Organigram Lays Off Around 400 Employees
That represents around 45 percent of the Moncton cannabis producer’s workforce.
New Brunswick
Graduating N.B. Students Face Uncertain Job Market During Pandemic
While the provincial government and individual universities have announced one-time payments for students, there has yet to be a longer-term solution proposed for new grads entering the workforce.
Brilliant Labs Nurtures Creative Learning In Kids With Online Programs
The N.B. non-profit organization is utilizing technology and project-based learning to inspire children and involve the entire family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saint John Region Launches Campaign To Lessen Blow Of COVID-19
“Rise Up SJ” hopes to mitigate the negative economic impacts, while also building up to prepare for recovery once the pandemic is over.
Employee At Saint John Area Retirement Facility Tests Positive For COVID-19
Shannex, which operates Parkland in Quispamsis, said two other employees who work in Halifax and Dartmouth have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
N.S., N.B Walmart Workers Receive Early Bonus Payments Of More Than $6-Million
The employees are also receiving a $2 per hour raise for April, with Walmarts across the country looking to hire 10,000 more people to meet the need in stores.
N.B., N.S. Have Lost 38,200 Foodservice Jobs Due To Coronavirus Crisis
A Restaurants Canada survey found nine percent of restaurants have closed permanently across the country, and another 18 percent could close within a month if relief doesn’t come quickly.
N.B. Music Festivals Are Already Being Cancelled Due To COVID-19
Anything scheduled into early July has already been called off and major festivals such as AREA 506 in Saint John and Harvest Jazz & Blues in Fredericton are concerned, even though their events are months away.
It’s Take-Out Night: Check Out Huddle ‘Open For Business’ Directory
Whether it’s a restaurant on reduced hours or take-out and delivery-only, or a grocery store with special hours and delivery services, visit the directory regularly to see how and keep buying local and showing your support for local businesses.
Saint John Airport’s Commercial Flights Scrapped Until May
As of April 6, no commercial flights will fly in or out of the Saint John airport until at least the end of April.
