N.B. Adds 2,300 Jobs With Big Gains Made in Moncton
Saint John’s unemployment rate jumped from 5.7 percent to 6.4 percent, according to Statistics Canada.
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Irving Company New Brunswick Southern Railway Charged Over Oil Shipments
The charges allege the railway failed to create proper shipping documents and had unqualified personnel for shipments of crude oil.
N.B. Softwood Lumber Producers Hit With High Tariffs
Provincial minister responsible for trade calls the U.S. decision ‘unfounded and unfair’ for his province.
U.S. Lowers Softwood Duties, But Companies Still Face 20 Percent Rates
J.D. Irving, Limited will face a slight increase but its combined rate is still under 10 percent.
100 of the World’s Refineries May Close Because of Climate Change Policies
But the Carbon Tracker Initiative says Canadian refineries are amongst the ones likely to remain open.
New Brunswick Sets 19 as the Minimum Age for Marijuana Consumption
The New Brunswick government is setting 19 as the minimum legal age for cannabis use.
Canadian Economy Shrinks for First Time in a Year
The decline was caused by weakness in manufacturing and mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.
Saint John Companies With 600 Open Positions Host Job Fair for Sears Employees
More than 140 people attended fair with 22 companies that had more 600 job openings.
Commercial Properties Installing Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations
The property owner and manager wants to help tenants in Saint John and Moncton transition to electric vehicles.
Former Executive Says He Tried to Save Sears Stores, Jobs
Sears Canada’s former executive chairman defended his plan to turn around the embattled retailer.
