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(NB-Power-Hearing)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
N-B Power says it fast-tracked approval processes for a proposed natural gas plant to avoid potential rolling blackouts within the next two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
C-E-O Lori Clark defended the decision after the auditor general criticized the utility for exposing taxpayers to unnecessary financial and regulatory risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The auditor found N-B Power entered a long-term agreement with a private partner before receiving regulatory approval, potentially risking more than 55-million-dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed 500-Megawatt plant has received energy board approval but still requires environmental approval from the New Brunswick government. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NB-Clean-Air-Act)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Brunswick has released a report summarizing public, industry and First Nations feedback on plans to modernize the Clean Air Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants called for clearer air-quality information, stronger public education efforts and more transparent enforcement of air-quality rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report also supports updating provincial air-quality objectives to better protect human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government aims to update air-quality regulations this year and introduce broader legislative changes by fall 2027. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NS-Smiths-Cove-Fire-Solar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Smiths Cove Fire Department in Digby County has received just over 94-thousand-dollars from Nova Scotia to install a solar energy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The system is expected to provide about 97 per cent of the department’s energy needs and reduce carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials estimate the project will save between 400-and-600-thousand-dollars in energy costs over the solar panels’ 30- to 35-year lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funding comes through the province’s Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund, which supports climate adaptation and emissions-reduction projects. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NS-Healthcare-Recruitment)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Scotia is offering grants of up to 25-thousand-dollars to community groups working to recruit and retain health care professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funding supports projects focused on recruitment, retention and creating welcoming communities for health care workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, community groups and municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications for the latest round of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Community Fund are due by July 16th. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NL-Workers-Compensation-System)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Newfoundland and Labrador has launched an independent review of its workers\u2019 compensation system as required under provincial legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A five-member committee representing employer and worker interests has been appointed to lead the review and gather public input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The review will focus on workplace safety, support for injured workers and families, and improving system efficiency and accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The committee is expected to deliver its final report and recommendations to the provincial government by March 31st, 2027. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NL-RCMP-Torch-Run)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R-C-M-P officers and staff in Newfoundland and Labrador will take part in the St. John’s-area Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants will run from Paradise Park to Capital Subaru in St. John’s, following a route through Paradise, Mount Pearl and St. John’s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event raises money for Special Olympics programs, competitions and athlete support across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motorists are being asked to plan ahead and drive carefully along the route during the event. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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