Irving Pulp & Paper’s Saint John Mill is receiving a CA$660 million upgrade, funded by the Canada Infrastructure Bank, to replace 1970s-era equipment with state-of-the-art technology. The renovation, known as Project NextGen, will create local jobs, bolster renewable energy production, and support the region’s long-term economic growth.

Cracker Barrel is pressing on with a refreshed brand identity that removes its iconic barrel from the logo. Fans loyal to the chain have voiced concerns about losing a symbol they have long associated with comfort food and nostalgia.