Fredericton, Moncton Regions Returning To ‘Yellow’ Phase
Premier Blaine Higgs said the Saint John health region (Zone 2) will remain at the “orange” phase of recovery for the time being.
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Finance Minister Says Spending Programs Needed To Prevent ‘Scorched Earth Economy’
Chrystia Freeland talked about the economy and national debt during a lunchtime Zoom conference with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Friday.
CyberNB Launches Incubator, Accelerator Programs
The Fredericton-based CyberHatch program that will work with 20 companies per year aims to drive immigration and create jobs in New Brunswick.
Covid-19 Restrictions Extended In Halifax
Covid-19 restrictions in the region around Halifax will remain in place for at least an extra week.
N.B.’s Employment Back To Pre-Covid Level With 4,200 Jobs Added In November
According to Statistics Canada, the 1.2 percent monthly increase is the first significant employment gain for New Brunswick since it saw substantial growth in May and June.
Canadians Will Spend Less This Holiday Season, Says Deloitte Retail Outlook
But managing partner Steve Lund says cities like Moncton may do better based on a recent APEC study that showed it is doing better than many others across the country.
LuminUltra Can Now Sell Its Covid-19 Rapid Test Kits Nationwide
The Fredericton company hired up to 15 people and expand its facilities in Fredericton as it ramped up production of the chemicals used in its newly developed tests.
Why Frank McKenna And Alicia Ismach Say Contact Centre Industry Laid Groundwork For Region’s Fintech Sector
A sector that began to develop when McKenna was New Brunswick’s premier has helped spark economic development in other Atlantic Canadian industries, including fintech.
Dieppe Rowhouse Development Will Offer Three-Bedroom Units For Families
The rental market has many one and two-bedroom options but not enough larger places for families settling in the region from around the world, says Lebson Realty.
Atlantic Canadian Cities Hit Hard By Pandemic, But Fare Better Than Large Urban Centres
A new report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council shows rural areas of the region were hit by more job losses than cities and saw their populations dwindle, even as urban areas grew.
