Unemployed N.B. Workers Can Apply For $900 Benefit Beginning Monday
The benefit is intended to help to bridge the time between when people lose their employment or close their business to when they receive their federal benefits.
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Region’s Charities Facing Layoffs, Closures Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Imagine Canada is projecting that three months of mandated social distancing and the economic downturn associated with COVID-19 will cause charities to lose $9.5 billion and lay off more than 117,000 employees.
You Can Now Shop In Sequoia Fredericton’s 3D Online Store
Chelsey Daley doesn’t have a traditional online store. But as coronavirus forces businesses to adapt, she chose the option that will allow customers to “walk through” her store virtually.
Fredericton’s DrinkNB Brings Craft Ciders And Beer To Your Door
A new online order and delivery service is now bringing a selection of local beer and cider right to front doors in the greater Fredericton area.
Ottawa Announces 75 Percent Wage Subsidy For Small Businesses
In his national address Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that the original 10 percent subsidy was not enough to help small businesses get through the coronavirus crisis.
New Brunswick Unveils $50-Million In Financial Support For Economy
Up to 35,000 New Brunswickers are suddenly unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday Premier Blaine Higgs announced a $50-million plan to support the province’s economy.
Italian By Night Shares Recipes Online, Gives You A Night Out At Home
The kitchens are closed at the uptown Saint John restaurant, but its loyal customers can still enjoy the restaurant’s dishes via social media and even try their hand cooking the savoury meals.
Organigram Plans To Reduce Workforce To Address Coronavirus Measures
The Moncton-based is also donating 500 liters of ethanol and working with Moncton’s Mapleton Pharmacy to produce hand sanitizers for the healthcare sector.
N.B. Cultural Workforce Does Things Like Live-Streaming To Make Up Lost Income
The coronavirus pandemic has made earning a living really difficult for musicians like Michel LeBlanc from Dieppe and artists like Sarah Jones from Saint John.
Fredericton Entrepreneur Launches Online Store For Plant-Based Products
Veggie Direct will launch this week with around 15 local businesses offering more than 200 items ranging from coffee to soap, delivered contactless within one to two days.
