N.B. Premier Applauds Safe Restart Agreement
Blaine Higgs is applauding the $19-billion safe restart agreement reached between the provincial and federal governments.
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N.S. Premier Considering Opening To Rest Of Canada
Stephen McNeil says he is going to try for an agreement with other Atlantic bubble members on opening the province to the rest of the country, but he is not beholden to them.
Province Funds Training Videos To Assist Food Service Sector
Carol Alderdice of the TIANB said restaurant owners need all the help they can get with the cost of doing business, adding that this free training will be one less thing to worry about.
Program Encouraging Women In Trades Extended With Provincial Funding
The New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour announced that it will be giving jut under $500,000 to the New Boots: Progressing Women in Trades program, which will allow it to continue through March 31, 2023.
McAdam’s Largest Employer To Close, Leaving 59 People Without Work
CertainTeed Canada says its gypsum wallboard plant in the village will stop production on August 28 and close down completely by the end of February.
CFIB Says Small Businesses Need More Help
An extension to the end of the year for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) is a good start, but more help is needed for small businesses following the federal fiscal update.
StFX University Will Make Students Sign Covid-19 Waiver
It releases officials at the N.S. university from liability for Covid-19-related injury or death.
New Uptown Saint John Store Wants To Be Go-To Spot For Musicians
Port City Pro Shop had its grand opening on Wednesday. The shop, located on the second level of Market Square, sells professional audio and lighting equipment, musical instruments, accessories and more.
Halifax Co-Working Spaces Begin To Welcome Back Entrepreneurs, Freelancers
Volta officially opened its networking space on July 15, letting members who pay to use the shared group workspace back for the first time since Covid-19 forced the space closed in March.
ACOA Provides $5.2-Million In Support For Young Entrepreneurs
The money is being given to 21 initiatives delivered through five organizations across Atlantic Canada.
