Saint John Council Helps Three Development Projects Move Forward
Two of the projects are residential developments worth $40-million and one approves infrastructure work that will help a critical waterfront development move forward.
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N.S. Introduces $11.5-Billion Budget With $1-Billion In Capital Spending
Provincial revenues are down because tax cuts cost the province $70.5-million, but the finance minister says those tax cuts are key to helping the province’s economy grow.
Vaping Permits, Tobacco Tax Hike On The Way in Nova Scotia
Even with the new, higher taxes that $182-million is still lower than last year when the province brought in $205-million in tobacco taxes.
Dragons’ Den Auditions Making Stops In Saint John, Halifax
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level and get some national exposure may have their chance.
Fredericton Council Advances 32-Unit Residential Development
Rezoning to permit the two and three-bedroom apartment building passed first and second reading at Fredericton City Council on Monday night. Those mid-to-high-end units are expected to rent for about $1,400 to $1,800 a month.
Quick-Serve Mexi’s Will Open In Moncton’s North End
Mexi’s Fresh Express is the quick-serve version of the Mexican restaurant franchise Mexicali Rosa’s.
New Alliance For Clean Energy Will Foster Innovation In Economy
The private sector companies are developing nuclear technology but the Atlantic Clean Energy Alliance expects wind and solar businesses to come on board too.
Sourdough Bread Device Wins UNB Startup Competition
SOURFEED Tech won the judges’ choice award at the TechStars Startup Weekend in Fredericton, pitching their idea for a consumer device to pre-ferment ingredients for the popular bread.
Hundreds Gather In Halifax In Support Of Pipeline Protests
There have been protests and demonstrations across the country, including the blockade that prompted CN Rail to shut down its trains in Eastern Canada.
Forum To Focus On Employment Challenges Faced By Newcomers
The goal of the event in Saint John Tuesday morning is to increase multi-cultural awareness among employers in the region and help shape the employment training programs they offer to newcomers.
