Saint John Florist’s Campaign Raises Money For Ukraine
Galbraith Florist’s owner Oksana Posatska launched “Flowers For Ukraine” on Sunday, selling special bouquets to raise relief funds for Ukraine after Russia’s unprovoked invasion.
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Eastlink Drops Long-Distance Fees To Ukraine
The fee waiver comes at a time when governments, businesses and organizations worldwide are punishing Russia economically for its invasion, while also looking for ways to support Ukraine.
CyberNB Shuts Down, Lays Off Staff After Province Pulls Funding
Opportunities New Brunswick, which was a major Cyber NB funder, said financing hinged on the financial viability of CyberNB, which the organization failed to demonstrate.
Vaccine Passports Dropped In Every Maritime Province
In a monumental step towards returning to normalcy, all three Maritime provinces officially dropped their vaccine passport systems on February 28.
Saint John Nurse Becomes Her Own Boss In Pivot To Interior Stylist
After 14 years of working in New Brunswick’s healthcare system, licensed practical nurse Lisa Daye left the Saint John Regional Hospital to become an interior stylist. She’s never been happier.
Assumption Life Touts 2021 As Best-Ever Financial Year
At its Feb. 25 virtual annual general meeting, the Moncton-based insurance and asset management firm reported $2.1 billion in assets, an increase of 4 percent from 2020.
Moncton Provides More Relief To Avenir Centre
Moncton City Council has approved an amended contract with ASM Global which allows it to defer a $364,000 loan and to receive up to $600,000 in repayable loans.
P.E.I Farmers Forced To Destroy Hundreds Of Millions Of Potatoes
With literal mountains of potatoes piling up on P.E.I. farms, farmers are being forced to destroy them: 300 million pounds across the island. The common method is to chop them up with a snowblower and spread the scraps along vast fields.
N.B. Retailers Say Looser Covid Restrictions Put A ‘Target’ On Their Backs
Looser Covid-19 restrictions in New Brunswick start on February 28–but retailers say those restrictions leave them in a difficult predicament.
After Arson And A Pandemic, Bates Barn Still Thrives
Bates Barn rose from literal ashes and emerged from the pandemic stronger and better than ever before, having recently been named one of Canada’s top 25 venues by Wedding Ring magazine in their Fall and Winter 2021 edition.
