N.B. loses 3,100 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Jumps To 8.4 Per Cent
Nationally, the unemployment rate for the year fell to 5.6 per cent – the lowest in 43 years.
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The Capital Complex In Fredericton Now Owned By Longtime GM Zachary Atkinson
Wes Ward, the founding owner of the complex that has become a staple music venue over the last 20 years, is leaving to dedicate more time to Graystone Brewing.
Starbucks Will Replace Second Cup In Fredericton’s Kings Place Mall
The Second Cup coffee shop, a fixture in downtown Fredericton for nearly 25 years, closed on Christmas Eve.
Cooke Aquaculture Named Huddle’s Business Of The Year
Cooke Aquaculture continues its global expansion with at least two acquisitions this year. It was also recognized as the top growing business in Canada.
This Made-in-Fredericton Christmas Podcast For Kids Is Topping U.S. Charts
Tinsel Town is the story of Holly, a young girl who finds herself popping in and out of Tinsel Town after making a wish on the Christmas Star. After getting stuck in Tinsel Town, her friends – a giant candy cane, a mysterious ornament, and a polar bear Queen – band together to help her get home.
Saint John Training City Staff To Be ‘First Ambassadors’ To New Immigrants
Population Growth Manager David Dobbelsteyn says with more immigrants moving into Saint John, it’s important to ensure that employees provide a welcoming and inclusive service to all.
Moncton Beefs Up Incentives To Get More $10-Million Projects Built Downtown
There are already five projects worth more than $10-million, and many smaller ones in the pipeline, including FiveFive Queen, a condo complex and boutique hotel that will also have a Gahan Pub.
N.B. Coalition Disappointed Tories, Alliance Reject Pay Equity Bill
The proposed legislation would amend Pay Equity Act of 2009 to include private sector employers with 10 or more workers.
Moncton Businesses Have High Tax Burden Compared To Other Cities Across Canada
On the bright side, a new report by the C.D. Howe Institute also found that Canadian cities have a competitive advantage compared to the top five American cities for business investment.
Venn Announces Strategic Priorities And New Chairman As It Enters 10th Year
In the next three to five years, the Moncton-based organization will prioritize talent attraction and retention, scale-up programs and startup services.
