Irving Pulp & Paper’s Saint John Mill is receiving a CA$660 million upgrade, funded by the Canada Infrastructure Bank, to replace 1970s-era equipment with state-of-the-art technology. The renovation, known as Project NextGen, will create local jobs, bolster renewable energy production, and support the region’s long-term economic growth.

A recent study has revealed that Rochester faces a potential $126.9 million cost in deferred maintenance over the next decade, prompting city officials to address the looming infrastructure challenge.

Lisbon residents have approved the reallocation of leftover funds from a 2021 bond initially intended for Ferry Road construction. The surplus will now finance other essential road projects, reflecting the town’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and infrastructure improvement.

The governments of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia are investing $650 million to protect the vital Chignecto Isthmus from the impacts of climate change. The project aims to reinforce historic dykes and safeguard essential infrastructure against rising sea levels and storm surges.