N.B. Tourism Group Says Open Borders To Help Devastated Industry
TAINB CEO Carol Alderdice says industry surveys have shown that 68 percent of their members have lost 76 to 100 percent of revenue.
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A Portion Of Moncton’s Main Street Will Be One-Way This Summer
The move would allow larger sidewalk patios in order for downtown businesses to meet physical distancing rules, as well as a bi-directional bicycle lane.
Airports Call For Fast Action On ‘Atlantic Bubble’
Reg Wright, the president of the Atlantic Canada Airport Association (ACAA), says a so-called “Atlantic Bubble” is a crucial step towards “restoring the devastated travel and tourism sector” in the region.
‘The Wentworth’ Construction Still On Track Despite Covid-19
Developer Percy Wilbur says The Wentworth, which is being built in the former spot of the Gothic Arches, is still on track to being completed by the fall of 2021.
Report Says New Brunswick Among Provinces With Head-Start On Recovery
According to a report by RBC, New Brunswick would have recovered 95 percent of its February GDP by the end of the year, with Nova Scotia just behind at 94 percent.
N.B. Unveils Back-To-School Plan For September
Students will see big changes when they return to the classroom in the fall, from smaller class sizes to some at-home learning.
Premier Says Proper Protocols Followed For Foreign Worker With Covid-19
158 people were on the flight with the person who tested positive, and 430 temporary foreign workers have now arrived in New Brunswick.
BunkHaus Hostel And Uptowner Café Get Back To Business
Ingrid Woodhouse hopes the cafe business will be strong while they wait for borders to open up and tourism to rebound.
Despite Hurricane Dorian, Covid-19, Emera Has ‘Transformative’ Year
The Nova Scotia power company is in good financial shape from $2.2-billion in asset sales and is increasing the renewable sources that fuel the grid.
Saint John Business Associations Launch Support Local Campaign
David Duplisea, CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, said the #TakeAwayWednesday campaign was launched with Uptown Saint John in collaboration with the regional municipalities.
