N.B. Will Launch Platform For Jobs Usually Filled By Temporary Foreign Workers
Green Party Leader David Coon called for an exemption for farmers to the ban on workers from outside the country.
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#SupportFredLocal Encourages Residents To Shop At Fredericton Businesses
Government departments and local business organizations have launched a campaign that features a web page showcasing businesses that are open.
NB Liquor, Cannabis NB See Sales Jump During Pandemic
For the first time since cannabis legalization in October 2018, Cannabis NB has turned a profit of $500,000.
Atlantic Canada’s Economy Could Recover By Mid-2021, If We Don’t Mess It Up
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is recommending a phased-in approach to opening up the economy, starting with lower-risk activities.
Talk Of Lifting Restrictions In Nova Scotia ‘Absolutely Premature’
As neighbouring provinces begin taking small steps to open their economies, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer says it will be weeks before they consider lifting any restrictions in this province.
7 Reasons Why New Brunswick Schools Should Re-Open On May 4
Let’s get our kids back in school where they belong, says Andy Clark, a father of four and a business consultant in Fredericton.
Saint John Economic Development Agency Releases Recovery Plan
As New Brunswick starts to loosen COVID-19 restrictions, the local business community is looking to the next steps.
COVID-19 Spread Slowing In Canada But New Normal Still Far Away
The country’s chief medical officer says the growth of case numbers is slowing, but deaths continue to accrue as the virus takes a toll on highly vulnerable populations.
How These International MBA Students Are Coping With COVID-19 Restrictions
When physical distancing measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 reached universities, staff at the MBA program at UNB’s Saint John campus moved fast to accommodate changes.
How We Get Our Cruise Ship Industry Ready For ‘The Dance’
When cruise ships do begin sailing again, we expect that cruising — like life itself— will look different than it did just a few months ago, say Beth Kelly Hatt, Melanie Colpitts and Danielle Timmons at Aquila Tours.
