Atlantic Canadians Believe COVID-19 Poses Serious Economic Threat
The majority of Atlantic Canadians who took part in a recent survey by Narrative Research also believe the virus will have a serious threat to their own personal financial situation.
The majority of Atlantic Canadians who took part in a recent survey by Narrative Research also believe the virus will have a serious threat to their own personal financial situation.
The province has only 14 active cases and no one has been admitted to hospital with the virus since April 12.
The premier says the province must reopen communities methodically and gradually to ensure there are no setbacks.
With so many people self-isolating and staying home, Insurance Bureau of Canada spokesperson Amanda Dean says fewer vehicles are on the roads right now, which means fewer claims.
New Brunswick now has a total of 81 cases, including 14 people who have recovered.
Up to 35,000 New Brunswickers are suddenly unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday Premier Blaine Higgs announced a $50-million plan to support the province’s economy.
Premier Blaine Higgs says temporary closures will be difficult for businesses, but the consequences of not acting now to slow the spread of the coronavirus could be worse the economy in the long run.
The federal government has announced funding for an affordable housing complex in Moncton aimed at adults with physical disabilities.
A proposed micro-cannabis operation in Upper Coverdale continues to cause concerns from some neighbours in the area.
The Lobster Council of Canada says recent live lobster shipments from Moncton and Halifax have been cancelled.