Strang Says ‘No Guarantees’ N.S. Restrictions Will Be Lifted By Christmas
Nova Scotia’s top health official says he believes the situation can be brought under control within weeks if people follow the rules and the spread of Covid-19 slows.
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Eclair Lips Has Its Best Year Yet Thanks To New Brunswickers Buying Local
Covid-19 put major financial stress on many local retail businesses in New Brunswick, but Eclair Lips owner Sylvie Roy says 2020 will be her best year yet— all thanks to people’s commitment to buy local during the pandemic.
Rapid Testing Continues In Halifax, Aimed At Bar And Restaurant Staff And Patrons
The government is encouraging anyone who has worked at a bar or restaurant past 10 pm in the HRM to sign up for a rapid test, even if they don’t have symptoms.
Businesses Say Buy Local For Black Friday And Cyber Monday
These two big shopping days are critical for the survival of local businesses, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Saint John Shops Going Virtual-Only To Help Curb Spread Of Covid-19
Obscurity and Heartbreak Boutique have joined a growing number of restaurants, bars and retailers that have moved online or to curbside pickup or delivery over the past few days.
N.B. Group Launches Online Marketplace For Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Women in Business New Brunswick launched Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig, a free online platform where Indigenous women entrepreneurs, vendors and artisans can sell their traditional products, crafts and artworks.
Will Halifax Gyms Survive Another Shutdown?
Owners of Halifax fitness facilities say the government doesn’t realize many modern gyms operate on models that are safe and not great risks of spreading Covid-19.
New, $5,000 Grant For N.S. Businesses Hit By Public Health Restrictions
The money will support small, independently-owned businesses such as bars, restaurants, and gyms that as of today are no longer allowed to stay open.
Fredericton Region Moves To The ‘Orange’ Phase
Dr. Jennifer Russell also said that all non-essential travellers entering New Brunswick will have to self-isolate for 14 days, meaning that the Atlantic travel bubble is essentially over.
Another Explosion Rocks Recycling Facility On Saint John Waterfront
The latest explosion at the American Iron & Metal recycling facility comes two months after a fire prompted a large response by emergency crews.
