N.B. Government Projects $244.8-Million Deficit
The Finance and Treasury Board released the $10.6-billion budget Tuesday with an emphasis on investment in mental health services and public health care, distance education and affordable housing.
Fredericton
N.B. First Nations, 10 Companies Call For Halt To Cannabis NB Sale
They fear the government-owned retailer will end up in the hands of an outside company and stifle the growth of the local industry.
Vertiball Closes $420,000 Dragons’ Den Deal With Arlene Dickinson
Founder and CEO Curtis Kennedy says the deal with Dickinson’s firm, District Ventures will help expand the company’s product line and gain additional exposure.
Same Job, Different Province: New Brunswick Auditor General Moving On To Nova Scotia
Kim Adair-MacPherson said serving for 10 years as the province’s auditor general was “especially rewarding” and she appreciated the chance to serve her home province.
Fredericton Farmers Market Welcoming More Vendors Back This Weekend
As of February 13th, to keep with public health guidelines, the market was limited to food and groceries only.
Northside Creators Market To Open In Late March
The market will operate on Saturdays from 8 am until 2 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. For the rest of the week, the space will be available to rent by vendors for classes, art showcases, or other purposes.
Kombucha Company In Fredericton Is Flourishing
It’s been a season of changes for a small-scale kombucha brewing company, which has gone from brewing 20 or 40 litres of kombucha at one time up to 600 litres.
Fredericton Art Store Expands Due to Spike in Online Sales
On May 1, Endeavours and ThinkPlay Fredericton is moving to 141 Brunswick Street to better handle Covid-19 restrictions and online orders. It’s also opening a Mystery Airbnb.
N.B. Will Move To ‘Yellow’ Phase Sunday Night
Each household will now be able to have a “Steady 15,” an increase from the “orange” phase’s “Steady 10.”
Meeting Planners Take A Cross-Country Stroll To Fredericton Convention Centre
After abruptly losing business at the beginning of the pandemic, the FCC launched a campaign called “Fractive” to keep potential clients engaged across Canada.
