Has The Rental Crisis Hit Rock Bottom?
Nova Scotia has the second-highest average rent in Canada, despite the fact we earn low wages. New Brunswick has renters scared by callously ending the rent cap. This has to be it, right?
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Landlords Worry Rent Cap, Heating Costs Will Drive Mass Rental Unit Sell-Off
Nova Scotia still has a lot of old buildings that rely on an oil furnace for heat. Landlords are reporting unmanageable increases in the cost of heating their units.
Long-Time Hockey Mom Revives Centennial Arena Canteen
Debbie MacKinnon has spent her life as a dedicated volunteer in Halifax as well as a tireless hockey mom. Now, she is betting on herself while serving a sport, and community, she loves.
Wintersleep’s Paul Murphy Launches New Record Label
Murphy was inspired to create a small record label because he felt there wasn’t enough space to create, and release, alternative music: the “odder” pieces friends might come up with while jamming that is outside of the mainstream.
Halifax Restaurants Pull Salad From Menus, Skimp On Garnish As Lettuce Prices Quadruple
Some joints have removed salads while others are just taking the hit. A unique vegan restaurant, however, has been avoiding salad since last year.
N.S. Company Receives $3-Million Investment For Mobile Games That Make Learning Fun For Kids
An Olympian turned tech entrepreneur in Nova Scotia has developed a creative way to motivate kids to be engaged while learning reading comprehension skills.
New England Salaries Much Higher Than Atlantic Canada’s
In 2019 there was a major gap between the prosperity of the two regions.
Welcoming Refugees Is A Win-Win
There are many reasons why welcoming refugees is positive for Atlantic Canada.
New Campaign Reminds Nova Scotians To ‘Buy Local Again’
Many small retailers in Halifax are struggling. Buy local campaigns from two years ago have long run out of steam and many independent businesses are seeing significant drops in sales.
New Program Gives Refugee-Owned Businesses Access, Resources
Nearly 15 percent of all refugees to Canada become entrepreneurs. The new program will allow their businesses to grow their networks, and offer mentorship and training opportunities.
