N.B. Orders Most Private Businesses To Close Doors To The Public
Premier Blaine Higgs declares a “state of emergency” to ensure people respect the “social distancing” practices necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Bars And Barbershops Amoung Businesses To Close In N.S.
Premier Stephen McNeil has announced more mandatory business closures, which take effect Thursday at midnight.
Maritime Supply Chain Strong, Despite Panic Buying
Major retailers in the Maritimes and the industry’s largest association say the supply chain is strong and working to meet unprecedented stockpiling and panic buying during the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Sets Up United Way Fund For Atlantic Canadian Communities
Atlantic Business Interiors is teaming up with United Ways across Atlantic Canada to create the Atlantic Compassion Fund. The fund will support the people most impacted by the widespread social distancing and other public health measures being implemented across the region.
Air Canada Cancels N.B. Flights As Airports Try To Ride Out Reduced Traffic
Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton airports experience cutbacks as airlines face immense financial pressure from travel restrictions and cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic.
N.B. Municipal Elections Postponed Due To Coronavirus
Municipal elections were scheduled to take place on May 11.
School of Professional Makeup Gets Greenlight After Successful Pilot
Local beauty entrepreneur Alisha Anderson eventually hopes to open a brick-and-mortar educational facility in Saint John.
Murphy Group Lays Off 400, Other Restaurants Close Across Maritimes
Murphy Hospitality Group is closing all of its restaurants and temporarily laying off around 400 staff members, while smaller establishments like 11th Mile in Fredericton also close doors temporarily.
Businesses Get Creative To Better Serve Vulnerable Consumers
Sequoia’s Dieppe and Downtown Moncton stores are offering free home deliveries and parking lot pick-ups; places like On the Vine in Saint John are having special hours for seniors.
Restaurants Owned By ‘Top Chef Canada’ Contestants Say A Bailout Is Necessary
Jesse Vergen of the Saint John Alehouse and Renée Lavallée and Doug Townsend of The Canteen in Dartmouth are asking the federal government to help hospitality businesses deal with the coronavirus.
