Irving Paper says it doesn’t want a government subsidy to save jobs, but that the province does need to step in to find a solution to high electricity rates. That’s as the company is criticizing “management issues” at NB Power. The Saint John manufacturer announced that it is cutting 140 jobs at its Bayside Drive mill. ….But in a new letter, Irving Paper VP Mark Mosher said a subsidy won’t work as it’s a problem affecting all New Brunswick ratepayers. …“For all of New Brunswick’s energy intensive and trade exposed industries, the issues and repercussions of uncompetitive electricity rates are not new and continue to worsen.” …Natural Resources Minister John Herron recently said his department has been working with J.D. Irving to develop a “financially sustainable” solution that preserves jobs for New Brunswickers. [to access the full story a Telegraph-Journal subscription is required]