J.D. Irving

• Dilapidated Brown House in Saint John loses heritage status

  “I was incredibly disappointed. I mean council sent the message loud and clear that they are okay with the corporate capture of our city,” said Saint John resident Sarah Stashick.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
  
• Saint John building stripped of heritage title faces demolition despite protest

  After years of debate, protest and back-and-forth, a decades-old structure in Saint John faces demolition after being stripped of heritage status.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
  
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• Train derails in southwestern New Brunswick, 10 cars go off the tracks

  Nobody was injured after a train derailed in Harvey Station, N.B. early Thursday morning. All but one of the 10 cars that ended up off the tracks were empty.

  Canada

  May 5, 2022
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• Ottawa awards $72.6M contract for Halifax-class frigate maintenance to Irving company

  The contract, awarded as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, can be extended up to 22 years for a total of up to $552 million. 

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2020
• Truro sawmill to temporarily shut down after 2 more cases of coronavirus confirmed

  "The individuals have been assessed by medical professionals and are self-isolating at home while they recover."

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
• Operations continue at Irving sawmill after employee confirmed to have COVID-19

  J.D. Irving says that Nova Scotia's department of public health has informed them that operations at the sawmill can continue.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2020
• Saint John city councillors ask J.D. Irving Ltd. to save heritage building

  The house, which was built in 1941, sits on the corner of King Street East and Carmarthen Street within the King Street East Heritage Conservation Area.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2020
• Irving to close sawmill in Baker Brook, N.B., put 65 people out of work

  The company announced its decision on Thursday after a meeting with the union and employees who work at the facility located in northern New Brunswick. 

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2019
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• Business representatives, MLAs speak out against proposed heavy machinery tax

  "I, as a councillor for five years, don't think that heavy industry is paying its fair share in Saint John, and this will prove one way or the other," said Saint John Harbour MLA Gerry Lowe.

  Politics

  Sep 4, 2019
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• Dominic LeBlanc makes first public appearance in months following cancer diagnosis

  New Brunswick MP and federal cabinet minister was also questioned about free trip aboard J.D.Irving owned plane to Montreal for a medical appointment.

  Politics

  Aug 7, 2019