Irving Oil Fined $200,000 For Failing To Protect Workers
Eighty workers were hurt in the explosion and fire at the Irving Oil refinery in October 2018.
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Coronavirus Opens Up Unexpected Opportunities For Kognitiv Spark
An N.B. startup that uses the Microsoft HoloLens to connect experts with technicians in the field is seeing its business inquiries more than triple, many from the healthcare sector on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.
Half Of Small Businesses Will Close If Restrictions Stay In Place Past May
The latest survey from CFIB also found that most small businesses want governments to provide hardship grants to help cover rent and other costs and help them deal with mounting debt.
Atlantic Ballet Makes Masks To Keep Staff Employed And The Community Safe
Gelena Devedjinejad makes about 100 costumes a year for the Atlantic Ballet of Canada. But since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the former medical doctor has switched to making fabric masks.
The Chef Group Launches Online Cooking Classes
Rivers Corbett has launched CHEFtorial, which aims to help chefs make up for lost income and create connections during social distancing.
Buying A Special Care Home Made It Easier For This Couple To Move Home From B.C.
The stars aligned for Julie and Greg Steeves when they were planning to move back to N.B. to be closer to family.
Elizabeth MacLeod Figures Out The Puzzle Of Working From Home
In the latest installment of our Huddle @ Home series, Elizabeth MacLeod shares her secrets to staying happy and productive in her home office – including the completion of 1,000 piece puzzle.
Insurance Companies Are Giving Car Owners A Break On Premiums
With so many people self-isolating and staying home, Insurance Bureau of Canada spokesperson Amanda Dean says fewer vehicles are on the roads right now, which means fewer claims.
CEO Of Francophone Business Group Resigns To Join Assumption Life
Thomas Raffy will be replaced on an interim basis by Marie Chamberland, the board chair of the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick.
United Sign Making 10,000 Face Shields For N.B. Healthcare Workers
Matt Symes, CEO of Moncton- and Halifax-based Symplicity Designs, had just bought the Dartmouth-based signage company in January. Making medical protective gear wasn’t part of the original plan.
