N.B. Sick Day Legislation Up For Debate in Committee
Who is eligible and who will pay for the proposed 10 paid sick days is up for debate in committee.
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Starbucks Continues Expansion In Atlantic Canada
While Starbucks has plans in the work to expand into a variety of Atlantic Canadian communities, its playing its cards close to its chest on the details.
Maritimes Experiencing Highest Inflation In Canada
The cost of living in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI rose at rate well above the national average last month, driven in large part by more expensive rent and home heating costs.
A Look At 24 Bills That Are Now Law In New Brunswick
FREDERICTON — Two dozen bills introduced and passed in the New Brunswick legislature this fall have officially become law. All of the bills received royal assent on Friday before New Brunswick MLAs adjourned for the holidays. While most of the bills were brought forward by the Higgs government, a private member’s bill introduced by the […]
Springboard Atlantic Chosen To Launch New Atlantic IP Program
Springboard Atlantic has been tapped to run the Atlantic Canadian part of the ElevateIP program. That means helping business accelerators and incubators in the region increase IP capacity within the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
Nature Conservancy Welcomes ‘Historic’ Announcement
Last week, the province announced that it is protecting an additional 277,900 hectares of Crown land through the Nature Legacy initiative.
JDI Earmarks Massive Tract Of Private NB Land For Conservation
JDI has designated10,000 hectares of privately-held Acadian forest, dunes, and shoreline as effective area-based conservation measure land.
NB Power Slightly Eases Next Year’s Rate Hike
NB Power’s new obligatory regulatory filing may reduce next year’s anticipated rate hike slightly, from 8.9 to 7.9 percent.
Average Rent Tops $2,000 Per Month For First Time In Canada
Halifax was the only place listed outside of B.C. and Ontario. The city was 13th on the list, with an average rent of $1,957 for a one-bedroom apartment. That a nearly 20 percent year-over-year increase.
Net Mender Weaves Passion And Tradition In Mat-Making Business
Bob Edwards got the inkling that knots and ropes would be the basis of his business from the time he learned to tie his shoes.
