Halifax’s ‘Living Wage’ Nearly $10 Higher Than Legal Minimum Wage
The Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives’ latest report on “living wage” shows Haligonians must make at least $22.05 an hour to meet their basic household needs.
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Circuit Breakers Will Continue In Saint John And Moncton Health Zones
Health Minister says the circuit breakers have been effective in bringing down Covid-19 case number, but case activity remains high in Zones 1 and 2 and positivity rates are above the provincial average.
Skies Looking Brighter At Greater Moncton Airport
In September, passenger levels at Moncton’s airport were at about 50 percent of the pre-Covid-19 era.
N.B. Economic Recovery More Nuanced Than A Simple Bounce Back, Analyst Says
At a glance, New Brunswick’s economy bounced back dramatically compatred to many other provinces. But economist Fred Bergman says the recovery was less simple and more uneven than that.
DIY Pottery Studio Set To Reopen In New Location After Robbery
After a couple of setbacks, including a robbery, DIY Pottery Studio is hoping to open in its new Moncton location later this week.
New Bedford Bakery Introduces Filipino Culture, ‘But With Our Own Touch’
Tinápe Artisan Breads and Cakes is located in Bedford and serves hand-made, Filipino-inspired sweets, sandwiches, and coffee.
Trailway Brewing Opening Location in Uptown Saint John
The Fredericton-based craft brewer will open a new location at 143 Union Street in Saint John, taking the spot previously held by Peel Pub, now First City Brew Pub.
Downtown Halifax Cultural Complex On Track To Open In Early 2022
After many starts and stops, the multi-level and multi-discipline cultural hub The Light House Arts Centre and its streaming service, Light House Go, are on track to open early next year.
N.B. Liberal Leader Says Strike Has Premier Blaine Higgs In ‘Panic Mode’
The New Brunswick Premier told the legislature the government can’t get a deal with the 22,000 workers because the national union leaders won’t allow for a compromise.
It Turns Out A Lot Of People Want To Stay At Dorchester Jail That’s Now An Airbnb
Bill Steele has seen an influx of inmates at his jail-turned-Airbnb in Dorchester, thanks to a visit from Love for Local New Brunswick ambassadors Jason Gallant and Mylène Theriault.
