John Wishart Is the New CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce
The former journalist has been the interim head of the organization since Carol O’Reilly left in November.
New Brunswick
N.B. Is Adding Chinese Mobile Payment Platforms So Tourists Can Carry Less Cash
The tourism industry wants to make it easier for the millions of Chinese travellers expected to visit Canada in the next two years.
Area 506 Wants More Vendors and Musicians to Join Their ‘Container Village Family’
Organizer Ray Gracewood says they’re seeking applications for the popular New Brunswick Day Weekend festival on the Saint John waterfront.
Atlantic Lottery Corporation Is Testing Blockchain Technology
Blockchain, made popular by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, could also help create a digital wallet that would keep data on lottery customer transactions.
Air Canada Plans to Create 227 New Jobs in Saint John
The province is providing $1.5 million in the form of payroll rebates for the new jobs that are expected to be for business service agents.
Business Leaders Say ‘Buy Local’ Campaign Could Create Up To 9,000 N.B. Jobs
Entrepreneurs and philanthropists Jon and Leslie Manship have teamed up with fellow business leaders to launch ‘For the Love of NB’
The Medical Dragons’ Den Will Showcase Innovative Healthcare Research in N.B.
One research team will be awarded $500,000 at the April 7 event organized by The Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation.
Cabela’s Closes Moncton Shop
Bass Pro Shops – a hunting, fishing and outdoor gear chain with a store in Dieppe – completed a $5-billion (U.S.) acquisition of Cabela’s last year.
New Museum Will Be Constructed in Saint John On Former Coast Guard Site
The provincial government, which has already committed $50-million to the project, will now look to the federal government for financial assistance.
Moncton Company Plans 99-Unit Housing Development in City’s North End
The rezoning application passed first reading but two councillors expressed concerns about the proposal itself and the process for approving rezonings for new developments.
