(NB-Obit-Robert-Irving)
Robert Irving — a key executive at New Brunswick forestry and shipbuilding giant J-D Irving Limited — has died at the age of 71.
Irving had been battling cancer.
His family made the announcement in a news release, saying he died today surrounded by his immediate family in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Along with his brother Jim, Robert was a co-C-E-O of the company, which employs about 20-thousand people across various sectors. (The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Hatchery-Modernization)
New Brunswick and the federal government will jointly invest just over 375-thousand dollars into infrastructure upgrades to a fish hatchery in Charlo.
In a release, the province said the money for the Charlo Salmonid Enhancement Centre will secure a more reliable water supply for the hatchery and research facility, and support long-term aquaculture operations.
The project includes drilling a new, larger well, acquiring an industrial fish grader and modernizing the water distribution system.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage added in a statement that the modernization will “strengthen food production capacity (and), protect local jobs.” (The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Churchill-Falls-Review)
A new report suggests the Newfoundland and Labrador government must make “significant decisions” before resuming negotiations with Hydro-Québec on a proposed energy deal.
A source has told The Canadian Press that a government panel has concluded that a non-binding 2024 energy deal signed by Newfoundland and Labrador’s hydroelectric utility with Quebec is not good enough for the province.
In particular, the panel says the agreement does not give Newfoundland and Labrador sufficient power, which could limit energy-hungry sectors such as mining and hamper long-term economic growth.
In a statement today, Premier Tony Wakeham said “the speed of progress” will not be up to the province alone but will depend on how urgently Quebec and the federal government act to address issues raised by the committee. (The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Human-Remains)
Mounties in Prince Edward Island have identified a deceased man discovered in Malpeque Bay almost 29 years ago.
In a release, R-C-M-P say the use of familial D-N-A helped identify remains found by a local fisherman on June 7th, 1997.
Investigators did not reveal the identity of the deceased out of respect for their family, who have now been informed of the D-N-A match.
Mounties added that the P-E-I Coroner’s Office, Quebec Coroner’s Office and the Surete du Quebec all played important roles in resolving the case. (The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Stabbing)
A 21-year-old man is facing charges — including attempted murder — in connection with a stabbing on the weekend.
Cape Breton Regional Police say the incident was part of an altercation on Veterans Avenue in Membertou overnight Saturday.
The victim suffered serious injuries to his abdomen and was rushed to hospital by paramedics.
Investigators say the suspect was found in a vehicle parked at a residence in Millville and was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. (The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Child-Care)
Close to two-million dollars in joint funding from Nova Scotia and the federal government will help a childcare centre relocate and expand.
In a release, the province said Silver Crescent Academy Society will build a new childcare centre in Halifax’s Bayers Lake Business Park.
Expected to open late this year, the new centre will have up to 120 spaces, up from 71 at the current location in Rockingham.
Located at 155 Chain Lake Drive, it will have spaces for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. (The Canadian Press)
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