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Tag Archives: COVID-19
Sackville’s finances OK despite COVID-19, but town council reluctant to invest in Economic Recovery Fund
It appears that Sackville is doing better financially during the COVID-19 pandemic than other New Brunswick municipalities. Sackville Treasurer Michael Beal says that so far, the town is $132,500 under budget with savings outweighing losses in revenue. “Overall, I see … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Town of Sackville
Tagged COVID-19, Economic Recovery Fund, Renaissance Sackville
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Sackville councillor raises concerns over re-opening playground and beach at Lillas Fawcett Park
Sackville Councillor Shawn Mesheau has expressed concern about the town’s re-opening of the natural playground and the beach at Lillas Fawcett Park with plans for student lifeguards to be on duty beginning July 1st. “On a good day in the … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Town of Sackville
Tagged COVID-19, fire department training facility, hospice, Lillas Fawcett Park
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Sackville ponders economic recovery fund to help local business weather COVID-19
Sackville’s Chief Administrative Officer says local business owners are talking with the town about establishing an economic recovery fund to help them cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. During Monday night’s online town council meeting, Jamie Burke said … Continue reading
Posted in Mount Allison University, Town of Sackville
Tagged COVID-19, Mount Allison University
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MLA Megan Mitton calls for more government help to keep small businesses afloat
Green Party MLA Megan Mitton says recent business closures in Sackville show that small businesses need better government supports as they try to cope with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a telephone interview with Warktimes, Mitton referred to … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, New Brunswick politics
Tagged COVID-19, NS border restrictions, small business
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Green MLA Megan Mitton says COVID-19 shows need for guaranteed income and crackdown on ‘corporate tax dodgers’
New Brunswick Green Party MLA Megan Mitton says that although the COVID-19 pandemic has created new problems, it has also exposed some that already exist. “Now more than ever there is a need to de-couple labour from income and ensure … Continue reading
