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Chambers & Boards of Trade in the News
Friday, October 29, 2021In recent weeks, federal and provincial governments have introduced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for their employees, health-care workers and within sectors like the federally regulated transportation sector. As we found our way through each of the four waves and sought to end the pandemic through vaccination, a vigorous debate has waged on this year across the country between those in favour and those opposed to vaccination. Read moreWednesday, October 27, 2021The Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce and Coastal Financial Credit Union have teamed up to build a five-unit apartment building exclusively for doctors. Read moreTuesday, October 26, 2021The Saint John Chamber of Commerce has distributed at least 40,000 rapid COVID-19 testing kits to 850 companies — a measure of success for its CEO, David Duplisea. However, Duplisea said the chamber is aware of employers who are facing issues with employees not seeking a confirmative PCR test as mandated by Public Health guidelines. Read moreFriday, October 15, 2021As part of national Small Business Week, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) is holding five events from Oct. 18-22 to help small business owners better develop their digital branding and social media presence. Read moreFriday, October 8, 2021Newfoundland and Labrador's COVID-19 vaccination passport is now officially available, but problems with connection and logistics for businesses mean not everyone is connecting right away. Hannah de Young, chair of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce, asked customers to be kind through the latest adaptation for businesses. Read moreWednesday, September 29, 2021The Halifax Chamber of Commerce has been distributing workplace rapid COVID-19 tests in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health, but the criteria for qualifying businesses is about to change. There are over 900 companies across the province taking advantage of this free program, according to a news release. Read moreMonday, September 27, 2021The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce says a recent survey of members shows there are a lot of questions surrounding the implementation of the P.E.I. Vax Pass. Read moreThursday, September 23, 2021The first 24-hours following New Brunswick's rollout of new pandemic restrictions have been rocky for some of the businesses tasked with enforcing the new rules. Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce CEO, John Wishart says there are still lots of unanswered questions surrounding the enforcement of the policy. Read moreFriday, September 17, 2021Entrepreneurs eager for more clarity on rules and a potential timeline for rollout. Hazel Bishop, executive director of the Gander Area Chamber of Commerce, agrees and says if the province adopts a vaccine passport system, it would make more sense to have a policy for businesses to use it. Read moreThursday, August 26, 2021An alliance of New Brunswick business organizations has released a set of policies and priorities for political parties to consider ahead of the federal election. Representatives from six groups were on hand in Dieppe on Tuesday morning to launch the list of policy priorities. Read more