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.
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.
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.
Regular Season CFL Game May Be Played In Moncton In 2019
On Thursday, the Canadian Football League announced a regular−season game will probably be played in Halifax, Moncton or Antigonish as part of the Schooners franchise drive.
The Top Five Huddle Stories Of 2018
As another year comes to a close, we take a look back on Huddle’s most popular stories of year. Here are some of the stories you read the most:
Moncton Beefs Up Incentives To Get More $10-Million Projects Built Downtown
There are already five projects worth more than $10-million, and many smaller ones in the pipeline, including FiveFive Queen, a condo complex and boutique hotel that will also have a Gahan Pub.
A Tuxy Onesie For Women And Children Too, Just In Time For Christmas
The creators of the world’s first cool looking onesie have had a crazy year, and they don’t plan on slowing down in 2019.
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