Minimum wage in New Brunswick will rise 25 cents to $15.90 per hour on April 1, 2026, according to an announcement from the province last week. About five per cent of workers earned minimum wage last year, down from six percent in 2024. Most minimum wage earners work part time, and over one-third are aged 15 to 19. The rate is indexed to inflation, which increased 1.7 per cent (www.gnb.ca) ……………….
Dr. Phone Fix Canada Corp. has been named a Double Gold Winner at the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, earning top honours for Sales Distinction of the Year in both Computer Services and Telecommunications. Selected from more than 2,100 nominations, the awards recognize excellence in sales and customer performance. The company’s disciplined operating model, standardized training, and strong customer satisfaction supported the win. CEO Piyush Sawhney said the recognition validates Dr. Phone Fix’s scalable platform as it pursues national expansion through organic growth and acquisitions. Winners will be honoured March 5, 2026, in New York. (Dr Phone Fix Canada Corp – www.docphonefix.com)…………
Earlier in the week, La Caisse and Hines, backed by Korea’s National Pension Service, announced that 141 Bay St., the 50-storey second tower of CIBC SQUARE, is fully leased and nearing initial occupancy. The milestone completes the complex’s final phase, reinforcing its position at the top of Toronto’s office market. Developed as a transit-integrated, sustainability-focused workplace, the project reflects strong demand for premium office space. Tenants span finance, legal, professional services, and natural resources, with phased move-ins scheduled through 2026 and 2027. (La Caisse – www.lacaisse.com) & (Hines – www.hines.com)…………..
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