Business Leaders Say ‘Buy Local’ Campaign Could Create Up To 9,000 N.B. Jobs
Entrepreneurs and philanthropists Jon and Leslie Manship have teamed up with fellow business leaders to launch ‘For the Love of NB’
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Cabela’s Closes Moncton Shop
Bass Pro Shops – a hunting, fishing and outdoor gear chain with a store in Dieppe – completed a $5-billion (U.S.) acquisition of Cabela’s last year.
Moncton Company Plans 99-Unit Housing Development in City’s North End
The rezoning application passed first reading but two councillors expressed concerns about the proposal itself and the process for approving rezonings for new developments.
Atlantic Provinces Roll Out International Student Retention Program
At Moncton event, provincial and federal leaders also announced a trade and investment mission to China in November.
The Mounting Provincial Debt Is Bad For Business
The CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce says the government can’t create the conditions for a prosperous economy if it’s too deep in debt.
Atlantic Superstore To Launch Online Shopping in Saint John February 28
Stores from Sussex to St. Stephen will offer online shopping by the end of the month.
The Wage Gap Is Disappearing Between N.B. and Ontario
In industries like computer systems design and services (the main IT industry), David Campbell says wages are now basically on par with Ontario.
Former International Students Open African Restaurant in Moncton
Karen Ouattara and Makhtar Niang decided to pursue their passion for food full-time by opening Barakat African Cuisine.
It’s Time to End the Fiction That All EI Recipients Are Looking For Other Jobs
The EI system needs to be reformed so that it’s clear who is looking for work and who is seeing it as a supplement to seasonal employment.
Moncton Couple To Open ‘High-Energy’ Spa
Kaitlyn Sutton and Jason Bergeron plan to open Soulflower Salon Spa on Mountain Road in April.
