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The City of Fredericton is feeling the effects of record-high inflation, with staff looking at ways to save money, and having to cancel some projects over soaring costs.

A new technology that would allow French cities to identify and ticket the owners of noisy vehicles has Fredericton city councillors paying attention as they continue to face complaints about loud cars and motorcycles, despite a noise bylaw against them.

Not enough councillors voted in favour of a proposal that would have seen apartment units built on the second floor of a building housing office and retail space on Acorn Street in Fredericton.

After 10 years of studies and discussions, a new performing arts centre in Fredericton’s downtown is closer to reality.

With a big need for more housing in Fredericton, some are concerned that a push to construct new units could come at the expense of the city's historically significant buildings if more isn't done to protect them.

Members of the City of Fredericton's economic vitality committee voted to forward an affordable housing strategy on to council, but not all committee members appeared fully on board with the idea of the city creating a housing entity.

Electric scooters have changed the landscape of Fredericton's trail network, sparking concerns for safety amid an absence in any legislation - either municipally or provincially - that governs how they're allowed to be used.

A proposal to put a limit on how powerful e-scooters can be when used on Fredericton's multi-use trails has been rejected by councillors on the mobility committee.

Fredericton Transit will be pushing ahead on a plan to implement new technology as it looks to better understand the needs of its riders and make scheduling routes easier for staff.

Fredericton Coun. Bruce Grandy says the city's new manager of transit is set to give councillors a presentation offering direction on the best way forward for providing bus service on Sundays.