Province Says Economy Is Already Being Affected By CN Strike
Premier Blaine Higgs says the province is experiencing supply chain interruptions on inbound and outbound goods, including fuel, manufacturing, retail, and agriculture and aquaculture.
New Brunswick
Higgs Government Proposes Changes That Would Allow Sunday Home Sales
Currently, open houses are permitted on Sundays through the Days of Rest Act and Exemptions Regulation Act, but not the selling of real estate.
How Women Are Breaking Down Barriers To Working In Fields Like Engineering and Tech
An organization that promotes and empowers women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) held its second annual conference on the weekend in Fredericton.
The House of Chan Opens New Location In McAllister Place
The House of Chan has opened its fourth location in the city at McAllister Place on the city’s east side.
Strong & Free Hitting the Road, Putting Historic One Princess Street Back On The Market
Strong & Free and its owners are leaving their home at One Princess Street to have the freedom to travel across the country to work more closely with its clients and wholesalers.
Entrepreneur And Game Fan Setting Up ‘Community Arcade’ In Fredericton
Shawn Smith, founder and CEO of Don’t dis-my-ability Consultation Services, says the arcade at The Ville Cooperative will raise money for programs at the community centre.
Employers Looking For Employees With ‘Human Skills’ Like Sociability And Grit
“Technical skills” can be taught said a Conference Board of Canada official at consultation sessions hosted at the Future Skills Centre in Moncton on Wednesday.
Fredericton Startup Awarded $25,000 from Volta Cohort
New Brunswick startup RIDDL was named as one of the five winners of Volta’s semi-annual pitch competition, Cohort.
N.B. Economy Dominates First Question Period In Provincial Legislature
Last week, Glencore announced the closure of its Brunswick smelter in Belledune, which will leave 420 people without work.
The Average Atlantic Canadian Makes $5,000 Less Than People In The Rest Of The Country
The region is also lagging behind when it comes to employment and productivity, but it can catch up according to a new report by the Fraser Institute.
