Moncton Businesses Facing Labour Shortages, Says Chamber Survey
The survey by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Moncton shows business owners are optimistic about the local economy, but more pessimistic about the provincial outlook in 2019.
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Irving Oil One Of Canada’s Top Employers For Third Straight Year
Innovatia, the University of New Brunswick, and Saint John-based CBCL, an engineering and environmental firm with offices in Fredericton and Moncton, also made the list.
Boutique Zekara Opening New Location In Uptown Saint John
The women’s fashion boutique will open later this month at the former location of Ella The Shop at 101 Prince William Street.
N.B.’s Labour Force Grew In 2018, But Economist Says Trend Likely Won’t Continue
Richard Saillant says annual data from Statistics Canada shows slight growth in New Brunswick’s labour force by 600 people, but underlying demographic challenges remain.
Developer Sees Port City’s Potential, Buys Union Street Apartment Complex
A real estate investor from Western Canada is the latest to see the potential of Saint John’s Union Street, a long-neglected uptown thoroughfare that has seen a fresh round of development and investment over the last year.
UNB’s Summer Institute Looking For Startups With ‘Big Vision’
The Fredericton-based program will accept up to seven companies to take part in the intensive, globally recognized accelerator that will run from April 29 – July 19.
Dolma Turning Restaurant Into Event Centre, Adding Sushi Bar To The Cafe
The popular Moncton company is shaking things up, turning the 2nd Floor restaurant into an event centre. The cafe across the street will also serve as a sushi bar with Japanese street-food after hours.
N.B. loses 3,100 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Jumps To 8.4 Per Cent
Nationally, the unemployment rate for the year fell to 5.6 per cent – the lowest in 43 years.
Colwell’s Fashions Closing In Uptown Saint John
The fashion retailer that has been an uptown fixture for 30 years is closing its doors in Brunswick Square January 31.
Fredericton Head Shop Closing After 26 Years
Owner Jackie Veinott says the mass commercialization cannabis paraphernalia following legalization was the main cause for the store’s closure.
