Articles tagged with "Sustainability"

The federal government has invested $30 million in a waterfront multi-family rental project in Saint John, New Brunswick. The funding, provided through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Apartment Construction Loan Program, supports the construction of a 79-unit development aimed at addressing the housing shortage. The Fundy Quay SW Building will offer sustainable and accessible housing, located near key services and public transit. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2026.

Julien Kos visited Moncton planning to charge his electric vehicle at a mall while having a meal. However, he faced policy changes concerning electric vehicles that might affect the expansion of charging infrastructure. These changes raise concerns about the capability to support critical infrastructure growth needed for electric vehicles.

A new industrial park expansion in Saint John, New Brunswick, threatens to pave over an old-growth forest that includes a historic spruce tree dating back to the time of French explorer Samuel de Champlain. Concerns are being raised about the environmental impact of destroying the forest to make way for industrial development. The potential loss highlights the tension between economic development and environmental conservation.

The Canadian Impact Assessment Agency has rejected a federal environmental evaluation request for a planned pozzolan mine in the Bay of Chaleur. This decision disappoints a Quebecois citizen group concerned about the mine's potential cross-border environmental impact. While the project will undergo a provincial assessment, the group may pursue legal actions to address their concerns. The mine, intended to produce a volcanic rock used in a low-carbon construction material, sits close to the Quebec-New Brunswick border.