New Brunswick Today — September 21, 2026
Top New Brunswick Stories
Nackawic pulp mill faces temporary shutdown
The temporary idling of the pulp mill in Nackawic remains a major economic story. The provincial government says several departments are working on a response plan following the announcement that the mill will temporarily shut down, affecting a significant number of workers and the local economy.
New Brunswick prepares for clean-energy transition
The province says work is continuing on the Belledune generating station’s transition away from coal, with government welcoming a clean-fuel project announced last week. The project is part of the province’s broader effort to change how the facility is fuelled.
New literacy curriculum being introduced
New literacy-focused curricula are being introduced this fall in nine francophone high schools and three elementary schools. The province says the rollout will expand gradually over the next two years.
Long-term care expansion
New Brunswick announced additional long-term-care beds in Neguac, intended to increase capacity and allow more seniors to receive care closer to home.
Residential Tenancies Act review
The provincial government has released a “what we heard” report as it works on changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. More than 2,800 responses were received from tenants, landlords and other stakeholders.
Saint John
Saint John Common Council meets tonight, September 21. Items on the agenda include an apartment-conversion proposal on Meadow Street/City Road, homelessness-response coordination, funding questions involving the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and early discussion of priorities for the 2027 city budget.
Weather
For the Saint John area, Environment Canada reported 12°C and mostly cloudy conditions at 9 a.m. Monday. Today’s forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a high near 19°C, followed by a much cooler night with a low around 4°C and a risk of frost.
The outlook becomes mainly sunny Tuesday through Thursday, with temperatures around 17–19°C, before a chance of showers returns toward the weekend.
Economy and Investment
New Brunswick recently participated in the Canada Investment Summit, seeking to turn investment interest into actual projects and jobs. The province has also been promoting opportunities in manufacturing, energy and other sectors.
Looking Ahead
The coming week will be worth watching for:
- Developments surrounding the Nackawic pulp mill
- The Belledune clean-fuel transition
- New Brunswick’s residential-tenancy reforms
- Education and literacy initiatives
- Saint John’s 2027 budget discussions
- Fall weather and the first significant cold nights of the season
Sources
Government of New Brunswick — Latest News
Environment Canada — Saint John area forecast
Global News — New Brunswick