Saint John Adds Record Number Of Apartments But It’s Not Enough To Meet Demand
The highest rent increase in Saint John came in the central peninsula, where the average rent increased by 5.3 percent.
New Brunswick
New City Market Shop Includes Bath Bombs, Soaps Made With Local Ingredients
The owner of The Blue Pelican relocated from Ontario to Darlings Island last November.
PLATO Testing Receives $200,000 Investment With Energy Company
The Fredericton-based company continues to grow. The latest $200,000 investment comes just over a month after the company received a $500,000 investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners.
Saint John Energy Shines A Light On Local Businesses
For more than 70 years, Saint John Energy has helped light up the city of Saint John with its lighting rental program. Now it’s out with the old and in with the new as LED lights and innovative technology become the norm.
These Immigrant Women Say ‘Canadian Experience’ Requirement Is Unclear
The requirement for the so-called ‘Canadian experience’ is often sought by many employers. But the experiences of Aida, Aisha and Hiba, three newcomer women who wear the headscarf, indicate it could be discriminatory.
Province Provides $4-Million To Support Employment Services In Saint John
During a virtual announcement Wednesday, Minister Trevor Holder highlighted the Learning Exchange’s successes, including two businesses that have employed people that completed their programs.
EUB Denies Irving Oil Application For Interim Increases On Wholesale Prices
The Saint John company recently applied to the Energy and Utilities Board to increase wholesale margins for furnace oil and from motor fuels on a temporary basis until a full hearing in April.
Radio-thon Raises Nearly $1-Million For Critical Outpatient Services At Saint John Regional Hospital
This year a total of $236,135 was raised in part due to a wide variety of generous corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
Maritimes Face Looming Welder Shortage
A new mobile welding program was introduced this week that will help expose more high school students in New Brunswick to the industry.
Saint John Joins Pilot To Support Immigrant Workers
Newcomer Employment Champions will work with employers on strategies and best practices for bringing on and retaining immigrant employees.
