Inside the Small Modular Reactor forum: A narrow energy conversation in New Brunswick

Two men sit on stage holding microphones during a panel discussion, in front of a backdrop reading 'Pioneering New Nuclear in Atlantic Canada' with sponsor logos including Westinghouse, NB Power, NWMO, and Candu. An audience is seated in the foreground.

In early June, a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Forum in Saint John brought together industry representatives, government officials, and stakeholders ...

Could a new nuclear reactor double or triple electricity rates in New Brunswick?

by Mark Winfield and Susan O'Donnell

April 13, 2026

At the end of March, the NB Power Review Panel report recommended considering building a new large nuclear reactor at the ...

Raise taxes on super rich New Brunswickers instead of cutting services: open letter

by David Gordon Koch, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

March 10, 2026

A group of activists has penned an open letter calling on the Government of New Brunswick to increase taxes on ...

Green leader links Centre Village gas/diesel plant to Lorneville data centre

by Bruce Wark

November 24, 2025

New Brunswick’s Green Party leader says he’s convinced there’s a direct link between the proposed 500 MW gas/diesel plant near ...

Fredericton residents show support for CUPE members picketing on Main Street

UPDATED: Labour board rules that province bargained in bad faith, orders reversal of school librarian layoffs [video]

by David Gordon Koch

July 31, 2025

New Brunswick's Labour and Employment Board has ordered the provincial government to rescind layoff notices issued to library workers in ...

NB Power review: few details and no climate action requirement

by Susan O'Donnell

April 14, 2025

Ongoing concerns about energy poverty and spikes in NB Power bills sparked public protests earlier this month. On Monday, Premier ...

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