Province Pledges $490,000 To Develop Workforce As Thousands Of Unfilled IT Jobs Loom
Working with UNB’s McKenna Institute, TechImpact will manage a province-wide, multi-stakeholder effort to train, attract and retain IT professionals.
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Podcast: Why Beth Mason Says Cape Breton Is A ‘Magical’ Place With Great Innovative Potential
On the latest episode of the “Insights” podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell talk with Dr. Beth Mason, the Chief Executive Officer of the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment.
Vito’s Founder ‘Costa’ Georgoudis Mourned By Community
The Georgoudis family, which owns Vito’s restaurants, is mourning the loss of its oldest patriarch. Constantine “Costa” Georgoudis passed away on Sunday at the age of 90, according to his obituary.
Taxi Rates Increasing In Halifax Amid Crippling Fuel Prices
At a May 17 meeting, Halifax Regional Council voted to increase taxi rates by 12 percent. It’s the first increase to taxi fares since 2012 and it’s largely driven by the rapidly increasing cost of gas
Jacques Dubé Resigns As Halifax CAO
The city’s chief administrative officer gave his resignation to regional council on May 18. Dubé has been Halifax’s CAO since 2016.
Serge Zably Says International Students Can Build New Lives And Careers In N.B.
Sponsored: As a former international student now supporting other international students, Serge Zably knows how vital newcomers are to their communities, as well as what opportunities are available to them after graduation.
Apartment Building Planned For Busy Moncton Intersection
A council vote has paved the way for developer Jim Toogood to build a 54-unit apartment building, with access from Barnaby Street off Pleasant Street.
Barrett Brothers Invest $2.5-Million In UNB Initiative To Grow Digital Economy
Ed Barrett wished the University of New Brunswick’s “entrepreneurial” leaders “many sleepless nights” and “exciting mornings” at an event in Saint Andrews Tuesday announcing the establishment of the Barrett Chair in Entrepreneurship for Digital Transformation.
Ottawa Contributing $49.9-Million To The Construction Of Saint John Wind Farm
The Burchill Wind Project will consist of 10 wind turbine generators, which will produce up to 42 megawatts of clean, renewable energy.
Moncton Cultural Festival Will Return This Summer
The Mosaiq Festival will be returning to Greater Moncton late this July after a two-year hiatus.
