New Brunswick Economy

• Potential Irving Oil sale could be ‘devastating’ for Saint John: economist

  Saint John's mayor said she received a call from Irving advising her the company was undergoing a strategic review that could result in a sale on Wednesday.

  Economy

  Jun 8, 2023
  
• New Brunswick economy faces possibility of ‘doom and gloom’ in 2023

  'The shoe's going to drop, and people are basically going to run out of runway to stay afloat,' said Herb Emery of the University of New Brunswick.

  Economy

  Jan 3, 2023
  
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• Port Saint John has record year in 2022, continued growth expected

  As 2022 draws to a close, the president and CEO of Port Saint John says it’s been a record year and he expects continued growth in the years to come.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2022
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• Food affordability a challenge in New Brunswick amid economic uncertainty

  Amid rising gas prices, record-high inflation and supply issues for farmers, things cost more and some economists say Canadians could be in this for the long-haul.

  Economy

  Apr 20, 2022
• Blaine Higgs to present economic recovery plan for New Brunswick to all-party cabinet committee

  The plan will be presented to the province's all-party committee on Wednesday.

  Economy

  Apr 17, 2020
• New Brunswick premier says impact from loss of 420 jobs at lead smelter is huge

  Glencore officials say the smelter has been losing money since the closure of the Brunswick Mine in 2013.

  Economy

  Nov 14, 2019
• Sale of $1 housing lots spells success for New Brunswick village

  As of this week, 10 of the lots have been sold and the remaining six have deals pending.

  Economy

  Nov 5, 2019
• CyberNB expects 1,000 more cybersecurity jobs to open up over the next 5 years

  Students in New Brunswick schools are studying cybersecurity as early as Grade 6 and the hope is that they'll one day fill the jobs in the sector.

  Economy

  Mar 21, 2019
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• Sweeping changes coming to New Brunswick municipalities, community planning acts

  Enacted in the 1960’s, New Brunswick’s Municipalities Act and Community Planning Act were overdue for overhaul, according to government officials at both levels.

  Economy

  Feb 15, 2017
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• Lack of detail around 2017 New Brunswick budget raising questions with stakeholders

  The budget tabled by the New Brunswick government Tuesday promised spending increases in areas including health care, education and tourism.

  Economy

  Feb 7, 2017