Saint John Council Approves Proposed Development Near Queen Square
Saint John council has approved a 150-unit mixed-use development proposed just north of Queen Square.
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Saint John Council Considers Sunset Clause For Proposed Development
A 104-unit residential development is being proposed at the Golden Mile Billiards site in west Saint John but members of Common Council are torn on whether to attach a construction deadline.
Nova Scotia’s Tiny Home Industry Is Growing, But The Path To Ownership Is Unclear
Tiny home sales are exploding in the province as everyone from downsizing retirees to young families looking for a way into the housing market seek out tiny living.
Credit Card Debt Continues To Grow Amid Inflation
A new study from Equifax shows that credit card balances are up 6.4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2022. That’s the highest amount of credit card debt since the fourth quarter of 2019 — right before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
Fredericton Mayor Reflects on “Well-Crafted” City Successes Over Past Year
Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers delivered an optimistic State of the City Address, contending that Fredericton’s successes in the past year is evidence of good planning for a “well-crafted city.”
It’s Time For The Alcohol Industry To Face Facts
The romanticizing of alcohol has led to a collective denial of how harmful it actually is. There is no better example than the reaction online to recent warnings from Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.
Jobless Rate Rises For The First Time In Seven Months
Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 5.4 percent in August, marking the first increase in seven months.
PRUDE’s Welcoming Week Spurs Connection And Inclusion
Sponsored: Next week, Saint John will be alive with activity and education as the charity PRUDE Inc. (Pride of Race, Unity, and Dignity through Education) hosts its first annual Welcoming Week.
Childcare Workers Rally For Fair Wages, Government Clarity
As part of the federal-provincial child care agreement, announced in July 2021, ECE’s were promised a new wage scale. But nearly 14 months later, there’s still no official word on what date they’ll see a raise.
Skipper Jack’s Preps Permanent Home For Seafood Market
About two years after it began retailing and wholesaling seafood in the Parking Lot of Skipper Jack’s Maritime Restaurant, the Fisherman’s Corner seafood market is getting a permanent home.
