New Brunswick
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N.B. Green party vows to ban shale gas, cancel forest contracts
Other commitments include ending subsidies and tax credits for the resource sector and legislating stronger greenhouse gas reduction targets
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Bell Aliant announces new $25 million data centre in Saint John, N.B.
About 24 jobs will be created during construction and 22 full-time positions will be required to operate the centre
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NDP says single oil and natural gas regulator needed in New Brunswick
Industry currently monitored by at least five different entities
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Lepreau nuclear refuelling problem could cost up to $600,000 daily: NB Power
Electricity production reduced to 35 per cent capacity; utility forced to find other power sources
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Natural Resources minister tours refinery, touts west-east pipeline
Toured Irving Oil refinery in Saint John, N.B., before promoting proposal to city’s board of trade
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Stronger exports, weakened project spending forecast for Atlantic Canada: report
Growth in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick expected to be limited to about one per cent this year
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Canaport LNG among assets Repsol looking to sell to shore up finances
Reports at least six companies bidding, including firms from China, Spain, Britain, Russia and France
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Siemens Canada to develop smart grid program for NB Power
The 10-year deal will modernize the province’s electrical system.
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NB proposes to fine companies up to $1M if they break energy rules
Discussion paper suggests new rules to protect environment; seeks input from public.
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Conservation group calls for action after radioactive leak in N.B.
Between four to six litres of radioactive water has leaked from the Point Lepreau nuclear facility
