Most Atlantic Canadians Believe Unvaccinated Workers Should Be Fired
A new poll shows most Atlantic Canadians believe workers in specific fields should be fired for refusing to get vaccinated.
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PLATO Testing Partners With BMO, Amazon To Train Indigenous Students
The Indigenous-led and staffed IT services and training firm has partnered with BMO Financial Group to offer the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start program to Indigenous students across Canada.
Former Tomavo Employee Unsurprised At Produce Seller’s Insolvency
Alex Olmstead, a former Tomavo employee, never received complete payment for the work he did for the grocery chain. He says he’s not surprised by Tomavo recently declared bankruptcy.
Industry Heavyweights Tapped For ‘Fulcrum,’ UNB’s Innovation Partnership
Fulcrum is a research initiative that combines the knowledge of academia and industry. Led by UNB Vice-President David MaGee, Fulcrum builds research partnerships that encourage academic engagement outside of UNB.
Tentative Agreement Reached Between ANBL And NB Liquor Workers
The New Brunswick Liquor Corporation has confirmed a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 963 and the nearly 600 employees the union represents.
My Consignment Opens Locations In Fredericton And Saint John
Betty Blanchard is expanding her popular clothing and home decor consignment shops in multiple New Brnuswick cities.
Tenants’ Coalition Slams Flyer Warning Of Rent Increases
A flyer reportedly distributed by the New Brunswick Apartment Owners’ Association is being criticized for “pressuring tenants.”
Hiring Difficulties Are Not Going Away, Says BDC Economist
Pierre Cléroux, the chief economist and vice-president of research with the Business Development Bank of Canada, says the labour market will be a challenge for Atlantic Canadian businesses for years.
Landlord Association Says Rising Assessments And ‘Double Tax’ Will Fuel Rent Spikes
New Brunswick’s largest landlord group says the province’s so-called ‘double tax’ on rental properties could be the catalyst to rent spikes as high as $500 to $700 per year, if something isn’t done.
Pension Changes Remain Key Issue In CUPE Labour Dispute
The province wants to convert the defined benefit plans for two school-based locals but the president of one of them says the only reason those plans are underfunded is because of Premier Blaine Higgs.
