Are EI And Seasonal Work Setting Atlantic Canadian Firms Up For Disaster?
An Atlantic Canadian economist says the region is facing a potential crisis in its seasonal labour force—and that Employment Insurance programs might be making it worse.
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ACOA Will Hand Out Millions To Revitalize Downtowns
Non-profits like chambers of commerce, downtown improvement associations, or community markets will soon have access to new funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
After Two Years In Business, Miramichi Brewery Can Finally Hold Grand Opening
New Maritime Beer Company co-owner Brent Garrish says it will be good to see the customers that have supported the brewery throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, without the restrictions.
Quispamsis Considers Proposed Terrace Home Community
KV Custom Homes is looking to rezone land along Pettingill Road near Heritage Way to build 44 terrace homes.
Inflation Hits 5.7 Percent In February
Statistics Canada says February’s increase was the largest in more than 30 years.
Advocates Plead With Provincial Government To Help Fund New Fredericton Playhouse
The aging Fredericton Playhouse is in desperate need of replacement, but plans for a new performing arts centre have stalled without further government funding.
N.B. Top Doctor Says Pandemic Isn’t Over Yet, Despite Restrictions Lifting
Dr. Jennifer Russel expects to see more surges in Covid-19 cases and more variants of the virus going forward
N.B. Salon Owners Celebrate Lifting Of Restrictions
Ashley McDavid, the owner of Luxe Salon in Riverview, says they’ll be taking down curtains and plexiglass that were in place during the pandemic.
N.B. Restaurants, Bars Excited To Return To Full Capacity
The Vice President for the Atlantic Division of Restaurants Canada hopes that New Brunswickers will begin filling bars and restaurants again after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions Monday.
‘Shelflation’ Causes $550-Million In Food Waste, Higher Grocery Bills
The greatest food waste was reported in the Atlantic region at 70 per cent and the lowest was in Saskatchewan at 42 per cent.
