NB Liquor Makes Masks Mandatory
The change is being made to increase capacity in stores for the winter months, in order to reduce wait times outside.
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Resilient Syrian Entrepreneur Survives War, Now Must Pivot During Covid-19
After having to close for a few months during the pandemic, HS Empire reopened Saturday in Dieppe, offering electronics accessories and repair, as well as clothing, and international food items and giftware.
N.B. Natural Soap and Body Care Company Going Plastic-Free
The Sweeneys say switching to more eco-friendly packaging was always on their mind, but having their first son a few years ago pushed them to get the call rolling.
Ottawa Invests Additional $60-Million To Help Small Businesses In Atlantic Canada
The Trudeau government says the fund has helped protect 9,000 jobs in more than 1,300 small- and medium-sized enterprises in the Atlantic provinces.
Higgs Gives Rookie MLA Arlene Dunn Key Economic Files
The new MLA for Saint John Harbour, is the minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, Opportunities NB, Immigration and Aboriginal Affairs.
McDonald’s The Latest Business To Close In Brunswick Square
The sign outside the McDonald’s restaurant in the first-floor food court was recently removed.
Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Greater Moncton
It was supposed to come into effect on July 1, but in June, municipal councils decided to amend the by-law’s implementation date to October 1, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cannabis NB Reports Quarterly Profit Of $3.3-Million
It was the third straight profitable quarter for Cannabis NB, which had been plagued by multimillion-dollar quarterly losses since its opening in October of 2018.
Arlene Dunn’s Cabinet Appointment Shows Immigration Key To N.B.’s Growth
New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) President Moncef Lakouas says the appointment of an immigration minister means immigration is the priority for population growth, and that “it’s a good thing for the province.”
Atlantic Canadian Employers Lead On Salary Increases In A Historically Bad Year For All
Overall, the annual survey found 36 percent of Canadian organizations froze salaries this year, that’s much higher than the 2 percent of organizations forecasted to do so this year before Covid-19 hit.
