Atlantic Canadians Have Become Second-Hand Online Shoppers During Pandemic
A recent survey from Narrative Research found that over half of Atlantic Canada has bought from an online reseller in the past year.
New Brunswick
Fredericton’s Sequoia Renovates and Rebrands
The downtown wellness shop is celebrating its rebrand and renovation on Saturday. For two hours in the morning, groups will go through for 30 minutes at a time while following public health guidelines. Normal shopping will resume from 11 am – 5 pm.
New Brunswick To Use AstraZeneca Vaccine For Second Doses Only
Following two cases, including one death, of blood clots caused from adverse effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the province has decided to no longer use it for first doses. The province will, however, continue using AstraZeneca for a second dose.
Chorus Posts Q1 Financial Loses But Boasts Some Bright Spots
The Halifax-based operator of Jazz Aviation lost $38.1-million in the first quarter of 2021 as the airline industry continued to struggle with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Acadia Broadcasting Begins Operating Two Radio Stations In Halifax
The acquisition of Hot Country 103.5 and Jewel 105 from HFX Broadcasting Inc., a subsidiary of Evanov Communications Inc., was approved last month by the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission.
Newcomer Business Owner Launches Online Marketplace For Local Vendors
As a way to bridge the gap between large retail corporations and locally-owned businesses, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, University of New Brunswick student Shogonya Mnyonge founded Flourish Sales Corp.
Moncton Developer Purchases Former Bell Aliant Building
Moncton-based property developer Thrive Properties has purchased the former Bell Aliant on Mapleton Road to make way for multi-residential apartment buildings for seniors.
The Wheelhouse Becoming Affordable Housing For Youth
The co-working space and business centre in Saint John’s Waterloo Village will soon become affordable housing for youth connected to work and education programs in the neighbourhood.
Province Proposes Tax Cut Using Carbon Tax Revenue
The Higgs government has proposed using a portion of its $163-million carbon tax revenue to lower income tax rates for those in the lowest tax bracket.
Saint John Airport Gets Federal Funds
The airport will get a portion of $65 million from the Airport Relief Fund, a new program set up to offer financial relief to help Canadian airports keep going.
