Climate and Energy – CCNB

Support a Modern Energy System that Puts People First

Corey Robichaud — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:26:36 +0000

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 Outdated policies are blocking the path to real, lasting change—and it’s time for that to end.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

Corey Robichaud — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:29:13 +0000

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

Corey Robichaud — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:27:27 +0000

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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The Atlantic Citizens’ Declaration on Electricity Affordability

Corey Robichaud — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:02:41 +0000

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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Mindfulness & Moss

Kyle Reid — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:48:18 +0000

Mindfulness and Moss: Creating Lasting Connections with Nature Date: Nov. 9, 2024 Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Conserver House, 180 St. John St., Fredericton, N.B. Language: English Registration Limit: 15 participantsMindfulness and Moss: Creating Lasting Relationships with Nature is a community-engaged art project led by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick that creatively responds to…

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Federal Budget 2024: Generational fairness means protecting the environment

Corey Robichaud — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:02:00 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton — Beverly (Bev) Gingras, Executive Director of the Conservation Council, today issued the following statement:“True fairness for every generation means we need a healthy environment.The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is pleased to see the federal government taking measures to address the affordability crisis in the 2024 budget but is…

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Atlantic Citizens’ Assembly on Electricity Affordability and Energy Poverty

Corey Robichaud — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:50:53 +0000

Energy poverty is a term used to describe households that spend six percent or more of their after-tax household income on heating, cooling, and lighting their homes. Atlantic Canada has the highest rates of Energy Poverty in Canada. While citizens support the transition away from fossil fuels for electricity generation and home heating, they recognize the transition might mean electricity bills…

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‘Switch on Hope’ Energy Poverty Campaign – Launch Event

Corey Robichaud — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:16:13 +0000

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Carleton Community Centre in Saint John on Saturday, Feb. 24. Experience the highly anticipated debut of two music videos with songs created by local youth with help from local musician Matthew Elliott, also known as STEPHEN HERO and David R. Elliott.

New Brunswick government’s water strategy review drowns in vague commitments and shifting targets

Beverly Gingras — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:14:42 +0000

In a welcome move, the New Brunswick government has revoked American Iron and Metal’s licence for its Saint John scrapyard. But given the company’s history of flouting regulations, why did this take so long, and what's being done to prevent similar incidents from happening again?

Hope & Resistance – Concert, Feb 2024

Kyle Reid — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:06:07 +0000

A lineup of incredibly talented musicians gathered on Feb. 9 for the Hope & Resistance Concert, including Juno Award-winning artist Julie Doiron, Montreal’s Pink Snail, and local high school band POSH.About 70 attendees were immersed in the captivating melodies and performances. Throughout the venue, Shoshanna Wingate’s thought-provoking Harm to Harmony project sparked deep conversations and…

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