N.B. Cultural Workforce Does Things Like Live-Streaming To Make Up Lost Income
The coronavirus pandemic has made earning a living really difficult for musicians like Michel LeBlanc from Dieppe and artists like Sarah Jones from Saint John.
Saint John
Arthur Irving Family Foundation Donates $1-Million To COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 relief fund was established at the outset of the outbreak, as schools were beginning to close, and social restrictions were first being implemented.
The Vegolution Menu…In Bite-Size Clay Miniatures
Sarah Broome’s popular uptown Saint John restaurant has closed for now, but she’s having fun recreating signature dishes with clay, “to keep people thinking about us … and it might make them smile.”
Saint John Restaurants Donate Perishable Food To People In Need
Non-profit groups are giving the food that otherwise would have gone to waste to people with chronic food security issues and others who recently lost their jobs because of the coronavirus crisis.
Saint John Council Rejects Freezing Wages Of City Workers
After an hour-long debate, Common Council voted 8-2 against the motion, introduced by the mayor, who said the economic uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic calls for swift, bold action.
Raha Mosca Receives CPA Emerging Leader Award
The immigrant from Iran lives in Saint John and has a long list of accomplishments here. She works with Irving Oil and has a degree in business and an MBA from UNB, and will soon have a CPA designation too.
Why This Grocer Is Closing His Store, Doing Pick-Up And Delivery Only
Sean Fillmore is sleeping at his Saint John store as he changes how he does business daily – from building sneeze guards for cashiers to planning to close the doors and moving to delivery-only services.
Saint John Energy Will Help Customers Who Struggle To Pay Bills
The municipal utility is waiving interest fees for past-due balances until June 30 and, for the time being, won’t shut off anyone’s power due to non-payment.
Saint John Chamber Wants Quicker Action From Federal Government
Ottawa announced a $27-billion relief package to help both individuals and businesses and now is the time businesses need these funds the most, says CEO David Duplisea.
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.
