Trudeau Announces Plan To Provide Rent Relief To Businesses
The existing tax and rent deferral programs were only leading to mounting debt with many companies not generating revenue but still needing to pay fixed costs.
Saint John
Irving Oil Fined $200,000 For Failing To Protect Workers
Eighty workers were hurt in the explosion and fire at the Irving Oil refinery in October 2018.
Elizabeth MacLeod Figures Out The Puzzle Of Working From Home
In the latest installment of our Huddle @ Home series, Elizabeth MacLeod shares her secrets to staying happy and productive in her home office – including the completion of 1,000 piece puzzle.
‘Riff Raff’ Still Coming To Uptown Saint John, Just Not Yet
The store specializing in skateboard clothing and accessories and vinyl records of the heavier variety will focus on online sales for now. Juniper, a sustainable lifestyle shop, has delayed its uptown opening too.
Saint John Could Lose Up To $1.4-Million In Revenue Per Month
Mayor Don Darling said this shows we are not immune to the impacts of the global pandemic.
30 Percent Of Small Businesses Don’t Have The Cash To Cover April Bills
CFIB says their most recent survey results reflect the “dire straits” of the country’s small business, nearly 40 percent of which say they may close permanently because of COVID-19.
Graduating N.B. Students Face Uncertain Job Market During Pandemic
While the provincial government and individual universities have announced one-time payments for students, there has yet to be a longer-term solution proposed for new grads entering the workforce.
Saint John Region Launches Campaign To Lessen Blow Of COVID-19
“Rise Up SJ” hopes to mitigate the negative economic impacts, while also building up to prepare for recovery once the pandemic is over.
Employee At Saint John Area Retirement Facility Tests Positive For COVID-19
Shannex, which operates Parkland in Quispamsis, said two other employees who work in Halifax and Dartmouth have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
N.B. Music Festivals Are Already Being Cancelled Due To COVID-19
Anything scheduled into early July has already been called off and major festivals such as AREA 506 in Saint John and Harvest Jazz & Blues in Fredericton are concerned, even though their events are months away.
