of lobster fishing areas 33 and 34 will be closed.
N.B. Lumber Producers Say Tariff Reduction Step In Right Direction But Still Not Enough
The U.S. set a new duty rate of 8.99 percent on Canadian softwood lumber, down from the 20.23 percent set in 2017.
Fredericton Company Develops Ocean Floor Mapping Software Controlled From The Cloud
The $2.1-million Teledyne CARIS project will the first Ocean Supercluster initiative led by a New Brunswick-based company.
How This Saint John Art Gallery Is Making Its Exhibits ‘Pandemic-Proof’
Jones Gallery, located at 1 Charlotte Street in uptown Saint John, has launched a new project called Gallery Sounds that allows everyone, even those not comfortable going inside, to enjoy the art.
Rent Increases Capped At Two Percent Per Year In Nova Scotia
Landlords will also be unable to evict tenants to do renovations. These measures will be in place until February 2022, or until the state of emergency is lifted.
Halifax Allocates $8.7-Million For Affordable Housing Projects
The HRM Council voted to fund projects through three non-profits: the Mi’kmaq Friendship Centre, Adsum Women and Children, and the North End Community Health Association.
N.S. To Make Announcement On ‘Protections For Renters’
Nova Scotia’s Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, Chuck Porter, will be making an announcement Wednesday regarding the protection of renters in the province.
Severe Shutdowns, Restrictions Imposed In Halifax As Province Records 37 Covid Cases In One Day
The Halifax area is going back into strict lockdown as the Covid-19 wave causes a surge in new cases.
This Fredericton Startup Is Reimagining The Adult Drink
Lucinda Hughey compares the non-alcoholic drinks she has created so far to vermouth and Campari and she has also developed a chocolate dessert drink.
