Tenants’ Coalition Slams Flyer Warning Of Rent Increases
A flyer reportedly distributed by the New Brunswick Apartment Owners’ Association is being criticized for “pressuring tenants.”
New Brunswick
Circuit Breaker Set To End In Saint John Region, But Will Remain In Moncton Area
New Brunswick reported 70 new cases of Covid-19 and 38 more recoveries on Thursday as the number of active cases climbed to 580.
Irving Oil Terminal Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package
Shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday, police tweeted that they had cleared the scene and that further information will follow.
Hiring Difficulties Are Not Going Away, Says BDC Economist
Pierre Cléroux, the chief economist and vice-president of research with the Business Development Bank of Canada, says the labour market will be a challenge for Atlantic Canadian businesses for years.
Landlord Association Says Rising Assessments And ‘Double Tax’ Will Fuel Rent Spikes
New Brunswick’s largest landlord group says the province’s so-called ‘double tax’ on rental properties could be the catalyst to rent spikes as high as $500 to $700 per year, if something isn’t done.
Pension Changes Remain Key Issue In CUPE Labour Dispute
The province wants to convert the defined benefit plans for two school-based locals but the president of one of them says the only reason those plans are underfunded is because of Premier Blaine Higgs.
Fredericton City Council Approves Plan For Officer’s Square
The new Officer’s Square, which includes a year-round skate rink, stage, and playground, plans to be set up for skating in 2023, which is good news for downtown businesses and event organizers, says the head of Downtown Fredericton.
On The Coffee Grind In Saint John: The Art Warehouse
In the first of several stories exploring the coffee industry in Saint John, Hazel Cochran of The Art Warehouse reflects on bringing her business through the pandemic, one day at a time.
Premier Higgs Calls Government Offer To Unions ‘Good And Fair’
Premier Blaine Higgs believes the offer made to CUPE last week is a “really good offer for employees” but union representatives are calling on him to sign their own deal, or resign.
Atlantic Canada’s First Cannabis Nursery To Open In Moncton
Rod Wilson had to wade through a sea of red tape to bring Hidden Harvest to Moncton, but after three years he’s nearly ready to open Atlantic Canada’s first cannabis nursery in the city.
