Conservative Government Defends Changes To Employment Programs
The opposition Liberals say there was not enough detail in the announcement earlier this week that changes would be made to make it easier for workers and companies.
Perry, Brad
About Perry, Brad
Posts by :
Saint John Area Beats National Average In Housing Sales Outlook
RE/MAX is predicting an increase of four per cent in the average sale price, with projected housing prices in the Saint John area by far the lowest for the Canadian city-regions included in the report.
Union Reaches Tentative Deal With CN Rail
More than 3,000 conductors, trainpersons and yard workers walked off the job last Tuesday with concerns about fatigue and worker safety.
Competition Bureau Proposes Policy To Lower Phone Plan Prices
The Bureau found that Bell, Rogers and Telus are able to charge higher prices in most of Canada, where they possess market power.
Controversial Changes Proposed To Binding Arbitration For Police, Firefighters
Arbitrators would be required to consider a municipality’s ability to pay when rendering a decision.
Province Says Economy Is Already Being Affected By CN Strike
Premier Blaine Higgs says the province is experiencing supply chain interruptions on inbound and outbound goods, including fuel, manufacturing, retail, and agriculture and aquaculture.
N.B. Economy Dominates First Question Period In Provincial Legislature
Last week, Glencore announced the closure of its Brunswick smelter in Belledune, which will leave 420 people without work.
Summer Numbers Were Great, But Tourism Needs To Be A Year-Round Industry
The past-chair of the provincial tourism industry says N.B. needs to draw people here the other nine months of the year as well.
420 People Out Of Work As Brunswick Smelter Closes Its Doors
The decommissioning process will begin immediately and the Belldune smelter will cease all operations by the end of the year.
Craft Brewers See Growth Opportunties In Grocery Stores
Craft beer and other brews became available at 66 Loblaw and Sobeys stores throughout the province Thursday.
