Real Jobs That Deserve Real Pay
Mark Leger reflected on his early experiences in low-wage jobs as debates raged over the last two weeks about the public sector CUPE strike in New Brunswick and the rent control and minimum wage issues in Nova Scotia.
New Brunswick
NB365: Dominique Chartrand of Chocolat Voyageur in Hampton
Chocolat Voyageur knew she had found her next calling and business idea when she fell in love with making chocolate.
Circuit Breakers Will Continue In Saint John And Moncton Health Zones
Health Minister says the circuit breakers have been effective in bringing down Covid-19 case number, but case activity remains high in Zones 1 and 2 and positivity rates are above the provincial average.
N.B. Economic Recovery More Nuanced Than A Simple Bounce Back, Analyst Says
At a glance, New Brunswick’s economy bounced back dramatically compatred to many other provinces. But economist Fred Bergman says the recovery was less simple and more uneven than that.
Podcast: Lee Bragg On The Challenges Of High-Speed Internet In Rural Atlantic Canada
This episode of “Insights” looks at the challenges of delivering affordable high-speed internet to 100 percent of households in Atlantic Canada. Eastlink’s John Bragg tells Don Mills it’s not likely going to happen, at least using fibre lines to deliver the service to rural areas.
A Summit On Atlantic Canada’s Tech Ecosystem For Leaders, Disruptors, Employees And Students
Technology is driving change in companies and organizations across the region, and it’s important to understand what makes the region a world leader and how its tech ecosystem can be strengthened – the theme of the Atlantic Technology Summit 2021 on November 17.
NB365: Corey Richard Of Beer Daddy BBQ In Hampton
Corey Richard had a passion for BBQ for as long as he can remember. In 2018 he convinced a friend to enter a local competition and they did pretty good for first-timers, which launched Corey on a whole new career path.
N.B. Liberal Leader Says Strike Has Premier Blaine Higgs In ‘Panic Mode’
The New Brunswick Premier told the legislature the government can’t get a deal with the 22,000 workers because the national union leaders won’t allow for a compromise.
J.D. Irving Gives $150 Bonus To Vaccinated Employees
Jim Ramsay, the VP of health and safety, said the vaccine bonus was offered to all employees and that many of its worksites were 100 percent vaccinated.
NB365: Alex Haun Of Kingsbrae Garden In Saint Andrews
At Kingsbrae Garden, Alex Haun and his culinary team and create artistically-inspired plates utilizing the freshest garden ingredients and products from all over New Brunswick.
