N.B. Loses 1,100 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Jumps to 8.3 Per Cent
According to Statistics Canada’s latest labour force survey, Saint John and Moncton continue to perform well compared to other parts of the province.
New Brunswick
Fredericton Company Producing Video Games To Help Youth With Mental-Health Issues
A young New Brunswick company is close to getting the data it needs to assess whether its new video game is effective in helping children cope with anxiety.
And The Name For Moncton’s New Downtown Events Centre Is…
Centre Avenir Centre will have its official public launch on the weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free concerts, self-guided tours of the new facility.
Pets Have A Sore Spot? This Saint John RMT Will Give Them A Massage
Josh Fry is the owner of New Brunswick Sports Massage Clinic, which serves his human clientele. But he’s also the owner of Thera-Paws, an at-home massage therapy practice for dogs and cats.
Saint John Theatre Company Launches Residency Program For Emerging Artists
The Atlantic Repertory Company (ARC) will help new theatre professionals develop their theatre careers and provide a deeper pool for locally staged productions.
BDC Economist Says 50 Per Cent Of Atlantic Canadian Businesses Face Labour Shortages
Pierre Cléroux says companies are turning down business because they don’t have the workers, but they can solve their problems by hiring more immigrants and people from communities that face high unemployment.
Energia Ventures Launches Accelerator With Innovators From Across North America
The UNB program combines industry mentorship with classroom style programming. The goal is to take the companies through every aspect of launching a startup and graduate them ready for further investment.
Saint John Chamber Announces Outstanding Business Awards Finalists
The annual awards gala on October 11 will honour the Saint John region’s most dynamic and significant contributors in seven categories: Business Excellence, Entrepreneurial Achievement, Emerging Enterprise, Young Entrepreneur, Big Heart, Chair’s Award and the Passion for Change award.
Uptown Donuts Bringing A Gourmet Twist To A Classic Treat
Melissa Whiting’s gourmet donut shop is opening soon in the Saint John City Market.
Survey Shows Atlantic Canadian Parents Are More Chill About Marijuana Legalization
A study commissioned by Organigram reflects the correlation between marijuana usage level and the comfort of parents in talking about the topic with their children.
