Inflation Hits 5.7 Percent In February
Statistics Canada says February’s increase was the largest in more than 30 years.
New Brunswick
New Brewery Takes Over Former Saint-Quentin Liquor Store
Novum Boreas’ founders have opened the physical home of their Saint-Quentin-based microbrewery.
East Coast Lifestyle Will Open Shop At Area 506 In Saint John
While many NB stores carry the brand, the Saint John expansion marks the company’s first proprietary sales space in New Brunswick.
Advocates Plead With Provincial Government To Help Fund New Fredericton Playhouse
The aging Fredericton Playhouse is in desperate need of replacement, but plans for a new performing arts centre have stalled without further government funding.
Saint John Energy Partners With Norwegien Firms For Pilot Project
Saint John Energy has partnered with Norwegian companies on a pilot project involving smart water heating technology and energy forecasting techniques.
N.B. Top Doctor Says Pandemic Isn’t Over Yet, Despite Restrictions Lifting
Dr. Jennifer Russel expects to see more surges in Covid-19 cases and more variants of the virus going forward
This Moncton Company Plans To Buy More Cranes To Keep Up With Demand
Josh Lirette, manager of operations with Dieppe-based Craneco Atlantic Crane Rentals, says the company plans to buy at least two or three tower cranes and several smaller ones as demand ramps up.
N.B. Salon Owners Celebrate Lifting Of Restrictions
Ashley McDavid, the owner of Luxe Salon in Riverview, says they’ll be taking down curtains and plexiglass that were in place during the pandemic.
N.B. Restaurants, Bars Excited To Return To Full Capacity
The Vice President for the Atlantic Division of Restaurants Canada hopes that New Brunswickers will begin filling bars and restaurants again after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions Monday.
‘Shelflation’ Causes $550-Million In Food Waste, Higher Grocery Bills
The greatest food waste was reported in the Atlantic region at 70 per cent and the lowest was in Saskatchewan at 42 per cent.
