Ten Of 11 N.B. CUPE Locals Accept Tentative Deal
The five-year deal includes annual two percent wage hikes plus a 25 cent per hour wage increase and casuals will now be paid 100 percent of the regular rate.
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N.B. Unveils Sweeping Local Governance Reforms
Under the new rules, the number of local governments—cities, towns, villages, rural communities, and regional municipalities—will be reduced from 104 to 78.
Circuit Breaker To End For Moncton, Miramichi Regions
Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., circuit breaker measures in the Moncton region and the Miramichi health zone will end and new measures will begin.
What N.B. Companies Should Know About A Billion-Dollar Procurement Opportunity
The supply chain lead for Opportunities NB says the NB First Procurement Strategy is a lever for economic development and wants to help local companies take advantage of this opportunity to grow.
Most Atlantic Canadians Believe Unvaccinated Workers Should Be Fired
A new poll shows most Atlantic Canadians believe workers in specific fields should be fired for refusing to get vaccinated.
From EV Batteries To Harvesting Seaweed, NBIF Event Promotes Cleantech Collaborations Between Businesses And Researchers
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation is hosting a virtual event on November 24 to spotlight and unite researchers and business owners in the fight against climate change.
PLATO Testing Partners With BMO, Amazon To Train Indigenous Students
The Indigenous-led and staffed IT services and training firm has partnered with BMO Financial Group to offer the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start program to Indigenous students across Canada.
Former Tomavo Employee Unsurprised At Produce Seller’s Insolvency
Alex Olmstead, a former Tomavo employee, never received complete payment for the work he did for the grocery chain. He says he’s not surprised by Tomavo recently declared bankruptcy.
Industry Heavyweights Tapped For ‘Fulcrum,’ UNB’s Innovation Partnership
Fulcrum is a research initiative that combines the knowledge of academia and industry. Led by UNB Vice-President David MaGee, Fulcrum builds research partnerships that encourage academic engagement outside of UNB.
Tentative Agreement Reached Between ANBL And NB Liquor Workers
The New Brunswick Liquor Corporation has confirmed a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 963 and the nearly 600 employees the union represents.
