Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Valuable Lessons Learned During Pandemic: Tam
Now over a month into the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have already learned some valuable lessons. That is from Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer. “The first har...
Brad Perry Apr 23, 2020
N.B. Nursing Homes Receive Tablets For Residents
Premier Blaine Higgs acknowledges the pandemic has been difficult for family and friends who are currently not allowed to visit residents of nursing homes. Higgs says the province wants to ensure that...
Allan Dearing Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19 Survey Seeks Data To Support Business
Pro-business organizations in the Saint John area are trying to gather data on the impact of COVID-19 to focus efforts aimed at supporting local businesses weather the new economic reality. The organi...
Tamara Steele Apr 22, 2020
Pollett River Run Moved Online This Year
A gathering that has been held for the past 20 years, that sees large crowds, and homemade watercraft on the Pollett River, is being held in a different form this year due to COVID-19. Due to the Stat...
Tara Clow Apr 22, 2020
Tech Helps Doctors See Patients At A Distance
Doctors are being provided with the opportunity to use videoconferencing as a way to see their patients during the pandemic. Telus has introduced updates to their electronic medical records which allo...
Stephanie Sirois Apr 22, 2020
Federal Aid For Students Dealing With COVID-19
The federal government has unveiled a roughly $9-billion aid package to help students struggling to find work during the COVID-19 crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says college and university stud...
News Apr 22, 2020
Saint John To Roll Out More Essential City Services
Saint John is working to roll out more essential services, after changes were made to the province’s emergency management recommendations last week. As of Monday, the city re-introduced street s...
Ben Burnett Apr 22, 2020
Emergency Wage Subsidy Program Begins Monday
Businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of Canada’s Emergency Wage Subsidy program starting on Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the fund is for small and large busi...
Mike Ebbeling Apr 22, 2020
N.B. Pandemic Recovery Planning In Early Stages
Premier Blaine Higgs says planning for the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick is still in the early stages. Higgs says an all-party cabinet committee meeting is scheduled this week. &#...
Allan Dearing Apr 22, 2020
More Pandemic Help For Charities
The federal government is providing more financial support to help charities and non-profits continue their work during the COVID-19 crisis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the establishme...
Mike Ebbeling Apr 21, 2020
