The Co-operators Group Limited is a Canadian co-operative with more than $48 billion in assets under administration. Through its group of companies it offers home, auto, life, group, travel, commercial and farm insurance, as well as investment products. The organization protects over 629,000 lives, 800,000 homes, 1.3 million vehicles, 39,000 farms and 197,000 businesses. It insures 175, 000 employees through Group Benefits plans, offers a wide range of Wealth Management products and provides Credit Lfe insurance to 617,000 Canadians.
The Co-operators is well known for its community involvement. As a co-operative insurer, the organization believes it has a responsibility to help build stronger, safer communities by actively supporting distraction-free driving, mental health, flood safety and sustainability.
The Co-operators is listed among the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt and Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.
The Beatty Bistro is one of the hidden pleasures of Saint John. The quality of the food is delectable with tastes that tantalized the palate. The wine selection is limited, but with choices that add to your dining pleasure. Service, well the chef also waits on you giving you the feeling that you are the only one in the bistro. Excellent service...and the deserts are heavenly homemade creations.Read more
I think the title of the review says it all, or almost. What a treat this place is! There can't be more than a dozen tables inside, with a couple more outside, and there were plenty of folks already enjoying the atmosphere when I arrived for a light lunch.
On arrival you are greeted with GENUINE smiles from the courteous staff who obviously love working here, and a free small sample of tea. My sample was Lapsang Souchong... a bit too smokey for my taste, but interesting none the less.
I ordered one of the lunch specials, Moroccan chicken and couscous soup, an egg salad sandwich, and from the rather extensive tea menu I chose the Assam Borengajuli tea. What can I say? It was lovely; a nice, light lunch, delicious soup (although I did have to add a bit of pepper for taste) and an excellent egg salad sandwich. I don't think I've ever considered an egg salad sandwich to be "refreshing" before, but this one was! It wasn't really anything special but it was good. Nice light whole-wheat bread, some nice crispy iceberg lettuce and egg salad that wasn't overpowered by the mayonnaise... or whatever was used. It was perfect!
And the tea, well... I had never heard of "Assam Borengajuli" before, but I'll be danged if it isn't my new favorite! Absolutely delicious tea.
For no particular reason, the word "genteel" springs to mind... A very nice experience over all, and I'm sure I will return. I'd recommend it to anyone.Read more