Is More Growth Always Good?
Opinion: Our leaders continue to set ambitious immigration targets, apparently based on their unwavering belief that more people is always better, no matter what. But is it?
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The New, AI Tech Hub Emerging At U de M
Université de Moncton’s Shippagan Campus will be the site of a new AI and robotics tech hub.
Should New Brunswick Re-Open The Door On Natural Gas?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rekindled conversations about natural gas exports from Atlantic Canada. Premier Blaine Higgs says an energy transition presents an opportunity for New Brunswick to innovate and benefit, but environmental advocates are skeptical.
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.
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.
