Government funding for Memramcook promenade improvements

The New Brunswick government is investing $150,000 in improvements to the LeBlanc Stream promenade in Memramcook.  Honouring Canada 150, they include fixing the platform, floor and beyond; installing interpretation panels and flags on Centrale Street, and linking points of interest with the start of the promenade.

Miramichi finances in good shape last year: audit

An audit of Miramichi’s 2016 finances is favourable. Accountant Kent Ostridge of Grant Thornton praised how the city is handling money, but noted how much we’ve been getting in provincial equalization payments. He also pointed out next year’s property tax assessment freeze as something that won’t bring extra revenue.