Bill To Allow Permanent Residents To Vote Proposed In N.B. Legislature
If the bill becomes law, New Brunswick will be the first Canadian province to allow permanent residents to vote municipally.
Saint John
Federal Funding Needed For Proposed St. Vincent’s Project
The proposed project would see the old high school on Cliff Street converted into a 60-unit residence. The renovations would lead to at least 30 affordable units, according to a plan presented to city council this week.
Saint John Outdoor Tour Operator Adding New Winter Mountain Biking Tours
With the province encouraging New Brunswickers to explore in their own back yards during Covid-19, Saint John-based Be Rad Adventure Company has grown this year.
N.B. Employers ‘Very Cautious’ About Hiring New Staff
Employers in Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John anticipate a relatively optimistic employment outlook next quarter but are feeling timid when it comes to hiring, according to one staffing firm.
Bank Of Canada Official Says Economy Won’t Recover Fully Until 2023
But deputy governor Paul Beaudry says Atlantic Canada’s relatively low Covid-19 caseload has allowed the region to keep the economy going with many businesses and establishments remaining open.
Operations Resume At AIM Recycling In Saint John
The west Saint John facility was ordered to shut down early last week after a pair of explosions exceeded the noise limit set out in their approval to operate.
Saint John Returing To ‘Yellow’ Phase Of Recovery
Dr. Jennifer Russell says while the outbreak in Zone 2 is not completely over, new case growth has slowed significantly
Proposed Saint John Development Will Make Retirement Living Something To Be Excited About
The Ethos Ridge development will include features that make it a great place to live, including balconies, a pool, bistro, a community garden, and easy access to waterfront and walking trails.
Liquor With Take-Out, Delivery Orders Becoming Permanent
The province allowed restaurants to sell liquor with meals as part of delivery and take-out orders during the phased recovery process from Covid-19. The policy change will now become permanent.
But the Higgs government has introduced changes to the Liquor Control Act which would make this revision permanent.
N.B. Downtown Associations Launch Campaign To Promote Local Businesses
DCNB represents the province’s 26 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), which focus solely on downtowns and represent the interests of downtown businesses.
