STEPW Program Gives Women Opportunity To Explore Career In Trades
The 16-week program that gives participants experience in various trades, before matching them with employers for apprenticeships.
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Brunswick Square Owner Wants Help ‘Re-Imagining’ Shopping Centre
Ontario-based Slate Asset Management owns the Saint John mall and has seen vacancy rates increase since before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
Councillor Says Saint John Should Allow Ridesharing Services Like Uber
City council will hear an update on the status of ridesharing services sometime in the new year, following news that Halifax will now permit them to operate there.
NB Liquor Makes Masks Mandatory
The change is being made to increase capacity in stores for the winter months, in order to reduce wait times outside.
Green Party Leader Says The Minimum Wage Should Be $15 Per Hour
David Coon, leader of the New Brunswick Green Party, took questions from business leaders in a Zoom session on Tuesday afternoon.
Province Commits $10-Million To Saint John Economic Development Agency
The 10-year commitment will help fund the agency, which will serve the city and its outlying municipalities, including Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton and St. Martins.
Saint John Growth Committee Talks Affordable Housing
The city’s rental market struggles with a near-zero vacancy rate, as well as long wait-lists to access affordable housing.
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Saint John Looking To Reduce Red Tape For Street Events
Previously, organizers faced possible months-long waits for approval from various city departments. Now, the city is considering a motion that would create a special events task force and a one-stop-shop for event approvals.
Saint John Joins Neighbouring Municipalities In Economic Development Plan
The city will work with Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton, and Grand Bay-Westfield to establish a board of governors who will look for a chief economic development officer to push for the unified vision of economic growth and tourism in the region.
Province To Work With Irving Oil Employees Who Lost Their Jobs
The 250 job cuts primarily affects employees in New Brunswick.
