Greater Moncton Targets 2,700 Immigrants A Year By 2024
The Greater Moncton area launched its 2020-2024 immigration strategy in front of approximately 150 people at the Avenir Centre on Thursday.
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Volta Announces Pitch Competition Finalists
Fifteen Atlantic Canadian early-stage technology startups will pitch at the fall 2019 edition of the Volta Cohort Pitch Event later this month.
N.B.’s Kognitiv Spark Named A Deloitte ‘Company To Watch’
New Brunswick-based IntroHive was also named a 2019 Technology Fast 50 winners. Like Kognitiv Spark, they were also the only Atlantic Canadian company among the winners in their category.
New Mandatory Levy Promises Growth For Tourism Industry
The head of the Saint John Hotel Association says the funds help grow the tourism industry in the city, which already has a voluntary levy that helps fund Discover Saint John.
Higgs Says Cannabis NB Could Be Sold If Its Finances Don’t Improve
The Crown corporation is losing money and the premier says if they are in the retail business they have to be competitive.
For N.B. Foodies, An Historic Fort Outside Sackville The Place To Be Wednesday
The province’s top chefs served up their best to guests of the Eating Heritage Food Tourism Symposium at Fort Beausejour – Fort Cumberland.
Construction To Start On Moncton “Community Hub” With Affordable Apartments
The $3.2 million project project will include affordable apartments and community spaces.
Thunder Hill Plans To Open Gluten-Free, Specialty Bakery In Saint John
Jenn Guimond’s bakery caters to people who want tasty sweets and other baked products but have a variety of dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegan, or the popular keto diet that features low carbs and high amounts of fats.
Irving Oil Refinery Explosion Charges Set Over Until February
WorkSafeNB says three charges were laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) in connection with the explosion that occurred in October 2018.
Saint John Businesses Form Social Investment Circle Called The ‘Quarter Club’
Area leaders are pooling their donations, powered by United Way, to have a larger impact on mental health and domestic violence than they could have individually.
