Symplicity Designs Offers Free Crisis Management Webinars For Businesses
The Moncton firm is offering services free of charge to help entrepreneurs weather challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nova Scotia Declares State Of Emergency
Premier Stephen McNeil declared a state of emergency on Sunday, giving police the authority to fine people and businesses for not obeying the rules of “social distancing” in public and workplaces.
N.S. Breweries, Bars Try To Stay Afloat As Taps Turned Off, Store Hours Restricted
Despite these unprecedented challenges to businesses and the workforce, craft brewers and bars remain positive that everyone will work together to survive.
Saint John Energy Will Help Customers Who Struggle To Pay Bills
The municipal utility is waiving interest fees for past-due balances until June 30 and, for the time being, won’t shut off anyone’s power due to non-payment.
Breathe Easy, You Can Still Buy N.B. Craft Beer For Now
Sean Dunbar, owner of Picaroons and president of the New Brunswick Craft Alcohol Producers Association, says they’re doing everything they can to ensure local brews are available to the public throughout the coronavirus process.
Halifax Fundraiser Raising Thousands For Out-Of-Work Servers
Hundreds of baristas, serves, cooks, and hostesses in the city have already lost their jobs because of COVID-19. But a new fundraiser that promises to put a little cash back into their pockets is picking up steam.
NB Liquor And Cannabis NB Reduce Operating Hours
The stores will close on Sundays, and have reduced hours from Monday to Saturday.
Meet One Man Who Is Not Happy About Low Gas Prices
When Colby Boudreau made his last bulk purchase of gas it cost him $1.06 a litre, but the price at the pumps in the Halifax area has since fallen to nearly $.70 a litre. “The customers are happy, everybody’s happy except me.”
Federal Help ‘Woefully Inadequate’ For Many N.S. Businesses
Companies in industries as diverse as restaurants and construction say measures like a 10 percent payroll subsidy aren’t enough to make a meaningful difference.
Saint John Chamber Wants Quicker Action From Federal Government
Ottawa announced a $27-billion relief package to help both individuals and businesses and now is the time businesses need these funds the most, says CEO David Duplisea.
