Saint John Sees Stagnant Tax Base Growth
The city’s residential tax base grew by nearly $32 million this year, but the non-residential tax base fell by $23 million, as many businesses saw lower revenue due to the impacts of the pandemic.
New Brunswick
Lulujo Opens Flagship Store In Downtown Fredericton
A New Brunswick-based company that’s been selling its premium baby products around the world for more than 10 years now has a storefront in its hometown.
N.B. Announces Mandatory Mask Policy In Indoor Public Places
The new policy comes as the province’s chief medical officer of health announced three new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday.
Fredericton Cosmetics Company Grows International Presence, Wins Community Impact Award
Upfront Cosmetics, which offers a line of shampoo and conditioner bars free of sulfates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, was one of five companies worldwide to be awarded the Community Impact Award at the NY NOW Digital Market Awards.
N.B. Reports 17 New Cases Of Covid-19
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, said the cases are all linked to an outbreak at a special care home in Moncton.
Uptown Restaurants Prepare To Pivot As Chilly Weather Will Force Customers Indoors
Gorgeous weather and outdoor patio seating was a boon for uptown Saint John restaurants emerging from the COVID-19 lockdown.
Moncton Chef Wants To Fill The Gourmet Ice Cream Niche
“I used to spend time reading a lot of cook books. Now I read a lot of ice cream books,” said Jon Morrison, one of Moncton’s top culinary talent who also sells artisanal ice cream through his business Lost and Found.
Irving Oil ‘Terminates’ Plans To Purchase Newfoundland Refinery
Irving Oil released a statement Tuesday saying the purchase will not be going ahead.
Wolastoqey Nations Say N.B. Government Must Stop Giving Land To Private Landowners
The chiefs say the Crown took land without consent and gave it to private landowners, benefitting off of the taxes, royalties, leases and fees.
Miller Brittain Paintings Fetch High Prices At An Online Auction
Nearly 200 pieces of art were available to collectors as part of a recent online auction, including three Miller Brittain oil paintings.
