Saint John Region Continues To Be Seller’s Market With Record Sales
The area set another sales record in January with 167 homes changing hands, an increase of 25 percent year-over-year.
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New Brunswick Has Received $3.4-Billion In Pandemic Relief
That accounts for relief benefits, support for businesses, wage subsidies and transfers to the municipal and provincial governments but excludes any of the regular funding New Brunswick would receive.
Halifax Airport Lost $70,000,000 in Revenue in 2020
There are currently only four places you can directly fly to out of HSIA. Before Covid-19 struck, the airport was supposed to have 46 destinations.
$3-Million Campaign Launched For New Ronald McDonald House In Halifax
Leslie McLean, a co-chair of the fundraising campaign, said the new space will double the number of families they can support.
Sales Down, But Profits Up At N.S.-Based High Liner Foods
The company released financial statements on February 24 that show it earned $7.4-million (U.S.) of profit in the fourth quarter, a significant turnaround from the $3-million the company lost last year over the same period.
Racism Must Be Addressed In N.B. Workplaces According To Survey
Respondents in a survey by the New Brunswick Multicultural Council indicated they find it difficult raising the topic of racism in their workplace due to concerns of being perceived negatively, white colleagues becoming defensive, and fear of reprisals.
Strang Expects Rising Covid-19 Cases In Nova Scotia, Warns Of Possible Community Spread
Several of the cases identified over the past few days have not yet been linked to travel outside the province or an existing case.
H & S Meats Opening Second Location In the Kennebecasis Valley
The owners of H & S Meats will be bringing a little bit of the Saint John City Market to Quispamsis with its focus on friendly, personal service.
Auditor General Says NB Power Needs To Prioritize Debt Repayment
Kim Adair-MacPherson said the utility’s debt stands at $4.9 billion as of 2020, an increase of $2 billion since 2002.
Minimum Wage Is Going Up Five Cents In New Brunswick
The provincial government announced an increase from $11.70 to $11.75 per hour starting April 1.
