Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Parliament To Resume For More COVID-19 Legislation
The Prime Minister says Parliament will resume in a reduced state in the coming days to pass critical COVID-19 legislation. Justin Trudeau says they also need to look into convening parliament virtual...
Sheri Leviski-Kotyk Apr 06, 2020
Realtors Get Creative During Physical Distancing
Realtors are coming up with creative ways to keep business going during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sherry Sheldrick, president of the Saint John Real Estate Board said it isn’t business as usual. &#...
Stephanie Sirois Apr 06, 2020
N.B. Has Lost 13,700 Foodservice Jobs Due To Coronavirus Crisis
A survey by Restaurants Canada found that the COVID-19 crisis has cost the country an estimated 800,000 foodservice jobs since March 1, including 13,700 in New Brunswick and 24,500 in Nova Scotia. The...
Inda Intiar Apr 06, 2020
N.B. Handing Out Fines For Disobeying State Of Emergency
This may make you think twice about heading out with more than one person in your vehicle. The province said Sunday that fines are now being handed out to those not following the state of emergency. O...
News Apr 06, 2020
Transit Considers Route Changes Due To COVID-19 Impacts
Saint John Transit is looking at route changes to help offset the financial impact caused by the pandemic. Transit commission members are expected to make a presentation to Common Council on Monday ni...
Brad Perry Apr 06, 2020
Conservatives Call For Charity Support
The federal Conservatives want to see help for local charities and churches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outgoing leader Andrew Scheer says charities are hurting for donations when many are strugglin...
Sheri Leviski-Kotyk Apr 06, 2020
Canada Exploring COVID-19 Drug, Cleaning Masks
Canada is looking into drugs that might treat COVID-19. Chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, said they are researching an anti-malaria drug called Hydroxychloroquine. Tam added Canada is taki...
Colin Redston Apr 06, 2020
Balancing Social Isolation And Mental Health
New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health is reminding people to take care of their mental health. Many are overwhelmed with fear and anxiety brought on by the pandemic and now more than e...
Christina Mulherin Apr 06, 2020
Higgs Urges People To Stay Home, Practice Physical Distancing
New Brunswick’s premier says the province is doing everything it can to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. In a pre-recorded video released Sunday, Blaine Higgs said we are dealing with a great deal o...
Brad Perry Apr 06, 2020
Applications For Canada Emergency Response Benefit Now Open
Canadians can now apply for the Emergency Response Benefit. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says you can sign up online and a first direct deposit will be received within three days while a mailed chequ...
Christina Mulherin Apr 06, 2020
