Halifax Company Launches Back Brace That Doesn’t Feel Like A ‘Straight Jacket’
Spring Loaded’s release of Lumbrella comes at a time when people are experiencing more back pain from working at home and sitting for long hours with bad posture.
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Halifax Chamber Of Commerce Asks For Tax Freeze
The proposed 1.9 percent increase to the average tax bill would be unfair to small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic.
Nova Scotia Liquor And Cannabis Sales Soar During Pandemic
According to NSLC’s third-quarter results, alcohol sales are up 11.7 percent compared to the same timeframe in 2019.
Young Cashier Who Can Read Lips Overcomes Challenges Of Mask-Wearing During Pandemic
Abbie Langille was born deaf but can communicate with others after learning to lip-read as a child. But working as a Giant Tiger cashier in Truro has been challenging during Covid-19.
Owners of Chenpapa Give $5,000 To Charity On Last Day Before Retirement
For 35 years, Yi Chiao Chen and Pi Yeng Chen have been known, not only for their great Asian cuisine but for their kindness and generosity.
Organigram Stock On The Rise With Renewed Talk Of Decriminalization In U.S.
The stock for the Moncton-based producer closed on Thursday at $4.51 per share with a market cap of more than $1-billion.
Halifax Can Begin Development Of New Cogswell Neighbourhood
The Halifax Regional Municipality recently completed a land swap with local real estate company Crombie, which will allow the city to begin construction in 2021.
These Halifax Business Leaders Support $12.95 Minimum Wage
Bill Pratt, the owner of area restaurants like Studio East, says he is glad the minimum wage is going up slowly, so businesses can adjust their prices.
Nova Scotia Dentists Willing To Administer Vaccines
In Nova Scotia, 88 percent of dentists say they are willing to give these lifesaving shots to help speed up the process, according to a survey done by the province’s dental association.
Halifax Business Leaders Ask City to Cut Spending, Not Raise Taxes
A 1.9 percent increase would hurt commercial businesses trying to survive the pandemic, say business owners and advocates.
