Jeff Carr
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Region quietly rezoned to Fredericton’s yellow phase from Saint John’s orange phaseMoncton and Fredericton entered the yellow phase of the COVID-19 recovery plan. An area that was part of the Saint John region, which remains orange, quietly went with them.HealthDec 7, 2020
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Canada reluctantly approves Ontario and New Brunswick carbon prices for big emittersNew Brunswick and Ontario's proposals to tax greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry meet the federal rules in theory but the federal environment minister said they will not have the same impact on climate change.CanadaSep 21, 2020
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Saint John to make budget cuts to police, fire and transit services in 2021Saint John has been assisted through a unique $22.8-million funding agreement with the province, a deal set to expire in December.EconomyJun 9, 2020
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N.B. environment minister walks back claim that Ottawa did not allow for carbon tax rebatesNew Brunswick's environment minister admitted that he was wrong when he told reporters Wednesday that Ottawa does not allow for the province to issue rebates with revenue generated from the carbon tax.PoliticsFeb 6, 2020
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N.B. still working on long-term energy strategyGreen Leader David Coon asked department staff about the lack of a strategy during an appearance before the committee on climate change and environmental stewardship on Wednesday.CanadaFeb 5, 2020
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Carbon tax revenue to go to climate change fund, not rebates: N.B. ministerLiberal MLA Andrew Harvey thinks using carbon tax revenue for mitigation and adaption projects is the right move, but says his party will have to ensure the money is being spent properly.EnvironmentFeb 4, 2020
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N.B. MLAs reject amendment that would quadruple distracted driving finesKevin Arseneau proposed the amendment to the bill that would double distracted driving fines from $172.50 to $345.PoliticsJan 22, 2020
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New Brunswick examining environmental impact of Minto tire fireThe fire broke out early on the morning of Dec. 1, 2019, with initial firefighting efforts involving up to 21 different fire departments from around the province.EnvironmentJan 9, 2020
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Public hearing on N.B. land rezoning stirs heated debated over proposed cannabis grow-opThere was a heated discussion about rezoning a piece of land for a proposed micro cannabis production facility in Upper Coverdale, N.B., on Wednesday evening.PoliticsJan 9, 2020
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N.B. legislature introduces new standing committee on climate changeThe committee will be tasked with examining proposed legislation and will have the ability to call upon experts to offer opinions.EnvironmentDec 22, 2019
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