University Group Donates Thousands Of Pounds Of Food, Dartmouth Company Supplies The Bags
Farnell Packing Ltd. is supplying bags to Square Roots in the Halifax area and also foodbanks across Nova Scotia.
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Did Nova Scotia Ease Restrictions Too Soon? This Halifax Politician Says Yes
Halifax councilor Richard Zurawski says it’s too early to start mingling in public spaces, considering the risks.
‘Honey Huts’ Installs Porta-Potties For Essential Workers Across Halifax
A local company has addressed a seldom-discussed, but critical issue facing essential workers during the Covid-19 outbreak: their toilet breaks.
Weapons Ban Has Maritime Gun Shop Concerned About Financial Future
While the nation debates the morality and practicality of Canada’s new gun control law, there are businesspeople who now must worry about the economic impact of the law.
Civil Liberties Advocates Say Police Are Unfairly Ticketing People During Pandemic
Halifax police say officers educate people about the rules before resorting to fines, but the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says many who have received fines are unaware they’ve have broken a law.
Halifax Offering One-Month Deferral On Property Tax Payments
Compared to federal and provincial stimulus programs it’s not a big deal, but the CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Association says municipalities are very limited to what they can offer financially.
Denture Clinic Signs Were Taken Down Out Of Public Safety Concern
When the Halifax Regional Police removed the signs at Atlantic Denture clinic, the Dartmouth community loudly applauded the move. But it was unknown at the time how the police got the authority to remove the signs which, legally, they didn’t own.
Halifax Call Centre Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
Other workers who came in contact with the employee have been sent home with pay and told to self-isolate for 14 days.
Homecare Working Conditions ‘Abysmal’ Says N.S. Union President
Jason MacLean does not mince words when asked what working conditions are like for Nova Scotia’s homecare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’d characterize working conditions as abysmal, and working conditions are not consistent across the board,” said the President of Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union.
Halifax Police Remove Signs For Denture Clinic Owned By Gunman
Atlantic Denture Clinic in Dartmouth was owned by the shooter that killed at least 22 people and the signage of the building was upsetting area residents.
