"This is an unprecedented time and we understand it comes with significant financial challenges."

“This is unprecedented territory for us as a city, but we know that we have the support, people, plans and resources in place to be successful."

NB Power crews could be seen spread out along the southern portion of Highway 111 cutting trees from powerlines where, as of Monday morning, over 1,300 customers remained without power.

Natural Forces plans to build up to 10 wind turbines on a site in Saint John's Spruce Lake Industrial Park.

The contribution will help move 10 flood-threatened water pumping stations to higher ground and relocate and integrate two aging waterfront electric substations.

The study into the west side water issue is expected to take one to two months to complete.