N.B. Reports 10 New Covid-19 Cases, Ages 18+ Now Eligible For Vaccine
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, told reporters Tuesday the province is setting and breaking records every week with vaccine rollout.
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Energia Ventures Welcomes First Ever Spring Cohort
Six businesses from New Brunswick to Switzerland have begun work in the Energia Ventures accelerator program out of UNB’s J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Leadership.
Fredericton Airport Lost $2.6 million in 2020
The Fredericton International Airport lost around $2.6 million last year, but its leadership is confident business will soon return to where it was pre-Covid-19.
Atlantic Canadians Have Become Second-Hand Online Shoppers During Pandemic
A recent survey from Narrative Research found that over half of Atlantic Canada has bought from an online reseller in the past year.
Fredericton’s Sequoia Renovates and Rebrands
The downtown wellness shop is celebrating its rebrand and renovation on Saturday. For two hours in the morning, groups will go through for 30 minutes at a time while following public health guidelines. Normal shopping will resume from 11 am – 5 pm.
New Brunswick To Use AstraZeneca Vaccine For Second Doses Only
Following two cases, including one death, of blood clots caused from adverse effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the province has decided to no longer use it for first doses. The province will, however, continue using AstraZeneca for a second dose.
Newcomer Business Owner Launches Online Marketplace For Local Vendors
As a way to bridge the gap between large retail corporations and locally-owned businesses, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, University of New Brunswick student Shogonya Mnyonge founded Flourish Sales Corp.
Province Proposes Tax Cut Using Carbon Tax Revenue
The Higgs government has proposed using a portion of its $163-million carbon tax revenue to lower income tax rates for those in the lowest tax bracket.
Fredericton Retail Property Company Building New Chain Restaurants, Superstore In N.S.
Plaza Retail REIT’s quarterly earnings report showed continued, steady recovery from their financial hit due to the Covid-19 pandemic, even with new lockdowns down because of Covid-19.
N.B. Report Recommends Against Capping Rent Increases
The province’s top civil servant said the topic of rent control and caps was raised during consultations, but it could have “significant negative consequences” by discouraging developers from building new units.
