St. John’s Startup Wins Gerry Pond Sales Award
The award is named after Gerry Pond, who co-founded Propel in 2003. Since then, he’s played an integral role in the organization, which helps launch tech startups in Atlantic Canada.
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Maritime Cities Lost 20,000 Jobs In April
Unemployment in Halifax, Saint John, Moncton continued to climb last month as the Canadian economy suffered unprecedented job losses brought on by Covid-19.
Pandemic Impacts ‘Completely Devastating’ For Saint John Airport
The Atlantic Canada Airports Association estimated the operational revenue loss for the region’s airports could be as high as $118-million this year.
Saint John’s Taco Pica Has Closed Its Doors For Good
The popular Latin American restaurant has been operating for 26 years and led the way in creating a vibrant culture and restaurant scene in the uptown core.
‘Let’s Hummus’ To Expand With Location In Uptown Saint John
The popular Lebanese take-out restaurant plans to open on Water Street after the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted on eating in restaurant dining rooms.
N.B. Chambers Of Commerce Launch Recovery Guide For Businesses
The guide is meant to help businesses craft a written operational plan, which is required before they re-open.
Key Industries Wants To Celebrate Saint John’s ‘Essential Heroes’
Key Industries is giving away 1,000 t-shirts to local heroes as a way of saying thanks for stepping up during the COVID-19 crisis. The public will be able to nominate individuals, organizations, or businesses over at the Key Industries and Promo Heroes Facebook pages.
Calgary Investors Purchase Uptown Saint John Office Building
Brock Rogerson, who currently owns about 133 residential units in Saint John, says the building on Prince William Street has great potential if the planned Fundy Quay project goes ahead.
Ang & Sal’s Hairstyling Closes After 36 Years In Uptown Saint John
Closing the salon on April 27 and leaving his clients was as painful to Salvatore (“Sal”) Scichilone as when he left Sicily by boat to come here in 1966.
City Council Votes To Keep Saint John Energy
Councillors voted overwhelmingly against the possibility of selling Saint John Energy at Monday’s meeting. They also voted against the idea of a new permit on heavy trucks using city roads.
