Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Fare Collection, Parking Enforcement To Return
Saint John Transit passenger will have to start paying fares once again next week. Fare collection was suspended on March 19 while a safe alternative could be put in place to protect transit drivers d...
Tamara Steele Apr 09, 2020
Easter Gatherings Prohibited In N.B.
Under the current state of emergency, family gatherings or religious ceremonies are not allowed in New Brunswick this Easter weekend Premier Blaine Higgs says it’s important to follow the rules ...
Allan Dearing Apr 09, 2020
COVID-19 Will Be Devastating To N.B. Tourism
The Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick is keeping a close eye on the effects of COVID-19. They have been conducting weekly surveys with businesses and other organizations impacted since the...
Tara Clow Apr 08, 2020
Canada Working To Acquire More PPE
Shipments of masks and other personal protective equipment are on the way. That's the promise from the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Anita Anand. "We are expecting more deliveries from ...
Stuart Walter Apr 08, 2020
It’s Still All Hands On Deck: Bains
It continues to be all hands on deck when it comes to getting more ventilators for Canada’s health care system. Navdeep Bains is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and says that i...
Stuart Walter Apr 08, 2020
N.B. Has 108 COVID-19 Cases, 50 Have Recovered
Public health is urging New Brunswickers to avoid family gatherings or religious ceremonies this Easter weekend and obey guidelines under the current state of emergency. Chief medical officer of healt...
Allan Dearing Apr 08, 2020
Feds Provide Greater Detail On Funding
The federal government is looking to pass the critical business and wage subsidy legislation needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cabinet will be meeting this afternoon mostly on the phone but the Pri...
Sheri Leviski-Kotyk Apr 08, 2020
Indoor Pedways Closed Uptown
The City of Saint John has closed the popular indoor pedway uptown until further notice. The change is due to the need to eliminate close and unnecessary contact due to COVID-19. The closure includes ...
Stephanie Sirois Apr 08, 2020
Rent Deferal Program For City Market Tenants
City Market tenants are getting some help covering their expenses during the pandemic. Saint John council has agreed to offer an interest-free rent deferral program to those tenants who need it. Vendo...
Brad Perry Apr 08, 2020
Supply Not Meeting Demand For Cleaning Materials
Antibacterial wipes and sanitizing solutions are beginning to run low even for provincial suppliers. Roberto Mosca, a cleaning solutions specialist, said it feels like the phones haven’t stopped...
Stephanie Sirois Apr 08, 2020
