Most New Brunswickers Support Natural Gas Development, Poll Shows
The Corporate Research Associates poll conducted in August found that 61 per cent completely or mostly support the development of natural gas, up from 52 per cent in 2015.
Nova Scotia
Property Owners Ask Tenants To Push For Ending The Double Tax
New Brunswick’s apartment owners have been pushing the government to scrap the double tax on rental properties. Now they want renters to raise their voices, too.
Telus Opens Store In Uptown Saint John
The company has opened a dealer store in Market Square, making it the only telecom provider with a storefront location in the city centre since Bell Aliant closed their store earlier this year.
Saint John Theatre Company Launches Residency Program For Emerging Artists
The Atlantic Repertory Company (ARC) will help new theatre professionals develop their theatre careers and provide a deeper pool for locally staged productions.
Energia Ventures Launches Accelerator With Innovators From Across North America
The UNB program combines industry mentorship with classroom style programming. The goal is to take the companies through every aspect of launching a startup and graduate them ready for further investment.
Halifax’s Volta Launches Corporate Membership Program
Volta’s Corporate Memberships allow businesses and organizations to take advantage of the hub’s services.
New App Aids Caregivers of People with Dementia
Halifax-based DGI Clinical has launched a new app, SymptomGuide Dementia, that allows caregivers to track and manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
This Company Has Big Plans For Ride Sharing In The Maritimes
Gemoo is hoping 10,000 Atlantic Canadians will sign up to be part-time and full-time drivers to share their rides with other people, food and parcels.
N.B. Government Contributing $10 Million To Atlantic Canadian VC Firm
The province is contributing $10 million to Build Ventures, Atlantic Canada’s largest venture capital fund. The Halifax-based firm invests in startup technology companies in the Maritimes.
This N.B. Entrepreneur Wants To Bring The Craft Beer Experience To The Wine Industry
Henry Yates is the founder of Enso Beverage Company, a company that will regularly offer different kinds of wines from around the world and sell them in 250 ml cans at the liquor store.
