WestJet Layoffs Include 279 Employees In N.B., 102 In N.S.
The company says it is closing its contact centres in Moncton, Halifax and Vancouver and will consolidate the centres to Calgary.
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Holy Whale’s Riverview Beer Garden Will Open Friday
The Alma-based brewery had opened a shipping container cafe that also served beer and snacks in 2017 on the Chocolate River Station’s parking lot. But to accommodate physical distancing requirements, they’ll open a beer garden this summer, just steps away on the deck of the Chocolate River Station.
Moncton Homes Selling Quickly, Even During Pandemic
Real estate agent Roger Leblanc says the market is based on supply and demand, and right now there aren’t many homes up for sale, and that’s good news for the sellers.
Atlantic Lottery Lays Off 61 Employees
The CEO says the corporation is facing business challenges requiring the organization to urgently transform, and COVID-19 has accelerated the need.
Gaëtan Thomas New CEO Of N.B. Francophone Business Network
Thomas had been the CEO of NB Power for a decade before stepping down in May.
N.S. Government Will Be Named In Proposed Northwood Lawsuit
Wagner’s Law Firm alleges the provincial government’s negligence “caused or contributed to the unsafe operation of Northwood Halifax, leading to the deaths of 53 residents throughout April and May of 2020.”
Saint John’s Bollywood Studio A Regional Centre For Popular Dance Form
Co-owners Chayan and Debalina Saha saw an opportunity to introduce Bollywood dance to Saint John when they came to Canada from India in 2016.
Atlantic Bubble Will Open July 3
The so-called “Atlantic Bubble” of open borders between the provinces means Atlantic Canadians will be allowed to travel between provinces in the region without having to self-isolate.
The Tipsy Tomato Takes Over Subway Space In Millidgeville
The renovations at the Saint John restaurant include a new patio that should open this week while the new interior space should be ready in three weeks or less.
Some Uptown Streets Will Close Weekends To Boost Foot Traffic For Businesses
The Open Streets pilot project will see closures for stretches of Germain, Canterbury, and Prince William streets on an alternating basis for 12 weekends between July and September.
