The stormy winter has taken a toll on the bottom line of many small businesses.
A recent
survey shows 25 per cent of Canadian firms and 34 per cent of American
companies have been negatively affected financially. David Rumour of
Sage North America says companies have to develop weather policies and
procedures when storms hit.
He says
it can be as simple as a communication plan for your employees which
identifies who within the organization would step up in the case of a
basic emergency.
Rumour
adds with the technology tools available today, employees can still be
productive on storm days by working from home with laptops and mobile
phones.
A Korean
rice porridge with abalone being recalled because it could allow the
growth of a dangerous bacteria that causes botulism.
The Canadian
Food Inspection Agency says food contaminated with the Clostridium
botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you
sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, respiratory
failure and paralysis. In severe cases, people can die.
There have been no reports of anyone getting sick.
The recalled product was sold in this province, Ontario and possibly nationwide.
Lots of donors braving the snow and rain to donate blood in memory of Tim Cameron.
He passed away last year and a the clinic is put on by his daughter Katie Mitchell.
Tim's
wife Cathy tells us he would thrilled to see this clinic in his
memory. She says despite working for the Red Cross for many years, Tim
couldn't due to an illness in his past but to see others donate on his
behalf would be a big deal to him.
Cameron says the family
believes Tim's life was extended by the blood transfusions that he
received because they allowed him to receive more treatment for his
cancer.
In
March, Point Lepreau produced about 45 per cent of the total net
generation from NB Power generating stations, putting about 660
megawatts on the grid.
An outage is scheduled to begin in early
May and last 45 days. It coincides with the anticipated increase in
hydro electricity from the spring melt on the St. John River.
The votes are already pouring in for this year's edition of Atlantic Canada's Worst Roads campaign.
The C-A-A's Gary Howard tells us in about a week they received around a thousand ballots.
Howard
says there's a lot of momentum in voting this year and a lot of roads
being named that haven't been brought up before. He says they're also
seeing a lot of discussion on social media as well, with people talking
about what road they voted for and encouraging others to vote.
Hanwell
Road in Fredericton and Route 630 in Andersonville tied for the worst as
of April 2. You have until the 25th of this month to cast your ballot,
click here.
The 7:30am, 9:30am and 1:30pm departures of the Grand Manan Adventure being cancelled due to mechanical problems with the ferry.
Coastal
Transport Limited says they are now aiming to begin regular service
at 5:30pm from Blacks Harbour using the Grand Manan V.
Saint John Police investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on the East side.
The
incident happening at Little John's Variety on John T McMillan Avenue
around 10pm last night and an undisclosed amount of money was taken.
Police aren't saying what type of weapon was used but no one was hurt and they are still looking for the suspect.
