N.B. Chambers Of Commerce Oppose Paid Sick Leave Proposal
The business organizations say the federal proposal would place a substantial financial burden on companies in the early days of Canada’s Covid-19 recovery phase.
New Brunswick
Online Conference And Podcast Series Aims To ‘Re-imagine’ N.B.
The series, organized by business organizations from around the province, begins with a virtual conference on May 28 featuring Premier Blaine Higgs and economist Richard Saillant speaking about N.B.’s fiscal realities.
In Pursuit Parking The ‘Pink Truck,’ Opening Uptown Saint John Storefront
The popular boutique selling clothing, accessories and giftware is opening a storefront location on Prince William Street because physical distancing isn’t possible in her signature truck for now.
Halifax Widens Sidewalks As Mayor Hints At Future Street Closures
As businesses tentatively begin to reopen and public health restrictions tied to Covid-19 start to ease, the city is looking at measures to support local businesses and get people downtown.
A Staycation Doesn’t Have To Mean Lounging On Your Back Deck
Tourism Minister Bruce Fitch says the hope is New Brunswickers will choose to explore their home province this summer.
Moncton Considering Making Main Street One Way, Adding Bike Lane To Help Downtown Businesses
City staff are looking into ways to help downtown business have more patio space to accommodate physical distancing.
Under Pandemic Pressure: Jennifer Gendron Provides Exercise Outlet
In the last of a three-part series Huddle spoke with Jennifer Gendron, owner of Lifestyles Health & Fitness Studio, about she fared through Covid-19 and her plans to reopen.
Greater Moncton Task Force Launches Action Plan For Economic Recovery
The five-phase action plan aims to guide efforts to rebuild and stabilize the region’s economy.
T4G Acquired By Calgary-Based MNP
The data services company T4G, which has offices Saint John and Halifax, has been acquired by one of Canada’s largest national accounting, tax and business consulting firms.
Saint John Considers Temporary Street Closures To Help Businesses
The city manager says said businesses seem to be “evenly split” on whether street closures would be a good thing for them.
