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Government of New Brunswick - Environment and Local Government Press Releases

118 Press Releases
  • Published on March 13, 2023 - 19:35 GMT

    REVISED / $17.92 million for infrastructure projects, fire halls and municipalities

    CANADA, March 13 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments have announced $17.92 million for infrastructure projects, fire departments and municipalities with increased populations due to local governance reform that took effect Jan. 1. …

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  • Published on March 8, 2023 - 17:22 GMT

    Removal date for ice-fishing shelters

    CANADA, March 8 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Ice-fishing shelters must be removed from all provincial waterways no later than March 15. It is important to note that ice-fishing season is open until March 31. “As we are headed towards spring, it is important to …

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  • Published on February 17, 2023 - 00:13 GMT

    Province opts for federal backstop on carbon pricing

    CANADA, February 16 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will align with its Atlantic Canadian counterparts by opting for the federal backstop on carbon pricing. Pending federal approval, the federal government will be applying its carbon tax …

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  • Published on January 31, 2023 - 15:22 GMT

    Regional service commissions to receive up to $40 million in development funding

    CANADA, January 31 - MONCTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today it is committing funding of up to $40 million over ten years to the regional service commissions (RSCs) to support their economic development, labour force development and …

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  • Published on January 27, 2023 - 05:23 GMT

    Public participation process begins for renewal of air quality approval for Twin Rivers Paper Company

    CANADA, January 26 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is starting the 180-day public participation process for the renewal of the Class 1 Air Quality Approval to Operate for the Twin Rivers Paper Company pulp mill in Edmundston. The mill …

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  • Published on December 16, 2022 - 22:59 GMT

    Air quality report for 2021 released

    CANADA, December 16 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The number of monitoring locations in New Brunswick showing exceedance of the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards for sulphur dioxide declined by more than half in 2021. That information, along with other key …

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  • Published on December 6, 2022 - 07:08 GMT

    Application process open for vacant seats on rural district advisory councils

    CANADA, December 5 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Residents in five of New Brunswick’s 12 new rural districts still have a chance to put their names forward to represent their communities. As part of local governance reform, 12 new rural districts have been …

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  • Published on November 16, 2022 - 04:28 GMT

    Additional legislative changes proposed to enable local governance reform

    CANADA, November 15 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has introduced several amendments aimed at ensuring a seamless transition to the new system of local governance. The proposed changes were identified with input from transition teams, …

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  • Published on November 1, 2022 - 15:46 GMT

    Environmental Trust Fund application process now open

    CANADA, November 1 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Department of Environment and Local Government is accepting applications for Environmental Trust Fund projects for 2023-24. “This important fund has fostered environmental awareness among New Brunswickers of …

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  • Published on October 22, 2022 - 01:14 GMT

    Residents encouraged to stand for election

    CANADA, October 21 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued by Local Government and Local Governance Reform Minister Daniel Allain in relation to next month’s municipal elections: With the municipal election nomination period closing in …

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  • Published on October 11, 2022 - 20:06 GMT

    REVISED / Free well water testing for those affected by hurricane

    CANADA, October 11 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government is providing free bacterial testing of water from private wells that were directly affected by hurricane Fiona. Water sampling kits can be picked up at the nearest Service New Brunswick …

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  • Published on October 5, 2022 - 05:29 GMT

    Five-year funding for local governments and rural districts

    CANADA, October 4 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Legislation designed to provide financial stability to local governments and rural districts by providing them a set amount of funding for five years was introduced today by Local Government and Local Governance …

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  • Published on October 3, 2022 - 19:31 GMT

    Storm cleanup information for coastal areas affected by hurricane

    CANADA, October 3 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – As people affected by hurricane Fiona clean up their homes and properties, the Department of Environment and Local Government is providing information on the disposal of damaged items. Residents in the Pointe-du- …

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  • Published on September 30, 2022 - 07:11 GMT

    Strong tax base growth across province

    CANADA, September 29 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has released its tax base numbers for communities. The tax base includes the assessed value of homes and other properties within a local government or rural district. The overall …

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  • Published on September 29, 2022 - 18:33 GMT

    Air quality monitoring results for 2020

    CANADA, September 29 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The 2020 Air Quality Monitoring Results report was released today, showing the province’s progress in improving air quality. New Canadian ambient air quality standards for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide came …

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  • Published on September 29, 2022 - 02:46 GMT

    Report on community funding and equalization grant formula

    CANADA, September 28 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – A report on the province’s community funding and equalization grant system has been released. The report was prepared by Nora Kelly, a former longtime provincial civil servant and deputy minister, and Université …

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  • Published on September 22, 2022 - 05:08 GMT

    Updated climate change action plan released

    CANADA, September 21 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government released its renewed climate change action plan today, which will help the province adapt to climate change while steering New Brunswick toward a greener future. Our Pathway Towards …

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  • Published on August 29, 2022 - 23:13 GMT

    Funding for infrastructure projects in northeastern New Brunswick

    CANADA, August 29 - PAQUETVILLE (GNB) – Seventeen projects in northeastern New Brunswick valued at $4.82 million were announced today by the provincial and federal governments. “Infrastructure projects are important to all New Brunswickers, regardless of …

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  • Published on August 24, 2022 - 00:54 GMT

    Infrastructure projects in southwestern New Brunswick

    CANADA, August 23 - BLACKS HARBOUR (GNB) – Nineteen projects in southwestern New Brunswick valued at more than $2.8 million were announced today by the provincial and federal governments. “Projects like these really make a difference in people’s lives,” …

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  • Published on August 22, 2022 - 21:06 GMT

    More than $5 million for infrastructure projects

    CANADA, August 22 - STANLEY (GNB) – Sixteen projects in the capital region valued at $5.59 million were announced Saturday by the provincial and federal governments. “As someone who works closely with residents and organizations in my riding, I see how …

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