Corey Robichaud – CCNB https://www.conservationcouncil.ca Conservation Council of New Brunswick Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:12:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Support a Modern Energy System that Puts People First https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/electricity-letter-2025/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:26:36 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=204767 New Brunswickers are feeling the pressure. Power bills are soaring, waitlists for assistance keep growing, and too many renters and middle-income families are being left behind. Outdated policies are blocking the path to real, lasting change—and it’s time for that to end. We’re calling on the government to take bold, people-first action by…

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Electric School Bus — Colouring Contest https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/esb-colouring-contest-2025/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:29:13 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=203790 Let’s Celebrate the Government of New Brunswick’s Commitment to 100% Electrifying our School Bus fleet by 2035 with your child’s vision of a cleaner, greener future. Download our Electric School Bus Colouring Sheet and let their creativity shine. We’re inviting kids from in Kindergarten through Grade 5 to decorate the bus with images that reflect their dreams for a happy and healthy environment.

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Energy Efficiency is the Heart of the Solution: A Panel Discussion on Energy Poverty https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/energy-efficiency-panel-feb-2025/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:27:27 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=203621 Join the Conservation Council of New Brunswick for a compelling panel discussion on February 14, as we tackle the pressing issue of energy poverty and highlight energy efficiency as a vital solution. Hosted at the Provincial Archives in Fredericton, this hybrid event (in-person and virtual) will explore how energy poverty affects our communities, the policy challenges that need to be addressed…

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Help us reach our goal this #GivingTuesday2024 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/givingtuesday2024/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:16:24 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=203179 This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the impact our passionate supporters have on the province — people like you who care deeply about protecting New Brunswick’s environment and the incredible difference you’ve made in helping us achieve some big wins in 2024.This year, you let us know what matters most to you, and we listened. Through our open houses and surveys…

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Media Advisory: Conservation Council’s Dr. Qureshi Available to Comment on EUB Rate Hearing Decision https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/media-advisory-conservation-councils-dr-qureshi-available-to-comment-on-eub-rate-hearing-decision/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:46:59 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=203299 What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s director of climate research and policy, will be available to answer questions about the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board Rate Hearing Decision. When: Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. AST.Who: Dr. Moe Qureshi, director of climate research and policy.Why: The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board will release its rate hearing oral…

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Media Advisory: Conservation Council’s Dr. Qureshi Available to Comment on Potential Shift to Cap-and-Trade System in New Brunswick and Federal Emissions Cap https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/media-advisory-conservation-councils-dr-qureshi-available-to-comment-on-potential-shift-to-cap-and-trade-system-in-new-brunswick-and-federal-emissions-cap/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:05:08 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=203289 What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s director of climate research and policy, will be available to answer questions about New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt reportedly considering replacing the consumer carbon tax with a cap-and-trade system in New Brunswick. Dr. Qureshi can also provide insights on the recently released federal emissions cap draft regulations When: Wednesday, Nov. 6…

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The Atlantic Citizens’ Declaration on Electricity Affordability https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/atlantic-declaration/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:02:41 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=202919 Rising energy costs are affecting everyone in our region. In May 2024, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick brought together everyday people from across Atlantic Canada to tackle energy affordability head-on. This Atlantic Citizens’ Assembly on Energy Affordability tasked residents with figuring out real solutions to lower energy costs, improve energy efficiency and make life more affordable…

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Donors 2023-2024 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/donors-2023-2024/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:26:01 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=201122 At the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, we are driven by the collective power of individuals and organizations who believe in a future where our air is clean, our water is pure and our natural landscapes thrive. Every step we take to safeguard our environment is possible thanks to the generosity and dedication of donors like you. From advocating for stronger environmental policies to…

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Vote for nature! https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/vote-for-nature/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:10:04 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=202167 Voting for nature isn’t just about protecting wildlife and habitats; it’s about ensuring healthier communities, stronger economies, and a better future for our kids. This election, make your vote count by choosing candidates who will stand up for the environment and our shared well-being.

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Bay of Fundy Cruise with Conservation Experts https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/whale-watching-tour-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:51:30 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=201300 Join us for a three-hour cruise through the Western Isles and Passages of the outer Bay of Fundy on Sept 22nd, hosted by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – New Brunswick Chapter. The area is home to an incredible variety of marine life, including whales, sharks, seals, groundfish, birds, and an array of fascinating bottom-dwelling creatures.

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