UNB Unveils ‘Innovation Map’ That Highlights Low Levels Of R&D Spending
A new initiative out of the University of New Brunswick plans to chart a clearer path to a prosperous future for the province.
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Provincial Government Is Privatizing Cannabis NB
The province has issued a request for proposals to find a single operator in the private sector to take over the 20 cannabis retail stores.
New Moncton Hotel Gets ‘Dangerous’ Uniforms Thanks To Fredericton Entrepreneur
Jeff Alpaugh Custom, the self-proclaimed makers of ‘the world’s most dangerous dress shirt’, has partnered with the recently-opened Hilton hotel to make its staff uniforms.
How Indigenous Communities Helped PQA Testing Solve Its Labour Force Shortage
The Fredericton-based company was having trouble meeting its labour-force needs until CEO Keith McIntosh discovered a wealth of untapped potential in the country’s indigenous communities.
Volta Announces Pitch Competition Finalists
Fifteen Atlantic Canadian early-stage technology startups will pitch at the fall 2019 edition of the Volta Cohort Pitch Event later this month.
N.B.’s Kognitiv Spark Named A Deloitte ‘Company To Watch’
New Brunswick-based IntroHive was also named a 2019 Technology Fast 50 winners. Like Kognitiv Spark, they were also the only Atlantic Canadian company among the winners in their category.
New Mandatory Levy Promises Growth For Tourism Industry
The head of the Saint John Hotel Association says the funds help grow the tourism industry in the city, which already has a voluntary levy that helps fund Discover Saint John.
Higgs Says Cannabis NB Could Be Sold If Its Finances Don’t Improve
The Crown corporation is losing money and the premier says if they are in the retail business they have to be competitive.
N.B. Will Double The Amount Of Conserve Land And Freshwater To 10 Percent
The provincial government will engage with natural resource industries, First Nations and conservation organizations to develop a plan for achieving that target
Cannabis NB Cuts Store Managers
The retailer has cut eight management positions in a restructuring move which impacts stores across the province.
