Saint John Region Launches Campaign To Lessen Blow Of COVID-19
“Rise Up SJ” hopes to mitigate the negative economic impacts, while also building up to prepare for recovery once the pandemic is over.
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Employee At Saint John Area Retirement Facility Tests Positive For COVID-19
Shannex, which operates Parkland in Quispamsis, said two other employees who work in Halifax and Dartmouth have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
N.B. Music Festivals Are Already Being Cancelled Due To COVID-19
Anything scheduled into early July has already been called off and major festivals such as AREA 506 in Saint John and Harvest Jazz & Blues in Fredericton are concerned, even though their events are months away.
Saint John Airport’s Commercial Flights Scrapped Until May
As of April 6, no commercial flights will fly in or out of the Saint John airport until at least the end of April.
‘Gift For Good’ Helps Saint John Businesses During Pandemic
Customers can buy gift cards from select local businesses to help support them during the coronavirus crisis. For every gift card they buy, they are entered into a draw to win a prize pack of local products and services worth $600.
It’s Business As Usual For Essential Services At Saint John City Market
A number of vendors in the city centre market are still open with online purchasing and pick-up and delivery options for loyal shoppers.
Fredericton Cab Driver Among 11 New Cases Of COVID-19 In N.B.
New Brunswick now has a total of 81 cases, including 14 people who have recovered.
Irving Oil Now Making Hand Sanitizers
The company has retooled production at its Saint John blending and packaging facility to help meet the growing demand for hand sanitizers.
A Board Game Can Alleviate The Boredom Of Long Days At Home
The Offline Board Game Café is offering free, same-day delivery of games and puzzles to all customers in Saint John, Rothesay and Quispamsis.
City Buys Time To Get Development Deal Done On Coast Guard Site
Saint John is still hopeful the province will come through with infrastructure funds so the private developer can move ahead with the $250-million mixed-use development.
