Moncton Votes To Charge 3.5 Per Cent Tax On Tourism Accommodations
The levy, which would apply to rooms in hotels, motels, inns, resorts and bed and breakfasts, will support tourism promotion and development and stimulate growth in the sector.
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The Good And Bad News About Atlantic Canada’s Labour Market
New Brunswick needs to change its mindset as it faces demographic pressures, as well as the changing nature of work and technology globally, panellists at a Moncton event hosted by Statistics Canada say.
New Brunswick Adds 3,000 Jobs In May, Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.2 Per Cent
The unemployment rates in the province’s main cities remained lower than in the rest of the province and were closer to the national average. Moncton’s unemployment rate was 5.9 per cent in May and Saint John’s was 5.8 per cent.
Moncton Moves Ahead With Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags
The by-law would still allow businesses to provide plastic bags for certain products and offer single-use paper bags for a fee if a customer asks for them at the checkout counter.
Moncton Wins National Awards For Its Immigration Strategy And Avenir Centre
Moncton was recognized for its immigration strategy and the energy-efficient Avenir Centre by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators.
The Farmers’ Truck Is Back, But It’s Not Selling Produce
The Farmers’ Truck used to sell produce online and through its mobile farmers’ market. Frederic Laforge has relaunched the company but is now selling a product that will help grow the health, affordable food movement across North America
This Startup Wants To Solve The Riddle Of Measuring Impact Investments
As more investors choose to put their money in projects, companies and products that create a positive impact for the world, three New Brunswick women saw the need to measure that impact and created RIDDL.
Moncton Business Aims To Help Lower Risk Of Concussions In Young Athletes
After helping reduce concussions among Wild Cats players in the last seven years, Sylvain Mancuso wants to offer his play-ready protocol to the rest of Canada.
Moncton Says No To Proposed Parking Lot For Blue Cross Building
Slate REIT wanted to spend $1.7 million on a 365-space parking lot for clients that want to expand. But the concerns of citizens, other downtown businesses and councillors prevailed on Tuesday night.
Student Inspired To Work With Moncton Company Developing Breakthrough In Cancer Screening
Sam Fisher is working for Picomole under the Future Ready NB initiative, which helps students and employers access experiential learning opportunities and funding to gain real-world experience and fill labour gaps.
