Labour Shortage Worsens During Pandemic
John Wishart, the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, says he spends most of his day devoted to labour issues.
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Unemployment Down Across The Maritimes
Unemployment was down in the Maritimes, but the employment situation in the region isn’t as rosy as it appears.
P.E.I. Shortens Isolation Period Amid Omicron
Prince Edward Island is shortening the isolation period for those who test positive for Covid-19 to seven days for vaccinated individuals and ten days for the unvaccinated.
Bulletproof Acquires American IT Firm
A Fredericton IT firm has expanded its presence by acquiring Terminal Exchange Systems.
N.B. Butcher Confident Steady Demand Will Persist
Jocelyne Boudreau, operations manager of Boudreau Meat Market, said the business is coming off a seasonal spike in demand for turkey. But he expects demand to be steady in 2022.
Feds Pledge $1.5-Million To Affordable Tiny Home Community In Fredericton
The federal government will contribute $1,440,000 to the 12 Neighbours affordable tiny home project in the form of a forgivable loan. It will also help with rent subsidies for tenants.
The Tax Changes Maritime Businesses Need To Know About In 2022
This year has already brought a more competitive business climate to PEI, but the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says a “raft of tax hikes” are coming in 2022.
Saint John Security Startup Snags $3-Million Investment
TrojAI is one of a handful of companies around the world working in the emerging but important field of AI security.
Ocean Startup Project Thrives Through Pandemic
The Ocean Startup Project didn’t let pandemic slowdowns sway it from its course of commercializing and assisting fledgling Canadian ocean startups.
P.E.I. Transitioning From Pandemic To Endemic
PEI Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Heather Morrison says the province is transitioning “deliberately towards our journey of living normally with Covid-19, where we move from a pandemic to an endemic state.”
