Halifax Irving Shipbuilding Contract Will Have Spinoffs for NB

The Irving Shipbuilding contract for building combat vessels in Halifax will have tremendous spinoffs for this Province.

The Conference Board Of Canada estimates over the twenty-five years of the contract this Province could see at least $275 million in economic activity.

Fred Bergman of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council tells CHSJ News the economic spinoffs extend to the skilled trades here and in other sectors as well. The project would necessitate the hiring of project managers, human resource managers, and other white-collar positions.


Bergman says New Brunswick has the most suppliers with eight contracts at $1 million dollars or more and 27 contracts at $100,000 or above.

Fires in Saint John and Fredericton

Two fires this weekend in Saint John and Fredericton.--

A mobile home catching ablaze at 7 Kingfisher Road on Saint John's east side last night.

Fire officials getting the call close to 11 o'clock. They say the electrical fire started in the ceiling. After the blaze was under control, power in the home was disconnected. The couple who lives there were evacuated to a motel for the night.

In Fredericton, a firefighter was treated for burns after a blaze at a six-unit apartment building.  Fire officials responding to the call around 1am. It's believed the fire started in the basement of the three-storey building in the downtown area.

In both cases, the Red Cross says it's assisting tenants with emergency shelter, clothing and food.