Halifax Council Mulls Living Wage For Seasonal, Part-Time, And Casual Employees
The report will look at the cost of paying every employee at least $15 an hour by April of 2023 and a “living wage” by April 2024.
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N.B. Opposition Parties ‘Have A Hard Time Believing’ Budget Numbers
Liberal Finance Critic Rob McKee questioned the figures presented to the public by the provincial government. He believes revenues will again come in far higher than they claim to fuel a significant surplus.
Improvements Considered To Workers’ Compensation System
Increasing the percentage paid for loss of earning benefits from 85 to 90 percent and boosting the maximum annual earnings threshold so more workers have their full wages covered are possible changes.
Why Nova Scotia Businesses Are Choosing To Keep Mask Mandates
Many businesses owners don’t yet feel safe dropping mandatory mask rules, even though the government has told them they can. Some argue the government’s decision to lift public safety rules is “passing the buck” to businesses.
N.B. Budget Promises Increased Spending And Tax Cuts
Finance Minister Ernie Steeves also announced a one-year cap on the allowable increase to rent while promising to implement a long awaited property tax reduction for non-owner-occupied residential properties.
The ‘Elephant To The South’ Will Determine Our Decision On Daylight Savings
There was some hope that the four Atlantic Premiers would emerge from their March 21 meeting with a new plan for how we manage our kitchen clocks throughout the year. But, to a man, the Premiers said it would all depend on what the United States ultimately decide to do.
After Rocky Start, Cannabis NB Is Debt-Free And Profiting
Cannabis NB’s CEO announced the Crown corp is now a profiting, distinct business from its original parent company, Alcohol NB/ANBL.
Moosehead Breweries Becomes Foundational Supporter of L’Arche Saint John
L’Arche Saint John partnered with the Greater Saint John Community Foundation to create the Brighter Futures Fund last September, allowing anyone to donate any amount in support of L’Arche Saint John.
Irving Seeks Input On New Facility At Saint John Mill
Officials say the new on-site facility would modernize the current water treatment being done to remove, reuse, and recycle materials created during the pulping process.
As Much As $300M Needed To Protect Vital NB/NS Trade Corridor
Rising sea levels and severe flooding caused by climate change are threatening the Chignecto Isthmus
