Nearly 850 Dalhousie University Staff Poised To Go On Strike Over Pensions
The 844 employees work in administration and technical support and are spread out over the Halifax campus, the agricultural college in Truro, and New Brunswick.
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Jeff McAloon Resigning As CEO Of Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation
During his tenure, McAloon led the $12-million capital campaign for the Clinic 1 expansion project, which reached its fundraising goal in late March.
Halifax Employment Growth Continues, 2,400 Jobs Added Last Month
Halifax’s labour force keeps growing, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Atlantic Bubble Will Not Reopen April 19
Unrestricted travel between the four provinces won’t resume until May 3.
N.B. Won’t Renew First Nation Tax-Sharing Agreements
Premier Blaine Higgs made the announcement Tuesday, calling the existing agreements “unsustainable and unfair.” New Brunswick’s six Wolastoqey Chiefs describe the decision as a “crushing attack on the economic viability of First Nations in New Brunswick.”
Federal Government Signs $5.9-Billion Aid Deal With Air Canada
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the money will come in the form of repayable loans and equity investment in the airline.
Operation Feed SJ Eyes Larger Mission
Retired Army veteran Patrick Gordon, the founder of Operation Feed SJ, is determined to erase poverty in Saint John, one bag of food at a time.
Fredericton Yoga Studio Doubles Size Of Its ‘Nest’ During Pandemic
In October 2020, The Nest Yoga left their franchise, Modo Yoga, to operate independently. They have since expanded to a second studio which allowed them to nearly double their classes offered to over 50.
Low-Income Families Can Tap Into $98-Million Fund To Help Pay Rent
The New Brunswick Housing Benefit will support nearly 6,700 low-income families over the next seven years, with payments that range from $300 to $475 per month for a maximum of three years.
