Conservation Council, Fundy Baykeeper deeply saddened by loss of whale rescuer and veteran fisher

The Conservation Council and Fundy Baykeeper are expressing their condolences following the tragic death of veteran lobster fisher and member of the Campobello Whale Rescue Team, Joe Howlett. Howlett died on Monday, July 10 while attempting to free a right whale entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The whale was saved, […]

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Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network Coming to N.B.

Good news for people driving electric vehicles or those considering the gasoline-free or hybrid route in New Brunswick. NB Power is launching a public network of electric vehicle charging stations in 15 locations along the province’s busiest highways. The utility made the announcement last week and expects the network to be complete by year’s end.

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“They will treasure more and protect more”: Corbett on new Swim Guide app

Our Executive Director, Lois Corbett, spoke to Moncton’s 91.9 The Bend radio station about the new Swim Guide app, out now. The new version of the Swim Guide app provides beach-lovers with all kinds of information about beaches at home and abroad, such as directions, amenities nearby, if lifeguards are present, and the state of

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Swim Guide launches third version of water quality app

(FREDERICTON) — Getting ready for beach time in New Brunswick? Before you go, download the brand-new version of the Swim Guide app. With over a million users worldwide, the popular (and free!) application gives beachgoers access to the latest water quality monitoring results for their favourite beaches, along with descriptions, photos, and directions. New in

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Food Security takes center stage at the 14th annual National Student Food Summit

*Nick Saul, Co-founder and President and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada speaking to students Meal Exchange recently held its National Student Food Summit for the 14th year in a row. I was fortunate enough to attend the summit for the first time as a representative from the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton Campus Food

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Water quality reporting could be in store for more provincial beaches

Our Executive Director, Lois Corbett, welcomed news reported by the CBC on June 29 that the provincial Department of Health is considering testing and reporting water quality at more provincial park beaches. Right now, water quality test results are only made public for Parlee and Murray beaches. “We do need to report some of the

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Conservation Council partners with Swim Guide to ensure easy access to water quality information

Do you find yourself wondering if your favourite beach is safe for swimming? The Conservation Council has teamed up with Swim Guide, a free app with water quality information for 7,000 beaches worldwide, to help people find safe places to swim in New Brunswick.  The Conservation Council, along with the Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance, currently maintains

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