Business & Technology
First MBA dual degree grad with the Burgundy School of Business
Prince Attakora-Ofori is the first graduate from UNB Saint John’s dual-degree program with the Burgundy School of Business (BSB) in Dijon, France. UNB’s arrangement with BSB, which began in 2002, offers the opportunity to get two degrees for the price of one, expanded academic offerings to students plus an internship in France, which deepens the international…
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International Compost Awareness Week
The following message was released today by Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny to mark International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7: Recycling organics through composting is a simple and rewarding way to help protect the environment. Recognizing this week enables us to raise awareness of the many benefits of composting. Composting supports soil health…
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ACOA Supports Pilot Project to Commercialize UNB Technologies
Fredericton MP Matt DeCourcey was at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) last week for World Intellectual Property Day, to announce an investment of $500,000 for the Innovate@UNB pilot project led by the Office of Research Services (ORS). MP DeCourcey made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
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Premier Launches New Brunswick’s Open Data Policy
Premier Gallant unveiled the province’s new open data policy on Thursday April 28th while attending the 2016 Canadian Open Data Summit in Saint John. “The establishment of an open data policy will foster new start-up businesses, increase transparency and enable New Brunswickers to help solve some of the challenges our province is facing,” said Gallant. “Providing…
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Tidal Energy Opportunities Summit to be held
The provincial government is offering to work with Saint John businesses to hold a Tidal Energy Opportunities Summit, announced Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, who is also minister responsible for Opportunities NB. “I see a lot of value in holding a summit that looks at business opportunities related to the tidal energy sector,”…
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The City of Saint John to Observe 2016 Day of Mourning
On Thursday, April 28th, flags at all City of Saint John facilities, including City Hall, will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning. Held annually, the National Day of Mourning commemorates workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. The day also honours…
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10th annual NB High School Programming Competition to be held at UNB-SJ
Over 30 high school teams from across New Brunswick are expected to arrive on UNB’s Saint John campus on May 6, 2016 for the 10th annual NB High School Programming Competition. Designed to provide a computer programming challenge for students in grades 9 – 12, contestants test their computer programming skills and problem solving abilities for…
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Over $1.4 Million Investment in Saint John Laundry Facility
The provincial government will invest a total of $1.7 million to upgrade systems and add processing equipment at the Saint John laundry facility and to establish a linen depot in the Moncton area. “This is an important investment that will improve productivity for the Saint John laundry facility, which provides an invaluable service to the…
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Yugoh Cutting Edge Taxi Service Launches in Saint John
A unique new taxi service has just launched in Saint John. Using the latest in technology, Yugoh gives users the choice of three different ways to order a taxi: either traditionally by just calling 607-1020, through a free app called Taxicaller, or directly from their website www.yugoh.ca. “Many years ago, I started a cab service in the Kennebecasis Valley, called Town…
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Still a Few Spots Available for NB Film Co-op Workshop this Weekend
The NB Film Co-op workshop series provides hands-on practical film and video training for members and non-members alike. This Saturday, April 16th, 2016 from 10 am to 4 pm the NB Film Co-op presents Paul Erskine’s The Independent Cinematographer at the Saint John Free Public Library, Room #1, at 1 Market Square. Bring your own lunch. The…
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Saint John City Market pedway upgrades continue: Restricted Stairway Access
On Wednesday April 13th, the stairway between the second level of the Brunswick Square pedway and the Saint John City Market will be closed temporarily while overhead work is performed in the area. The stairway will remain closed until Wednesday, April 27th and will tentatively reopen on Thursday, April 28th. Access to the Market will…
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UNB Professor to Help Choose Short List of Women for New Bank Note
The Bank of Canada is looking for a new face to display on a bank note, and it relying on the expertise of one UNB professor. Margaret Conrad, professor emerita at UNB, is one of seven on an advisory panel tasked with choosing five to seven women who could be on a newly designed Canadian…
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