Cattail Ridge Owner Closes Business To Escape Pandemic-Fuelled Pressures
“There is no provision from the federal government for me to take a break, so in order to take a break I need to sell the business,” says owner Kim Ripley.
New Brunswick
ANBL Keeps Alive Craft Alcohol Advisory Committee
ANBL president and CEO Lori Stickles says the committee is “bringing a lot of transparency to the conversation.”
Warm Hearts And Empty Wallets
We are still in the midst of winter, a time when, even without inflation and higher mortgages, people tend to spend less. For many small businesses, especially in the restaurant industry, Valentine’s Day is a needed boon.
State Of The Province: Higgs Claims N.B. Is On The ‘Cusp Of Greatness’
At his annual state-of-the-province address, Premier Blaine Higgs claimed growth on multiple fronts and a growing awareness of its success as signs of a social and economic “renaissance” in New Brunswick.
The Shake Shed Freddy Open Under New Ownership
In October 2022, The Shake Shed Freddy had announced their closing. Now, with new ownership, the local business is able to remain open.
Investors Are Squeezing The Maritime Housing Market
One in five residential property owners in New Brunswick are investors who own multiple properties. In Nova Scotia, it’s one in four.
Pandemic Changes Fueled Spike In N.B. Office Vacancies
One of the authors of a large study on office vacancies across New Brunswick’s three largest cities breaks down the forces behind rising office vacancy rates.
Sports Tournaments Provide Millions In Economic Benefit To N.B. Towns
From ski racing to hockey jamborees, sports tournaments provide a lift to local economies, especially in the winter.
Former UK Navy Medic Adds Beauty And Charm To St. Stephen
Divine Beauty Supplies, run by a 13-year veteran of the British navy, found a niche with hard-to-find nail and other beauty products.
How Terry’s Bake Shop Survived For 35 Years
When a big competitor came on the scene, the husband-wife duo in charge of Terry’s Bake Shop almost lost their business.
