Fredericton Tech Entrepreneur Invests in Lulujo
Scott MacIntosh has invested in Lulujo, a global brand and retailer of premium baby products, also based in the city.
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Fredericton Council Votes Against Contributing $900,000 To City Motel Project
The council voted 6-5 against providing funding to the project that would see City Motel converted into apartments for homeless people.
Cannabis Industry Growth Opportunities Could Include Blueberries And Salmon
New Brunswick’s cannabis sector is on a growth trajectory shared by the rest of the industry. “Cannabis 2.0” is coming, and these are the kinds of ideas that will create more profitable companies and skilled jobs in an industry focused on health and sustainability.
Province Commits $1.4-Million To City Motel Affordable Housing Project
The Department of Social Development announced on Friday that they will put $1.4 million towards the John Howard Society’s project in converting the City Motel into apartments for homeless people.
Province Decides Not To Sell Cannabis NB
Cannabis NB will not be sold to a single private operator after all.
UNB Expert Helps Canadian Armed Forces Investigate Extremism In Its Ranks
University of New Brunswick professor Dr. David Hofmann is playing a leading role in the Canadian Armed Forces’ efforts to address far-right ideologies and extremism in the military.
N.B.’s Potential Motors Powers Up With Federal Investment
The $180,000 investment from ACOA will power the electric vehicle tech company’s hardware testing and product commercialization.
Cybersecurity Programs In High Demand With International Students
Lead professors at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity are unsure how online learning will impact the province’s talent pool because international students don’t need to come here to study right now.
Natural Gas Consumers Save Money And The Environment
Since 2014, the total price of natural gas has decreased an average of 35 percent in New Brunswick as more businesses are making the switch to cleaner energy sources that Liberty Utilities is ready to provide.
N.B. Government Projects $244.8-Million Deficit
The Finance and Treasury Board released the $10.6-billion budget Tuesday with an emphasis on investment in mental health services and public health care, distance education and affordable housing.
