Ottawa Commits $252-Million To Help Farmers And Food Processors
The amount is far lower than the $2.6-billion that the Canadian Federation of Agriculture said was needed for an agriculture and agri-food emergency fund to help maintain food security.
New Brunswick
Ang & Sal’s Hairstyling Closes After 36 Years In Uptown Saint John
Closing the salon on April 27 and leaving his clients was as painful to Salvatore (“Sal”) Scichilone as when he left Sicily by boat to come here in 1966.
City Council Votes To Keep Saint John Energy
Councillors voted overwhelmingly against the possibility of selling Saint John Energy at Monday’s meeting. They also voted against the idea of a new permit on heavy trucks using city roads.
Higgs Says Farmers, Other Businesses Must Be Patient As N.B. Re-Opens Economy
In the premier’s press briefing Monday there was a common theme, whether he was discussing how and when more businesses would open or his reasons for banning temporary foreign workers: public health and safety will come first.
N.B. Students Back To School September, But Another Shutdown Possible If Virus Returns
Education Minister Dominic Cardy says the province is preparing a plan to re-open that will include safety protocols inside the school and robust online programs if they must shut down again.
Simply For Life Pivots Online, Still Plans To Open Saint John Headquarters
The company, which operates 38 franchises across Canada, offers virtual nutritional coaching and online shopping with curbside pickup and delivery.
See Sight Jetboats Cancels 2020 Season
The jetboat company that gives visitors tours of Saint John’s Reversing Falls Rapids will resume operations in 2021.
Expansion Dieppe Launches Revamped Website To Support Businesses
The city wants to promote public and private land for sale, commercial and industrial space for rent, traffic counts, a business directory, and COVID-19 resources.
Councillor Moves To Block Sale Of Saint John Energy
Greg Norton cited the benefit of lower than average power rates and the utility’s flexibility as reasons not to part with the energy provider.
No New Cases, No Active Cases Of Covid-19 In New Brunswick
This makes New Brunswick the only province in Canada to have no existing cases, joining Yukon and the Northwest Territories with zero active cases as of Saturday afternoon.
