New Brunswick’s Recovery Planning In The Early Stages
The premier says the province must reopen communities methodically and gradually to ensure there are no setbacks.
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Here’s Why N.B.’s Carbon Tax Won’t Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The intent under the province’s plan is to offset increases so consumers see no year-to-year jump in prices. The Green Party leader said that’s a “huge mistake” which eliminates longtime influence on things like vehicle purchase decisions.
Top Doctor Says N.B. Will Be Doing A ‘Dance’ Of Easing And Strengthening COVID-19 Measures
Dr. Jennifer Russell says New Brunswick’s COVID-19 recovery will be cyclical – measures will be lifted and re-implemented based on the numbers of cases and the types of transmission, among other criteria.
How Virtual Visits Are Helping Maritime Doctors During COVID-19
Telus Health is rolling out a video consultation feature as a free added service for four months to the 26,000 physicians already using its electronic medical records platform.
Fredericton Company Hiring 15 To Fulfill Federal Testing Kit Contract
For the COVID-19 test kits, LuminUltra supplies the chemicals needed to get swab samples ready to go into a machine that would then determine the presence of the virus.
Gahan House Re-Opens Maritime Locations For Pick-Up And Delivery
The re-opening of restaurants in Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton Charlottetown and Halifax means the company has been able to re-hire some of its staff under the wage subsidy program.
Why This Recession Is Different, And How Maritime Governments Can Get Through It
Economists at the Conference Board of Canada believe the impact of COVID-19 will be felt for years, but say that with careful planning the region can get back to some kind of normal before too long.
N.B. Legislature Passes Two Bills To Protect Workers
One will protect the jobs of workers forced to stay home and the other will help essential service workers who are seeking childcare.
N.B. Will Allow Restaurants To Offer Alcohol For Take-Out And Delivery
At the request of the restaurant industry, the provincial government is allowing alcoholic drinks to be sold along with meals offered through delivery or take-out orders.
Trudeau Announces Plan To Provide Rent Relief To Businesses
The existing tax and rent deferral programs were only leading to mounting debt with many companies not generating revenue but still needing to pay fixed costs.
