New Brunswick Offers Property Tax Relief To Big Landlords
The provincial government released details Friday about a new property tax relief program that will roll out for the 2022 and 2023 taxation years for owners of large apartment buildings.
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Elsipogtog First Nation And SheBuilds Are Bringing More Women Into The Trades
With the help of three women apprentices, five houses have been built in the Elsipogtog First Nation community. SheBuilds, a female-owned construction firm, partnered with the community to bring awareness to women in the trades and to address the housing issue.
Here Are The Winners Of The Fredericton Chamber’s 2021 Business Excellence Awards
With its 2021 winners finally honoured Thursday evening at the Delta Fredericton, The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is already looking to get back on track for its 2022 Business Excellence Awards.
New Saint John Cocktail Lounge Challenges Your Expectations Of Hospitality
Eric Scouten’s retirement plan had always been to open a very small cocktail lounge. With Ka•ku•tə•ru ready to officially open this weekend, he’s arrived in that space — years before he ever saw himself there.
Proposed Law Gives N.B. Municipalities More Control Over Industry Taxes
The proposed law would let municipal governments set a heavy industry tax rate of 1.4 to 1.7 times the residential rate. Municipalities could also set a separate tax rate for other non-residential properties within that range.
Euston Park Social To Return To Shediac For Summer Beer Garden
Euston Park Social is bringing back its seasonal beer garden to Shediac at Parlee Beach, starting June 3.
N.B. Nursing Home Union Files Formal Complaint To Superintendent Of Pensions
The New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions says it has initiated legal proceedings to enforce pension law and protect nursing home workers’ pensions.
Fredericton-Based Parking App Bought By Toronto Technology Firm
HotSpot, a Fredericton-based parking app, has been acquired by IBI Group, a Toronto-founded technology firm.
Bank Of Canada Hikes Key Interest Rate to 1.5 Percent
The Bank of Canada has once again hiked its key interest rate. On June 1, the bank raised its overnight interest rate by 50 basis points, to 1.5 percent.
How Modern Komfort’s Small But Focused Start Is Paying Off
“It’s like over the last year we’ve been setting up a company, even though we’ve been in business nine years,” says co-owner Helen Champion, who will see the Fredericton business open a new store in Ottawa this week.
