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How to Build Fair While Moving Fast
A decade-old New Brunswick model offers a way to align development with Indigenous, environmental, and economic priorities
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Community Wealth and Health Should Be the Focus for Regulatory Approval of New Development Projects
That's the answer when local residents ask why they should take on environmental risk and community disruptions caused by increased traffic and other…
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A Better Approach to Resource Development
Almost a decade ago, the New Brunswick Commission on Hydraulic Fracturing made history by becoming the first in North America to successfully bridge…
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New Brunswick Leads the Way on Groundwater Protection
As communities raise alarms over local threats, the province has a chance to double down on its leadership in water protection — and turn public concern…
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Built For Speed
A 24/7 workforce, a floating warehouse, and 3 million metric tonnes of French fries and other food products are next on the agenda for a resurgent Port…
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We Are River People
The East Coast may be known for its coastline, but here in New Brunswick, our mighty river systems play an equal part in defining and shaping our lives…
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The Crown Goes to Town
During today's Throne Speech, spare a thought for how peace and security can occur in places where natural resources are plentiful and peaceful…
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Seeing the Big Picture
PHOTO ESSAY: Canada's 'transformative' national trade corridor is right around the corner – literally – for people who live near the railways and…
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Michael Hawkins
Saint John’s New Trade Frontier
Tracks, trucks, and trade: The port city is building a new logistics future that will require significant coordination across the region – and…
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Saint John’s Second Act: Building a Continental Trade Gateway
Global alliances, private investments, and cold chain innovations are transforming the Port of Saint John, but the real test will come inland.
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Gina Miller
The Corner At the Centre of Things
Canada's muscular new trade agenda is picking up speed; are the neighbourhoods in and around Simms Corner in West Saint John ready for what's coming…
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Will Saint John Get on Board?
Talk of a possible $70-million overpass for Simms Corner brings Canada's newly assertive trade agenda home to New Brunswick's Port City
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