Ottawa Considers New Speed And No-Fishing Restrictions To Protect Right Whales
After recent deaths, the Fisheries Minister is looking at what further actions can be taken to protect the endangered species in Atlantic Canadian waters.
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These 3 N.B. Companies Among 25 Up And Comers In National List
Five New Brunswick-based companies have been named to the Branham300 listing, which includes Canada’s top public and private information and communications technology companies. The top 250 companies and top 25 multinationals with Canadian operations are ranked by revenues, while the list of 25 up-and-coming companies are based on Branham Group’s assessment of innovation and long-term […]
Indigenous Businesses Contribute $1.6 Billion To Region’s Economy, With Women Leading The Way
There are approximately 850 Indigenous businesses in Atlantic Canada paying $296 million in wages to around 11,700 employees, 40 per cent of those being non-Indigenous.
Provinces, Ottawa Craft ‘Action Plan’ For Plastics Recycling
Canada only recycles about 9 per cent of the plastic it produces. According to a recent report prepared for Environment Canada by Deloitte and ChemInfo Services, in 2016 Canadians threw out 3.3 million tonnes of plastic, 12 times more than was recycled.
Atlantic Canada Scores High In Report On Global Startup Ecosystems
The region finished fourth amongst communities in the “activation phase,” a category for startup ecosystems that are relatively young and small. The widely-read global report is based on data from over one million companies across 150 cities.
‘Neighbourhood Treatery’ Reopens At East Point Shopping In Saint John
goji’s has a new look and more treat options including artisan hard ice cream, crepes, English toffee, caramel popcorn, and Peanut Brittle.
Hub Meat Packers Co-Founder Joseph ‘Joe’ Rinzler Passes Away At 94
The Moncton business leader started Hub Meat Packers with his three brothers, growing the company to 1,000 employees by the time it was acquired by Maple Leaf Foods in 2000.
Martha Stewart Once Came To N.B. To Kayak, This Time She Came To Talk Pot
The famous American TV personality and best selling author shared the stage with Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton and Civilized publisher Derek Reidle at the World Cannabis Congress in Saint John.
Moncton Votes To Charge 3.5 Per Cent Tax On Tourism Accommodations
The levy, which would apply to rooms in hotels, motels, inns, resorts and bed and breakfasts, will support tourism promotion and development and stimulate growth in the sector.
The Good And Bad News About Atlantic Canada’s Labour Market
New Brunswick needs to change its mindset as it faces demographic pressures, as well as the changing nature of work and technology globally, panellists at a Moncton event hosted by Statistics Canada say.
