Monthly Archives: August 2023

‘Full speed ahead, go, go, go!’ Frank McKenna sells AI & the digital economy

Posted on August 26, 2023 by brucewark

Former Premier Frank McKenna is campaigning hard for New Brunswick’s public and private sectors to adopt and use digital technologies including artificial intelligence and the science of big data. At the conclusion of his two-day digital innovation summit on June 13 at … Continue reading →

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Takin’ care of business during summer of flood & fire

Posted on August 11, 2023 by brucewark

During a summer of steady news about lives and homes lost in torrential rains, flash floods and devastating wildfires, Tantramar Town Council has approved a $1.2 million tax break for a six-storey apartment building in Sackville’s flood-risk zone while moving … Continue reading →

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Phinney votes no as Tantramar council approves $200K to fix flood control glitch

Posted on August 9, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Councillor Bruce Phinney says he’d like to know who’s responsible for an an apparent error that will cost municipal taxpayers an extra $206,050. “I have to be honest right up front, I’m very upset about this,” Phinney said during … Continue reading →

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Sackville flood control project hits $200K snag

Posted on August 4, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council will be asked to approve allocating an extra $206,050 next week to replace wetlands that will be lost or disturbed in completing the final phase of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project. The money would likely come … Continue reading →

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