Saint John’s ‘Stark’ Differences in Child Poverty Rates
Saint John’s child poverty rate is 23.8 percent, which is well above the provincial average of 16.6 percent.
Fredericton
Off The Wall Gives Love to Other Local Businesses
“We wanted to make sure that our community of small business was still going to survive and be okay,” the owners say.
Migrant Workers in N.B. Treated Unfairly During Pandemic
Accommodations housed as many as 20 people at a time, were dirty, had no internet access, low water pressure, and low temperatures. Workers also described long hours with few breaks, lack of health and safety training, and unfair and dangerous working conditions.
Five Industries Control the Fate of Atlantic Canada’s Net-Zero Targets
Five industry sectors – utilities, manufacturing, mining and oil, other primary industries, and transportation – account for 90 percent of Atlantic Canada’s emissions. They’re also responsible for about half of all jobs in the region.
Field Trip Health Introduces Ketimine Therapy to Fredericton
Field Trip Health introduces a new form of therapy to New Brunswick. With ketamine-assisted therapy, clients have been experiencing life changing results.
Fredericton Business Teaches The Art Of Ceramics
With the help of community, and a passion for the art of ceramics, Jackie Doucette opened Claytime with Jackie to help others discover their love of working with clay.
Canada’s Inflation Rate Slows To 5.9 Percent
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 5.9 percent last month, down from 6.3 percent in December. But despite the continued slowdown, food prices continued to rise at a much faster pace than overall inflation.
Crabbe Mountain Triples The Size Of Its Lodge
Co-hosting the Canada Games provided the impetus to improve facilities, focus on year-round attractions.
Minister Admits New Brunswick Is In Housing ‘Crisis’
New Brunswick’s housing minister says the province’s vacancy rate is in a “crisis zone.”
Fredericton Scientific Instrument Company Grows Facility and Expands Product Line
A new facility creates even better opportunities for the thermal testing and instrument company.
