Fredericton-Based LuminUltra Wins National Recognition For Benefits Program
Fredericton-based LuminUltra has received national recognition for a series of policies that allow its employees a greater work-life balance.
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Let’s Hummus Owner Alex Haram Opening International Grocery In Uptown Saint John
Be My Shopper owner Alex Haram says he’s not simply focusing on opening a Lebanese supermarket, but will instead have plenty of international items when he opens the grocery store next month.
Average Home Price Surpasses $300K In Saint John Region
The Saint John Real Estate Board said the average price of homes sold in March was $306,419. According to figures released by the board, that was nearly 16 percent higher than one year ago.
Popeyes Cuts Hours, Seeks More Staff To Deal With Customer Demand
Even though the lineups are more manageable compared to opening day, there is still hype over the restaurant, and lineups can still be long. The general manager is asking customers to be patient as this newly trained staff collect their bearings from a hectic fortnight.
Halifax Home Prices Will Rise By 12.5 Percent This Year
A new report from Royal Lepage predicts the average Halifax home will cost $545,000 by the end of the year, compared to $484,800 at the end of 2021.
Saltwire Lays Off 27 Employees As Flyer Business Declines
In a memo sent out to employees late last week, the company said it was laying off 27 people, as it moved its St. John’s, Newfoundland flyer-packaging operations to the “highly-automated Halifax production centre, where production costs are significantly lower.”
Construction On Atlantic Carrier’s New Home Underway In Moncton Industrial Park
Construction is underway for the new home of Atlantic Carrier in Moncton’s Caledonia Industrial Park.
Uptown Saint John’s New Uptown Dollars Gift Cards Sell Out In Hours
The introduction of a gift card means Uptown Dollars can now be used just like a debit card at participating businesses within Uptown Saint John, including stores, boutiques, restaurants, accommodations, theatres, or services.
Long-Term Care Wages Should Match Health Care: CUPE
Ahead of the October strike by health care workers, the New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions (NBCNHU) called on the province to immediately raise wages for long-term care workers by $4 an hour.
Saint John Plans To Waive Sidewalk Café Permit Fees
The growth committee recommended Common Council approve the initiative, which would effectively waive 100 per cent of sidewalk café permit fees, and fees for parking spaces where patios are constructed.
