Labour Shortage Worsens During Pandemic
John Wishart, the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, says he spends most of his day devoted to labour issues.
New Brunswick
Unemployment Down Across The Maritimes
Unemployment was down in the Maritimes, but the employment situation in the region isn’t as rosy as it appears.
P.E.I. Shortens Isolation Period Amid Omicron
Prince Edward Island is shortening the isolation period for those who test positive for Covid-19 to seven days for vaccinated individuals and ten days for the unvaccinated.
Bulletproof Acquires American IT Firm
A Fredericton IT firm has expanded its presence by acquiring Terminal Exchange Systems.
N.B. Butcher Confident Steady Demand Will Persist
Jocelyne Boudreau, operations manager of Boudreau Meat Market, said the business is coming off a seasonal spike in demand for turkey. But he expects demand to be steady in 2022.
Feds Pledge $1.5-Million To Affordable Tiny Home Community In Fredericton
The federal government will contribute $1,440,000 to the 12 Neighbours affordable tiny home project in the form of a forgivable loan. It will also help with rent subsidies for tenants.
Former Flight Attendant Realizes Childhood Dream By Opening Moncton Thrift Store
Moncton native returns to the Hub City to open new boutique after Covid-19 put her out of work with a flight attendant gig.
New Construction Record Set In Dieppe In 2021
Last year, 639 building permits were issued in the city, worth almost $102-million. That broke the old record from 2019, which was $97-million.
2021 Was A ‘Tough’ Year For Saint John Businesses: Chamber CEO
David Duplisea says businesses are not out of the woods just yet, but some indicators are pointing in the right direction.
Skretting Canada’s Air Quality Approval Up For Renewal
The province has launched a 180-day public participation process for the renewal of the plant’s Class 1 Air Quality Approval to Operate.
