Saint John Planning Committee Approves 56-Unit Affordable Housing Development
The city-centre apartment complex will have an on-site daycare and units that will be lower-cost than many of the higher-end developments being constructed in the area.
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Going Once, Going Twice…Is the Future Of Local Auctions Online?
This year’s art auction hosted by Liz Isaac & Citadel Gallery Auctions, featuring work by Miller Brittain and Christopher Pratt, will be held exclusively online, reflecting how the auction world has adapted during the pandemic.
Eastlink Spending $26-Million On New Brunswick Mobile Expansion
The Nova Scotia company, which has already made investments in Saint John, Fredericton, Shediac and Sussex, is bringing more mobile services into the northern part of the province.
More N.B. Public-Sector Workers Vote In Favour Of Strike
The locals represent thousands of public-sector workers including correctional officers, school bus drivers, school custodians, educational support staff, social workers and probation officers, among others.
New Brunswickers Now Must Prove They’re Vaccinated To Enter Most Businesses
In addition to masking up again, proof of Covid-19 vaccination is now required to access a lengthy list of non-essential facilities such as gyms, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, theatres, indoor pools and arenas.
Saint John Sea Dogs Chosen To Host 2022 Memorial Cup
Trevor Georgie, president and general manager of the Sea Dogs, has said the 10-day tournament is estimated to generate $10-million in economic impact.
Saint John Council Approves 500-Unit Residential Development
Somerset Investments Ltd. put forward a proposal to construct between five and six buildings on Technology Drive.
Owners Of MOCO Open Taco And Tequila Restaurant In Fredericton
Located on Queen Street, they want Dos Toros to be a fun downtown destination, “where not-too-fancy people can come in, dressed however they want and have one too many drinks and three too many tacos.”
VIA Rail Should Expand Maritime Service, Says Transportation Advocate
The passenger train can easily make two round trips a week between Halifax and Montreal, says Ted Bartlett.
N.B. Government Reaches Tentative Deals With Bargaining Units Representing 8,000 Employees
They include more than 6,000 registered nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse managers and nurse supervisors working in hospitals, public and community health programs, Ambulance NB and extra-mural programs.
