Campbellton Region Returns To Orange Phase As Third Covid-19 Case Reported
The rest of the province will remain in the Yellow phase. Premier Blaine Higgs says the latest case is travel-related and he calls the individual “irresponsible.”
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Consumer Confidence Reaches All-Time Low In Atlantic Canada
Narrative Research recorded a record-breaking low in consumer confidence this month, as its longstanding Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) plummeted to its lowest ever level.
Fresh Air Market Supports Moncton Region Farmers Through Covid-19
Mitchell Boyle, the owner of Boyle Family Farm, says the Saturday market has been very busy, giving area farmers the opportunity to sell their products through a tough time.
City In Negotiations With U.S. Company To Buy Or Lease TD Station
The City of Saint John issued a request for expressions of interest to take over some of its higher-profile recreation facilities this past January.
N.B. Chambers Of Commerce Oppose Paid Sick Leave Proposal
The business organizations say the federal proposal would place a substantial financial burden on companies in the early days of Canada’s Covid-19 recovery phase.
Halifax Council Waives Fees For Sidewalk Café Seating
At Tuesday’s regional council meeting, Councillor Shawn Cleary said waving the fees is a “small thing but an important thing” council can do for businesses struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Online Conference And Podcast Series Aims To ‘Re-imagine’ N.B.
The series, organized by business organizations from around the province, begins with a virtual conference on May 28 featuring Premier Blaine Higgs and economist Richard Saillant speaking about N.B.’s fiscal realities.
In Pursuit Parking The ‘Pink Truck,’ Opening Uptown Saint John Storefront
The popular boutique selling clothing, accessories and giftware is opening a storefront location on Prince William Street because physical distancing isn’t possible in her signature truck for now.
Halifax Company To Start Trial Of Possible Covid-Fighting Drug
Appili Therapeutics Inc. says the drug could be used as both a preventative measure in the event of a Covid-19 outbreak and as a treatment for people already infected with Covid-19.
Halifax Widens Sidewalks As Mayor Hints At Future Street Closures
As businesses tentatively begin to reopen and public health restrictions tied to Covid-19 start to ease, the city is looking at measures to support local businesses and get people downtown.
