The River Valley

Nominations Open for May 9th Election

By Giv'er Saint John / March 22, 2016

Candidates running in the May 9th municipal council, district education council and regional health authority elections can officially submit their nomination forms. The 21 returning offices and satellite returning offices set up across the province to administer the elections opened to the public yesterday. A total of 107 mayoralty positions and 544 councillor positions will…

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River Watch 2016 Officially Launched

By Giv'er Saint John / March 15, 2016

New Brunswickers are reminded to be cautious around waterways and watch for any potential flooding in their communities as River Watch was officially launched yesterday. “Protecting our families and our communities is always first and foremost in our minds,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “Although we have a significantly smaller snowpack…

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Nominations Sought for New Brunswick Human Rights Award

By Giv'er Saint John / March 10, 2016

Nominations are being sought for the 29th annual New Brunswick Human Rights Award. The deadline is June 1st, 2016. The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission established the award to recognize outstanding effort, achievement or leadership on a volunteer basis by individuals or organizations in the promotion of equality and human rights in the province. The…

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JUNO Nominated Singer/ Songwriter Craig Cardiff on Tour in NB this Week

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / February 29, 2016

Folk singer/ songwriter and Juno Nominee Craig Cardiff is on tour in New Brunswick this week performing at various public and private venues throughout the province, as well as facilitating songwriting workshops for high school and university students.

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Disaster Financial Assistance Program Announced

By Giv'er Saint John / January 17, 2016

The provincial government has announced a Disaster Financial Assistance Program for damage caused by heavy rainfall on September 30th. “The damage to private and public infrastructure caused by this storm is estimated to be more than $15.3 million,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “We are pleased to once again offer a…

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NB Power’s Smart Habits Rebates Help Customers Save

By Giv'er Saint John / January 16, 2016

Tens of thousands of New Brunswickers saved money and energy by purchasing nearly 13,000 programmable thermostats last fall as part of NB Power’s Smart Habits rebate program. The program offered in-store rebates on energy efficient products from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. “New Brunswickers continue to invest in energy efficient products through our rebate program,”…

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Air Quality Data Portal launched

By Giv'er Saint John / January 8, 2016

The provincial government has launched a new Air Quality Data Portal, providing the public with immediate access to air quality monitoring data. “Our government is committed to providing transparency and improving access to government services,” said Environment and Local Government Minster Brian Kenny. “We provide air quality monitoring services, and now New Brunswickers and organizations…

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