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Saint John Energy CEO Named Chair Of Canadian Electricity Association
Posted on Monday, January 8, 2018 The head of Saint John Energy has been appointed chair of the Canadian Electricity Ray Robinson has been part of the association for five years, including the last two years as vice-chair. Robinson says the industry is going through a significant transformation, which includes the switch to greener energy.…
Acre Architects Designing Apartment Complex That Will Replace ‘Jellybean Buildings’
Jan 8, 2018 by Mark Leger SAINT JOHN – The nonprofit housing group building a mixed-income apartment complex at the corner of Union Street and Wellington Row has hired a local firm to design a project they believe will win the hearts and minds of even those who were upset to see the “Jellybean” buildings torn down last…
Red Cross Disaster Management Teams Seeking Volunteers
Posted on Friday, January 5, 2018 The Canadian Red Cross is looking for new volunteers to join its various disaster Saint John Team Leader Christy Jacquard says there is certain criteria you must meet. These include be at least 19 years old, have a valid driver’s licence, and a clear criminal reference check. You must…
T4G Considers Itself a ‘Force for Good’ as a Business, But Now It’s Official
Jan 5, 2018 by Huddle Staff SAINT JOHN– T4G, a data-based technology solutions company with offices in Saint John, Moncton, Toronto, Halifax and Vancouver, has officially become a certified B Corporation. B Corporations are for-profit entities that believe in using business as a force for good. B Corp is a worldwide certification created by nonprofit organization B Lab. The certification…
The Port’s West Side Upgrade Ramps Up This Year
2018 is key in Port Saint John’s west side modernization project. President and CEO Jim Quinn tells us that last year was focused on the design phase. Hatch/Dillon was awarded a $205 million dollar contract for the project. Quinn tells us the work ramps up this summer with significant contracts being awarded and a changing…
Six New Brunswick Organizations Make List of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers
Jan 3, 2018 by Huddle staff SAINT JOHN – Six New Brunswick Organizations have been named to the list of Atlantic Canada’s top employers for 2018. CAA Atlantic Ltd. (Saint John), Irving Oil (Saint John), Medavie Blue Cross (Moncton), NBCC (Fredericton), University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) and Opportunities New Brunswick made the list this year. The list…
New Business Wants to Help Seniors Age in Place
Posted on January 2, 2018 by Eleanor MacLean For years, Judy Lane heard stories from families struggling to find the right services to meet the needs of their aging parents. While many ended up in special care or nursing homes, it wasn’t always what they wanted. “Many seniors struggle to find and coordinate various service providers to…
New Year’s Resolutions from 7 of New Brunswick’s Top Companies
Jan 2, 2018 by Huddle Staff Here we are, at the beginning of a new year. The gyms are full and everyone’s on a healthy eating kick after eating like garbage over the holidays. People are committing to other healthy habits too, like saving money, spending more time with friends and family and spending less time binging…
Town Of Quispamsis Mayor Says Roads Were The Top Priority In 2017
Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2017 The theme of this year for the Town of Quispamsis was roads, roads, roads. That from Mayor Gary Clark in a year-end interview with our newsroom where he says this was the largest year for the paving program in the town’s history and says council knew that attention had…
2017 Was Busy Year For Development In Rothesay, Mayor Says
Posted on Friday, December 29, 2017 The mayor of Rothesay says this past year they’ve taken steps to diversify the housing offerings in the community which is something she believes is much needed. Nancy Grant says seniors are asking for the kind of housing where they can downsize. “We have an apartment complex in…
Movement Underway To Donate Gift Cards
Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 There has been a social media movement on Twitter to persuade people to donate their gift cards once they receive them to local food banks. Loblaws is giving away from 3 to 6 million $25 gift cards because of a bread price fixing scandal and many shoppers say they plan…
Bitter Cold From Coast To Coast
Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Winter only officially began last week but it now has its grip over most of Canada. Extreme cold warnings and special weather statements about the cold have been issued for nearly every province. Weather Network meteorologist Michael Carter says 2017 is ending on a bitter note. “From the West…