Greek’s Quality Meats Closing After 50 Years
The makers of Lunenberg Sausage and Lunenberg Pudding are closing their doors. The move comes as their wholesale suppliers shut down and retial business lags in teh wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Here Are The Winners Of The Fredericton Chamber’s 2021 Business Excellence Awards
With its 2021 winners finally honoured Thursday evening at the Delta Fredericton, The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce is already looking to get back on track for its 2022 Business Excellence Awards.
Atlantic Canadian Credit Card Debt Growing With Inflation
In the face of sky-high inflation, Atlantic Canadians are taking on more credit card debt. According to a new study from Equifax Canada, consumers in the four provinces are carrying an average of $1,651 in credit card debt-up nearly nice per cent from last year.
New Saint John Cocktail Lounge Challenges Your Expectations Of Hospitality
Eric Scouten’s retirement plan had always been to open a very small cocktail lounge. With Ka•ku•tə•ru ready to officially open this weekend, he’s arrived in that space — years before he ever saw himself there.
Halifax Hopes Tearing Up Parking Tickets Will Drive More People Downtown
This summer, if you spend enough money at local businesses, the Halifax Regional Municipality will waive your parking ticket fees.
Proposed Law Gives N.B. Municipalities More Control Over Industry Taxes
The proposed law would let municipal governments set a heavy industry tax rate of 1.4 to 1.7 times the residential rate. Municipalities could also set a separate tax rate for other non-residential properties within that range.
Euston Park Social To Return To Shediac For Summer Beer Garden
Euston Park Social is bringing back its seasonal beer garden to Shediac at Parlee Beach, starting June 3.
N.B. Nursing Home Union Files Formal Complaint To Superintendent Of Pensions
The New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions says it has initiated legal proceedings to enforce pension law and protect nursing home workers’ pensions.
Fredericton-Based Parking App Bought By Toronto Technology Firm
HotSpot, a Fredericton-based parking app, has been acquired by IBI Group, a Toronto-founded technology firm.
Bank Of Canada Hikes Key Interest Rate to 1.5 Percent
The Bank of Canada has once again hiked its key interest rate. On June 1, the bank raised its overnight interest rate by 50 basis points, to 1.5 percent.
