article by John Chilibeck, Telegraph Journal “This could drive a lot of job creation because of the products needed, projects required and services and trades that have to be involved,” Coon said. Rob Northrup wanted to save money when he built a new Leon’s outlet in Saint John, but his wife Jean, who served for years on the town of […]
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article by Rebecca Watson, Telegraph Journal A renewable energy company in Quispamsis is planning the development of an industrial-size wind farm just outside Saint John. In the wake of New Brunswick losing 5,700 jobs in February, Thomas Walton, co-owner of Massey Walton Energy Systems, said the plan was mostly inspired by the province’s high unemployment rates. “Our intention is simply […]
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Like all New Brunswickers, I am eager to see the premier’s plan for making the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy and clean technology – David Coon Premier Brian Gallant says he is still considering a price on carbon to strengthen New Brunswick’s efforts in tackling climate. And he’s now listing a hike in the gas tax among […]
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Fredericton – Premier Brian Gallant has an opportunity at Thursday’s First Ministers conference on climate action to plant the seeds of transformative change for New Brunswick and the rest of Canada, according to David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick. “New Brunswick, should become the living laboratory for Canada to make the […]
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