By David Coon Young people get it. In the face of a rapidly deteriorating climate, and ocean waters that are acidifying, we have to get off oil, gas, and coal. That means we need to actively pursue an energy transition, from a society dependent on fossil fuels, to one that depends on green renewable energy sources. This is an integral […]
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Mr. Speaker, Bill 28 – A Green Energy Security Act – is the third job creation bill I have presented to the Legislative Assembly. The first was the Local Food Security Act and the second was the Green Jobs Act. Just like the Local Food Security Act, and the Green Jobs Act, The Green Energy Security Act is designed to […]
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David recently toured three of Fredericton’s newest businesses. On June 19th, Laurel Green, owner and curator of Bellwether, showed David around her shop, located on the second floor at 384 Queen Street. Bellwether contains a wide range of merchandise: vintage and modern consignment and second hand clothing, local art and jewellery, and handmade accessories. Laurel has received wonderful support from […]
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Every year, New Brunswickers spend $2.6 billion on food and beverages, most of them are imported. Imagine what it would mean for our economy if even 40% of it produced and purchased here in New Brunswick, a $1 billion injection into the New Brunswick economy. I’ve got some suggestions.
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