Inflation Hits 31-Year High
Canada’s inflation rate reached a new, 31-year high of 6.7 percent in March. That is a full percentage point higher than the 5.7 percent gain we saw in February.
Economy
The Popeyes Lineups Are About Way More Than Chicken
While many will snicker at the chicken-crazed rubes idling for hours in their cars to get their hands on Popeyes chicken, Trevor Nichols sees those lineups and he gets excited.
The Loss Of NBTel Hurt Saint John, But The City Could Be Poised For A Comeback
David Campbell says the Saint John economy has been roiled more than many others across Canada over the past 30 years, but there are green shoots in the economy.
For New Brunswick, Growth Equals Happiness
David Campbell talks about growth a lot, but after being called out for focusing on growth instead of happiness, he argues that growth is not the only thing, or the most important thing, in life. However, he says New Brunswick would really struggle if the economy and population stagnated or went into outright decline.
Strong Cybersecurity Is The Foundation Of A Thriving N.B. Economy
A recent report by Cybersecurity Ventures predicts the annual costs of cybercrime will exceed $10-trillion (USD) by 2025. Despite this, cybercrime remains amongst the most misunderstood type of crime affecting the community.
Narrative Research Just Recorded Atlantic Canada’s Lowest Consumer Confidence Level In More Than 25 Years
After a period of slow recovery since the beginning of the pandemic, consumer confidence in Atlantic Canada has declined over the past six months, reaching a new low, according to Narrative Research.
Halifax Record Store Says More People Are Buying CDs, Records
Obsolete Records owner Ian Fraser says he’s seen the increased interest in physical media firsthand
Truckers Association Says Jump In Diesel Prices ‘Will End Up On The Consumer’s Back’
Jean-Marc Picard says gas hikes are especially hard for smaller trucking companies, which can’t absorb added costs in the same way larger companies can.
Canada’s Annual Inflation Surpasses Five Percent
At the root of the increases are ongoing supply chain issues and elevated consumer energy prices.
Economy Back To Pre-Covid Levels In November
Canada’s economy grew in November for the sixth consecutive month, but early indications from Statistics Canada show it stalled in December.
