Indigenous Leaders Blindsided, Business Leaders Unsurprised That Shale Gas Moratorium Is Lifted
Premier Blaine Higgs confirmed on Tuesday that his cabinet approved regulatory changes last month to permit fracking in the Sussex area.
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Inside Dieppe’s Newest Co-Working Space La Place
La Place is co-working hub includes 18 offices, two meeting rooms, a conference room, desk spaces, a kitchen and a hall.
Montreal Energy Tech Company Opening Office In Saint John
CaSA will be working on the development of the Integrated System Manager (ISM) for Saint John Energy’s new smart grid project. After the project is completed, the company plans to stay in the city permanently.
Deloitte Acquires N.B.’s Blue Spurs
The national consulting firm says the acquisition of Fredericton-based Blue Spurs will expand its Cloud Transformation capabilities nationally and grow its presence in Atlantic Canada.
Moncton Moves Ahead With Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags
The by-law would still allow businesses to provide plastic bags for certain products and offer single-use paper bags for a fee if a customer asks for them at the checkout counter.
Business Groups Say Bilingualism An Economic Asset, Much Like Natural Resources
On the year of the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act, the New Brunswick Business Council (NBBC) and Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick (CENB) are leading the creation of a working group that aims to increase the economic benefits that come from bilingualism in the province.
Cannabis NB Wins National Award For Talent Development
Cannabis NB is receiving accolades outside the province even as it faces heavy criticism at home for operating losses and staff layoffs over the last several months.
New Program Helps Immigrant Nurse Do What She Was Trained To Do…Be A Nurse
The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund helps newcomers a variety of professions and occupations get their professional credentials recognized more easily.
The Harvest Jazz And Blues For Startups Will Connect Companies From Around N.B.
From June 5 to 11, Startup NB will host the inaugural Startup Festival Week NB, a week-long celebration of local entrepreneurs.
Music Show Organizer Side Door Wins First Ever Gerry Pond Sales Award
Side Door will receive cash prize and the option for investment from NBIF and Innovacorp worth a total of $30,000.
