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Government of New Brunswick - Environment and Local Government Press Releases

124 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on August 10, 2022 - 17:36 GMT

    Air quality approval renewed for AV Group NB Inc.

    CANADA, August 10 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the AV Group NB Inc. pulp mill in Nackawic. The facility operates a dissolving grade Kraft pulp mill that has a production rate of about 540 …

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  • Published on July 28, 2022 - 00:09 GMT

    Air quality approval renewed for Arbec Forest Products Inc.

    CANADA, July 27 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the Arbec Forest Products mill in Miramichi. The mill produces oriented strand board for use in the construction industry. Hardwood and …

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  • Published on July 22, 2022 - 18:43 GMT

    $5 million in projects announced for southeastern New Brunswick

    CANADA, July 22 - SAINT-ANTOINE (GNB) – More than $5 million for 21 infrastructure projects in southeastern New Brunswick were announced by provincial and federal officials today in Sainte-Antoine. “There are many benefits derived from supporting these …

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  • Published on July 21, 2022 - 14:17 GMT

    Funding for infrastructure projects in province’s northwest

    CANADA, July 21 - CAMPBELLTON (GNB) – Ten projects in northwestern New Brunswick valued at more than $1.6 million were announced today by the provincial and federal governments. “The benefits of the Canada Community-Building Fund can be seen all over the …

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  • Published on July 13, 2022 - 15:49 GMT

    Air quality approval renewed for McCain Foods facility in Grand Falls

    CANADA, July 13 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval to operate for the McCain Foods Ltd. facility in Grand Falls. The company’s current approval to operate expires on Aug. 15 and the new one takes …

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  • Published on July 5, 2022 - 13:29 GMT

    Report shows 76 per cent of climate change actions completed

    CANADA, July 5 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The final progress report for the Climate Change Action Plan Transitioning to a Low Carbon Economy shows that 76 per cent of the actions were completed. “This progress report demonstrates our commitment to addressing …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 18:13 GMT

    Air quality approval renewed for Skretting Canada

    CANADA, June 15 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the Skretting Canada facility in Bayside. The facility produces about 40,000 tonnes of fish feed per year for the aquaculture industry. The …

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  • Published on May 31, 2022 - 18:47 GMT

    Heavy industrial classification of property proposed

    CANADA, May 31 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has introduced legislative amendments that would establish a new heavy industrial classification of property and permit local governments and rural districts to levy a corresponding local …

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  • Published on May 31, 2022 - 18:47 GMT

    New cyanobacteria signage at ponds, lakes and rivers to educate public

    CANADA, May 31 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has partnered with communities and organizations to install new cyanobacteria signage at ponds, lakes and rivers throughout New Brunswick. Cyanobacteria, which includes blue-green algae, are …

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  • Published on May 26, 2022 - 14:16 GMT

    Air quality approval renewed for Arauco Canada Ltd.

    CANADA, May 26 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the Arauco Canada mill in St. Stephen. The company operates a wood composite products manufacturing mill that produces medium-density …

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  • Published on May 25, 2022 - 23:05 GMT

    Proposed entity names reflect strong ties to nature and history

    CANADA, May 25 - IRISHTOWN (GNB) – Proposed names for all 77 local governments and 12 rural districts which were created through the modernization of the local governance system were announced today. Many of the proposed names for the new entities reflect …

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  • Published on May 20, 2022 - 19:16 GMT

    Expert panel created to study the community funding and equalization grant formula

    CANADA, May 20 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – A new independent expert panel will study the community funding and equalization grant system in New Brunswick and make recommendations on how to improve it to the government. Nora Kelly, a former longtime provincial …

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  • Published on May 10, 2022 - 20:57 GMT

    Local governance legislative amendments introduced

    CANADA, May 10 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Several amendments were introduced in the legislative assembly today to ensure the local governance reform transition has the legislative tools required for implementation. Through the work completed so far this year, …

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  • Published on May 9, 2022 - 18:30 GMT

    River Watch 2022 comes to an end

    CANADA, May 9 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – After more than eight weeks in operation, the River Watch Program for the 2022 freshet season ends today. Water levels in all areas along the Saint John River basin continue to decrease and return to normal levels. “ …

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