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NB: Women’s groups demand pay equity for private sector
[FREDERICTON, NB] — CBC News is reporting that women’s organizations are urging the government to require that private-sector businesses adhere to policies relating to pay equity. For more information, read the story at: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/04/04/nb-pay-equity-private-sector-632.html More
NB: Province rejects power deal online petition
[FREDERICTON, NB] — CBC News is reporting that the New Brunswick government has turned down an online petition against the NB Power deal. It cites the petition has no validity as several hundred names are not in signature form. For more information, read the story at: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/03/10/nb-nbpower-petition-signatures.html More
NB: Retailers claim fishing license system stinks
[FREDERICTON, NB] — The Times & Transcript is reporting that retailers are not happy with the government’s current system for selling fishing licenses, claiming it’s costing them more time, effort and money than they’re getting out of it. For more information, read the story at: http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/972816 More
NB: First Nation community proceeds with $70M plant
[RED BANK, NB] — The Telegraph-Journal is reporting that, in light of the government’s new community energy policy, Metepenagiag First Nation has decided to move forward with its plans to create a $70-million gasification plant. For more information, read the story at: http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/954707 More
NB: Power plant closure jeopardizes town
[DALHOUSIE, NB] — CBC News is reporting that Dalhousie has received news its thermal power plant will be closed down next year. This has left many wondering what the future holds for this already struggling town. For more information, read the story at: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/10/29/nb-dalhousie-reaction-304.html More
NB: Province targets China for business growth
[FREDERICTON, NB] — The provincial government is expanding business opportunities for New Brunswick companies in major Chinese markets. Yesterday, Business New Brunswick Minister Victor Boudreau announced the province is hiring a market representative to develop leads, provide matchmaking services for businesses, gather market intelligence and help with the organization of trade missions. More
NB: Timeline released for high-speed Internet
[MUSQUASH, NB] - The release of a fixed wireless coverage map and construction schedule yesterday will inform rural communities around the province when they will receive high-speed Internet access. Acting Business New Brunswick Minister Jack Keir and officials from Barrett Xplore Inc. made the announcement in Musquash. “We are pleased to participate in this next phase [...] More
NB: Companies honoured for export and trade achievement
[FREDERICTON, NB] - Seven New Brunswick companies were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the area of trade and exporting at a ceremony in Fredericton on Thursday, May 21. Premier Shawn Graham and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) vice-president David Plante presented Export Achievement Awards to Sticks and Stones Fabricating Inc., Moncton Flight College, NY [...] More
Crown land silviculture budget increasing by $4.75M
[FREDERICTON, NB] - A $4.75-million increase in silviculture operations on Crown land will be providing about 300 additional jobs for New Brunswickers this year, Natural Resources Minister Wally Stiles has announced. “Silviculture is an important long-term investment in ensuring a sustainable wood supply and a strong forestry industry that will contribute to a self-sufficient New Brunswick,” said [...] More
