So Your Kids Want To Learn About Composting With Worms, Do They?
The Fredericton-based Gaia Project has adapted its school programming about the environment and climate change for home-based, online learning during the coronavirus crisis.
COVID-19
Is New Brunswick Ready for ‘The Dance’?
Marcel LeBrun and David Alston ask if it might be time to create New Brunswick’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
Nova Scotia Company Creating Pandemic-Fighting Screening Booths
As work in its industry dries up, a Nova Scotia company is shifting gears to lend its expertise to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ottawa Working With Provinces On How To Restart Economy
The Federal government has also relaxed some of the eligibility rules around the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, now available to those with reduced hours or who makes a $1,000 a month or less.
Canada’s GDP Fell By Nine Percent In March
Among the hardest-hit by physical distancing and government restrictions are the travel- and tourism-related industries, including personal transportation, restaurants and accommodation.
Coronavirus Opens Up Unexpected Opportunities For Kognitiv Spark
An N.B. startup that uses the Microsoft HoloLens to connect experts with technicians in the field is seeing its business inquiries more than triple, many from the healthcare sector on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.
Half Of Small Businesses Will Close If Restrictions Stay In Place Past May
The latest survey from CFIB also found that most small businesses want governments to provide hardship grants to help cover rent and other costs and help them deal with mounting debt.
Atlantic Ballet Makes Masks To Keep Staff Employed And The Community Safe
Gelena Devedjinejad makes about 100 costumes a year for the Atlantic Ballet of Canada. But since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the former medical doctor has switched to making fabric masks.
Preparing For The Future Of The Economy After COVID-19
Sheri Somerville says accommodating remote workers and expanding rural internet access will be among the keys to a strong economy after the coronavirus crisis has passed.
Insurance Companies Are Giving Car Owners A Break On Premiums
With so many people self-isolating and staying home, Insurance Bureau of Canada spokesperson Amanda Dean says fewer vehicles are on the roads right now, which means fewer claims.
