Saint John Sees ‘Dramatic Improvement’ In Net Debt, Reserve Funds
Saint John’s net debt stood at $159.4 million at the end of 2021, down from more than $330 million just three years earlier.
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Off Grid Ales’ New Owners Plan Move, Image Upgrade
Tallyia MacMullin and Tim Byrne, the new owners of Off Grid Ales are planning to move the brewery to MacMullin’s hometown and implement some brand changes for the popular solar-powered craft brewery.
The Ginger Agency Acquires Bonfire Communications
The Fredericton agency is acquiring Saint John-based Bonfire Communications Inc. in a move the companies say will form New Brunswick’s largest marketing agency.
$205K For Affordable Housing Upgrades In Saint John
Saint John Non Profit Housing will receive $154,944 to renovate 21 affordable housing units spread across five of its buildings in the city’s north end. The remaining $50,000 will go to Sister Sheila Housing Corporation for its 10 affordable units at Sister Sheila Manor.
How The Newcomer Employment Champions Started In Saint John
The YMCA Newcomer Employment Champions (NEC) program helps immigrants overcome barriers to securing employment.
Saint John Region Chamber Elects New Board Chair
Derrick Stanford is the former president and CEO of Saint John Airport. Stanford held that role from 2016 until he stepped down last year.
Saint John Energy Profits Spike Post-Covid
At the utility’s annual general meeting (AGM), president and CEO Ryan Mitchell told stakeholders that the company’s core business profits have remained steady throughout the pandemic.
Gahan House And Captain Dan’s To Open Wharf Beer Garden For The Summer
Gahan House and Captain Dan’s will be opening a beer garden in the Shediac area, at the Pointe-du-Chêne wharf, this summer.
Fredericton Company Snags National Deal With Tommy Gun’s Barbershop, Eyes European Market
The Fredericton-based company announced a new partnership this week with Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop, a deal that adds another 75 franchised barbershops across Canada to the growing list of locations selling Educated Beards’ products.
