Saint John Area Shoppers Drug Mart Employee Has Coronavirus
Two Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Greater Saint John had to close this weekend after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Two Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Greater Saint John had to close this weekend after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The benefit is intended to help to bridge the time between when people lose their employment or close their business to when they receive their federal benefits.
Imagine Canada is projecting that three months of mandated social distancing and the economic downturn associated with COVID-19 will cause charities to lose $9.5 billion and lay off more than 117,000 employees.
Chelsey Daley doesn’t have a traditional online store. But as coronavirus forces businesses to adapt, she chose the option that will allow customers to “walk through” her store virtually.
A new online order and delivery service is now bringing a selection of local beer and cider right to front doors in the greater Fredericton area.
A company spokesperson confirmed Friday that an employee has tested positive for the coronavirus and that the store has been closed “for a thorough cleaning” and is expected to reopen tomorrow.
In his national address Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that the original 10 percent subsidy was not enough to help small businesses get through the coronavirus crisis.
Up to 35,000 New Brunswickers are suddenly unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday Premier Blaine Higgs announced a $50-million plan to support the province’s economy.
The province’s chief medical officer says the case is connected to a St. Patrick’s Day party that approximately 50 people attended, and stressed the importance of avoiding social gatherings.
Canada’s COVID-19 aid package also includes a boost to the GST credit, Child Tax Benefits and the manufacturing capacity of companies to help produce medical equipment.