Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Greater Moncton
It was supposed to come into effect on July 1, but in June, municipal councils decided to amend the by-law’s implementation date to October 1, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Cannabis NB Reports Quarterly Profit Of $3.3-Million
It was the third straight profitable quarter for Cannabis NB, which had been plagued by multimillion-dollar quarterly losses since its opening in October of 2018.
Wattpad Grows Storytelling Platform During Covid-19, Still Committed To Halifax Headquarters
The plan was for the east coast office to be as big as the main headquarters in Toronto, where 190 of its 215 global employees are located. Then Covid-19 hit – but have no fear, Halifax’s story will have a happy ending.
Creatives And Entepreneurs Will Collaborate To Find HR Solutions In Dieppe
This year’s Innovatium, a forum that combines the arts sector with entrepreneurs to solve problems, will focus on human resources management during and post-pandemic.
Bedford Housing And Commercial Development Put On Hold
A developer looking to construct a mixed-use building along the Bedford Highway will have to resubmit their plans for approval to Halifax Regional Municipality before work can continue.
Arlene Dunn’s Cabinet Appointment Shows Immigration Key To N.B.’s Growth
New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) President Moncef Lakouas says the appointment of an immigration minister means immigration is the priority for population growth, and that “it’s a good thing for the province.”
Atlantic Canadian Employers Lead On Salary Increases In A Historically Bad Year For All
Overall, the annual survey found 36 percent of Canadian organizations froze salaries this year, that’s much higher than the 2 percent of organizations forecasted to do so this year before Covid-19 hit.
Canada’s GDP Grows By 3 Percent In July
All 20 industrial sectors posted increases in July, with the agriculture, utilities, finance and insurance, as well as real estate rental and leasing sectors surpassing their pre-pandemic levels.
Hats, Hoodies And Pineapple Rum Soda: East Coast Lifestyle Broadens Product Mix
One of Nova Scotia’s most iconic brands is branching out into the booze market.
Tuck Studio Moving To ‘Beautiful Architectural Gem,’ Just Across The Street
Covid-19 introduced many new challenges for small businesses in New Brunswick, but for one Saint John furniture and home decor store, it also brought the opportunity to expand, reinvent and redesign.
