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Clean-air activist presses for Irving refinery change as permit comes up for renewal
Gordon Dalzell has lived for decades near the Irving Oil Refinery in Saint John, and air quality has long been top of mind for him, both as a clean-air activist and as a resident who likes to walk the streets of his neighbourhood. He always wonders what he might be breathing in.
New legislation would boost pay for New Brunswick artists
The proposed Status of the Artist Act would recognize the arts as a profession, which in practical terms would mean a requirement for written contracts and the payment of industry-standard fees by arts groups and festivals.
Holt presses N.B.'s economic priorities in premiers' call with prime minister
New Brunswick is ready to grow its economy to serve national and international markets, Premier Susan Holt told Prime Minister Mark Carney during a conference call with premiers on Wednesday.
N.B. residents, businesses facing uncertainty with potential recession
Deloitte Canada released a new report last week that showed New Brunswick is projected to have the slowest growing economy in the country in 2025.
N.B. couple take emotional tour of battle sites, 80 years after end of Second World War
Dawn and Albert Bowie are among Canadians in France and the Netherlands this week for ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It’s an emotional trip for both of them.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery launches 'jaw-dropping' exhibit of N.B. artists
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery has launched a new exhibit of New Brunswick art, some of which has never before been displayed, in its Harrison McCain Pavilion lobby space.
Stories about Black Atlantic Canadians inspire young readers
Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians is a compendium of stories, with artwork by James Bentley, about more than 50 Black athletes, artists, social activists, military heroes and ground-breaking rights advocates.
Carney's top priority should be getting economy going, N.B. analyst says
Prime Minister Mark Carney made promises during the election campaign about making life more affordable for Canadians, but his priority should be "getting the economy going again," says David Campbell, a former adviser to the New Brunswick government on economic matters.
N.B. Conservatives say Poilievre must secure caucus support to remain leader
New Brunswick Conservatives who won their own seats are standing by their leader, Pierre Poilievre, after the party's defeat by the Liberals in the federal election Monday. But they acknowledge Poilievre has challenges ahead if he wants to stay leader.
Award-winners say volunteer work deepens their connections to community
Janet Thompson-Price was the recipient of the Red Triangle Award that celebrates dedication, service and leadership. Cameron Keyes, an inclusion support worker who is going to medical school this fall, was named Leader to Watch for his work with groups that support people with intellectual disabilities.