Rough Winter And Labour Shortages Slow Progress On North End Moncton Apartments
After a snowy, cold January and February the pace of construction of a new 102-unit apartment building on Lady Ava Boulevard picked up in March.
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New Committee A Growth Engine For N.B.’s Craft Alcohol Sector
Two years ago, the New Brunswick Craft Alcohol Producers Association called on the province and ANBL for a better mandate to prioritize local producers. The result is ANBL’s Craft Alcohol Producer Advisory Committee which will begin meeting later this spring.
N.B. Budget Falls Short For Both Tenants And Landlords
Tenants’ rights advocates say the budget is a tentative step in the right direction, but not enough. Landlords, meanwhile, say the changes have cranked up expenses and will stymie the development of new housing stock.
After School Daycares Left Out Of $700,000 Minimum Wage Funding
While the New Brunswick government will provide financial relief to early childhood educators to offset the cost of the $1.00/per hour minimum wage increase coming next month, a large group of operators say they’ve been left out of the money.
Saint John Chamber ‘Relatively Pleased’ With N.B. Budget
Chamber CEO David Duplisea said he’s pleased with the reduction of the double tax, which the chamber lobbied hard for
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N.B. Opposition Parties ‘Have A Hard Time Believing’ Budget Numbers
Liberal Finance Critic Rob McKee questioned the figures presented to the public by the provincial government. He believes revenues will again come in far higher than they claim to fuel a significant surplus.
Improvements Considered To Workers’ Compensation System
Increasing the percentage paid for loss of earning benefits from 85 to 90 percent and boosting the maximum annual earnings threshold so more workers have their full wages covered are possible changes.
NB Export Awards Recognize Innovative And Resilient Companies
Opportunities NB’s annual salute to the province’s many successful exporting companies is back after a two-year hiatus, and there will certainly be much to celebrate.
N.B. Budget Promises Increased Spending And Tax Cuts
Finance Minister Ernie Steeves also announced a one-year cap on the allowable increase to rent while promising to implement a long awaited property tax reduction for non-owner-occupied residential properties.
