City Council Votes To Keep Saint John Energy
Councillors voted overwhelmingly against the possibility of selling Saint John Energy at Monday’s meeting. They also voted against the idea of a new permit on heavy trucks using city roads.
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Councillor Moves To Block Sale Of Saint John Energy
Greg Norton cited the benefit of lower than average power rates and the utility’s flexibility as reasons not to part with the energy provider.
Construction On ‘The Telegraph’ Building Set To Begin
The mixed-use building in uptown Saint John will have six floors, including commercial space on the ground floor, and 32 residential units.
Federal Government Will Provide $50-Million For Seasonal Workers
The new measures will help bring in temporary foreign workers to aid the farming and fishery industries.
Graduating N.B. Students Face Uncertain Job Market During Pandemic
While the provincial government and individual universities have announced one-time payments for students, there has yet to be a longer-term solution proposed for new grads entering the workforce.
Saint John Region Launches Campaign To Lessen Blow Of COVID-19
“Rise Up SJ” hopes to mitigate the negative economic impacts, while also building up to prepare for recovery once the pandemic is over.
Saint John Airport’s Commercial Flights Scrapped Until May
As of April 6, no commercial flights will fly in or out of the Saint John airport until at least the end of April.
Arthur Irving Family Foundation Donates $1-Million To COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 relief fund was established at the outset of the outbreak, as schools were beginning to close, and social restrictions were first being implemented.
