New Brunswick is extending the province's small business recovery grant program and increasing the amount businesses can receive, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Thursday. Gyms, salons, spas and entertainment centres are closed. Restaurants — excluding quick-service and drive-thru businesses — caterers, drinking establishments, retail stores, gyms and fitness facilities, hair salons, spas and entertainment centres will be eligible for the grant program. Video: Federal and Ontario financial supports for businesses, workers expanded (Global News)The program wasn't previously open to all retail businesses. Higgs said the grant will cover impacts experienced by businesses between Dec. 13, 2021, and March 31, 2022.

Source: CBC News January 14, 2022 06:15 UTC