STEPW Program Gives Women Opportunity To Explore Career In Trades
The 16-week program that gives participants experience in various trades, before matching them with employers for apprenticeships.
New Brunswick
Finalists Announced For $25,000 Volta Cohort Pitch Competition
Some of Atlantic Canada’s most exciting new startups will put their big ideas to the test this month as they compete for a place in Volta’s Cohort program.
Caravan And Company Opening Pop-Up Shop In Riverview
Owner Erin Keatch says the physical store will carry the products that are also available online, including handwoven Waayu bags from Colombia, bangles made out of recycled flip-flops from Mali, and artisan jewellery and christmas tree ornaments from Mexico, among other things.
Atlantic Canada’s Economy Should Grow By 3 Percent In 2021, Says Report
APEC’s annual Atlantic Economic Outlook predicts that recovery in global markets will boost merchandise exports, but a rebound in the tourism sector depends upon the easing of travel and border restrictions.
Residential Contruction Leads The Way In Moncton
The pandemic has had a negative on commercial projects, while residential permits have held steady this year at $80.5-million.
Popular Fredericton Restaurant Finds Success In North Side Expansion With Picaroons
540 Restaurant and Bar opened its second location on the north side at the invitation of Picaroons and it’s been a success, despite the obstacles of Covid-19.
Popularity Of Lauralee McCloskey’s Fredericton Bakery Beyond Her Wildest Dreams
After the closure of Northside Market, the popular cupcakery Buttercream Dreams was left without a home. In August, they opened their first brick and mortar store and it’s been a hit.
New Syrian Restaurant Opening In Uptown Saint John
The Mashawi restaurant will open next month at 96 Germain Street, the former location of Taco Pica, which closed back in May.
Beauceron Launches Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Program
Using the Fredericton company’s innovative cloud-based risk-management platform, the training and awareness program will be made available to members through local chambers of commerce.
Report Finds Fair Wage For Caregiving Jobs In N.B. Is Around $25 Per Hour
The NB Coalition for Pay Equity is pushing for the provincial government to pass pay equity legislation for the private sector, with caregivers in those sectors paid only between $15.30 to $16.80 per hour.
