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Government of New Brunswick - Environment and Local Government Press Releases

129 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on May 4, 2022 - 22:32 GMT

    Environmental Trust Fund invests about $8.6 million

    CANADA, May 4 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Environmental Trust Fund will invest about $8.6 million into environmental projects in 2022-23. The funding of $8,641,200 is divided among 234 application-based projects throughout the province which include …

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  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 12:04 GMT

    Air quality approval renewed for Irving Pulp and Paper Ltd.

    CANADA, April 29 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government will issue a new Class 1 air quality approval for the Irving Pulp and Paper Reversing Falls Mill in Saint John. The company operates a complex that consists of a kraft pulp mill that produces …

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  • Published on April 19, 2022 - 12:42 GMT

    Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

    CANADA, April 19 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and New Brunswickers are reminded of the importance of ensuring animals are safe from abuse and neglect. Local Government and Local Governance Reform Minister Daniel …

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  • Published on March 15, 2022 - 12:04 GMT

    Infrastructure funding for 14 projects in southwestern New Brunswick

    CANADA, March 14 - GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD (GNB) – Fourteen projects in southwestern New Brunswick valued at more than $5.7 million were announced today by the provincial and federal governments. “I have seen first-hand the value of infrastructure projects …

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  • Published on March 12, 2022 - 03:23 GMT

    River Watch 2022 begins today

    CANADA, March 11 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The River Watch program, which officially started today, will provide New Brunswickers with information on the status of rivers, potential ice jams and other flood issues across the province over the coming weeks. “ …

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  • Published on March 8, 2022 - 00:21 GMT

    Infrastructure funding for 14 projects in capital region

    CANADA, March 7 - BURTTS CORNER (GNB) – Fourteen projects in the capital region valued at more than $3.87 million were announced today by the provincial and federal governments. “I work with many organizations and I know how important this funding is for …

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

    Removal date for ice-fishing shelters announced

    CANADA, March 1 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – Ice-fishing shelters must be removed from all provincial waterways no later than March 14. It is important to note that ice fishing season is open until March 31. “The temperatures have been fluctuating all winter and …

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  • Published on February 26, 2022 - 03:29 GMT

    Public participation process begins for renewal of air quality approval for Arbec Forest Products

    CANADA, February 25 - 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 Arbec Forest Products mill in Miramichi. The mill produces …

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  • Published on February 24, 2022 - 21:08 GMT

    Infrastructure funding for 24 projects in northeast region

    CANADA, February 24 - INKERMAN (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced more than $5.14 million for 24 infrastructure projects in northeastern New Brunswick. “This program is making an important difference in unincorporated areas …

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  • Published on February 24, 2022 - 04:38 GMT

    Public participation process begins for renewal of air quality approval for AV Group NB

    CANADA, February 23 - 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 AV Group NB pulp mill in Nackawic. AV Group NB operates a …

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  • Published on February 23, 2022 - 00:04 GMT

    Infrastructure funding for 11 projects in northwest region

    CANADA, February 22 - EDMUNDSTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced more than $843,000 for 11 infrastructure projects in northwestern New Brunswick. “All these projects are vitally important to the region, to the economy and to …

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  • Published on February 19, 2022 - 00:16 GMT

    Infrastructure funding for 19 projects in southeast region

    CANADA, February 18 - MONCTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced $3.5 million for 19 infrastructure projects in southeastern New Brunswick. “We are pleased that the Canada Community-Building Fund is helping us to foster a …

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  • Published on February 7, 2022 - 23:26 GMT

    Public participation process begins for renewal of air quality approval for McCain Foods

    CANADA, February 7 - 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 McCain Foods frozen food processing plant in Grand Falls. McCain …

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  • Published on January 15, 2022 - 00:27 GMT

    Province releases updated, interactive flood hazard mapping

    CANADA, January 14 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswickers can now access comprehensive and interactive flood hazard mapping to help inform them of flood-prone areas and the effect of climate change on water levels in the province. “We experience both …

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  • Published on January 6, 2022 - 23:28 GMT

    Engagement to begin on renewed climate change action plan

    CANADA, January 6 - FREDERICTON (GNB) – The standing committee on climate change and environmental stewardship will be hearing presentations from subject matter experts and First Nations representatives as the provincial government begins the process of …

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