U.S. Increases Duties On Canadian Softwood Lumber
The U.S. Commerce Department announced November 24 that tariffs for most producers would increase to 17.9 percent. That is nearly double the current rate of 8.99 percent.
Saint John
Dealerships Struggle With New Vehicle Shortages
A shortage of microchips throughout most of 2021 has created disruptions in the automobile supply chain.
Saint John Studio Driving The Next Wave Of EV Design
CAM Institute of Design & Studio wants to be the go-to destination for modelling new electric vehicle designs, while training the next generation of brilliant designers and modellers.
Irvings Donate $2-Million Gift To Cancer Survivorship Program
A gift of $2-million, given Tuesday to the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, will help the charitable organization further a holistic cancer survivorship program offered by the hospital and Horizon Health Network.
Workplace Fatality At AIM Recycling
Emergency crews were called to the industrial facility on the city’s west side around 9:15 a.m., November 24.
Former Port CEO Sworn In As Senator
Jim Quinn was among eight new Canadian senators to be sworn in on Monday.
More Than 99 Percent Of N.B. Government Workers Are Vaccinated
Fewer than 600 provincial government employees in New Brunswick are currently unvaccinated against Covid-19. They remain on unpaid leave.
Fredericton’s Introhive Says Employee Satisfaction Contributes To Higher Revenues
Fredericton’s Introhive is breaking records by taking home awards for employee satisfaction and company growth.
‘Staffing Pressures’ Reported Amid New Vaccine Mandate
Health Minister Dorothy Shephard says that, as of late Friday, about 325 employees within the Horizon and Vitalité health networks did not meet the province’s new vaccination mandate.
Eric Scouten’s Cocktail Bar Will Open In Early 2022
Local mixologist Eric Scouten will open his cocktail bar in uptown Saint John next year. It will be located on Grannan Street, where Rogue Coffee used to operate.
