MONCTON, N.B. On Saturday, New Brunswick entered its Green phase of its COVID-19 reopening plan, meaning all COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in the province. However, some businesses in downtown Moncton, N.B. are still having their employees wear masks. “People have a choice now, to do whatever they want. We choose to wear a mask to protect ourselves, our staff and our customers,” said Steve Clerke, the co-owner of Gifts Galore in Moncton. “I have a lot of friends that live out west and they’re saying, Learn from our mistakes and wait longer, ” said Rebecca McCabe, a Barista at C’est la Vie Café in Moncton.
HALIFAX As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in New Brunswick, many businesses are holding on and wondering if and when reopening will be possible. In Moncton, a part of the province in the red phase of N.B. s recovery plan, the uncertainty of a return to normal is amplified for its local businesses. For Soulflower Salon and Spa owner Kaitlyn Bergeron, the red phase has marked the third time she – alongside every other salon owner in Moncton – has had to close her doors since the pandemic began. We will be okay, but it does get really scary because there s only so many closures that a business, especially a newer business, can handle, says Bergeron.
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4:00 PM January 27, 2021
Weston s town centre will soon have changes made to its cycling routes and bus networks.
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Weston s town centre is due to be given a facelift with an improvement scheme set to start next month.
The scheme will provide more cycling routes into the town centre, make the bus network easier to navigate and enhance pedestrian areas, with the aim of increasing visitors and economic activity in the town.
Cllr Mark Canniford unveiled plans for Weston town centre s improvement scheme
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North Somerset Council s executive member for business, economy and employment, Mark Canniford said: We ran an extensive consultation process in the run-up to this project and changed our plans following feedback from the community.