N.B. Moving Out Of Level 3 Early
New Brunswick will move back to Level 2 of the Winter Action Plan at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, after spending less than two weeks in a highly restrictive level 3.
COVID-19
N.S. Extends Covid-19 Restrictions Into February
Premier Tim Houston announced at a January 26 press conference that strict restrictions limiting gathering sizes and business operations will stay in place into mid-February.
Fredericton Barbershop Opens Despite Covid Rules, Plans To Fight Ticket In Court
A Fredericton business owner is pushing back against what he says are unfair restrictions from the provincial government—and he’s putting his business on the line to do it.
Most N.B. Cosmetologists Say They Won’t Benefit From Covid Funds
In a survey of about 850 of its members, the Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick says nearly three of four members said they’re not eligible for the $2,000 in support, based on the government’s criteria.
A Fredericton Gymnastics Club Speaks Out On Restrictions: ‘We’re All So Tired Of It’
Miruna Timotin, the founder of Rhapsody Rhythmic Gymnastics, has had enough of the seasonal yo-yo of restrictions over the past 20 months.
Atlantic Canada Must Overcome Low Wages, High Taxes To Address Skills Shortage: APEC
There are now only seven new entrants into the labour force for every 10 retirees. In 1990, there were 20 new entrants for every 10 retirees.
New Program Gives Financial Support To Self-Employed Business Owners In N.B.
The province announced today it will give $2,000 grants to any business, without employees, that was ordered to close under its Covid-19 Winter Plan.
N.B. Restaurant Owners Raise Concerns Over Level 3 Restrictions
Dining in is not permitted in New Brunswick under the new Level 3 protocols of New Brunswick’s Covid-19 Winter Plan.
N.B. Offering Wage Top-Up For Some Workers
The provincial government is offering a $3 per hour wage top-up for those working in vulnerable settings and earning less than $18 per hour.
N.B. Cosmetologists Feel Singled Out By Level 3 Restrictions
More than 8,000 registered cosmetologists in New Brunswick own their businesses and many are sole practitioners, single parents, or sole income-earners for their families.
