Under the new model, initiatives involving economic development, economic infrastructure, tourism and population growth would be funnelled through a single agency.

Saint John and surrounding communities are close to approving an agreement to combine initiatives surrounding economic development, tourism and population growth in the region into a single agency.

“We don’t want to say ‘continue recycling your plastic bags’ when we’re not certain that they’re ever going to find a home.”

Robert Whiting of Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., was sentenced in Saint John provincial court on Tuesday.

Bobbie Clarke says neither she or her parents have ever owned a home before.

The box is located right beside the playground and a bench over looking the river, a perfect place to sit and read in the summer time.

Robert Whiting appeared in Saint John provincial court on Thursday to face the charge.

The fee has come under criticism from families in places like Quispamsis, Rothesay, Grand Bay-Westfield, and St. Martins.

The goal is to offset some of the cost of operating rinks in Saint John.

The plan focuses on business innovation and encouraging entrepreneurship, but most importantly hinges on a marketing push to encourage people to move to the Greater Saint John region.