Restaurant Debt Driving Price Hikes
There are many reasons why you are paying more to eat out these days.
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It’s Time To Fight Grocery Greed
Opinion: The grocery giants don’t expect the average consumer to fight back, but I’m here to tell you there is a way.
Discovering The Magic Of Film Photography In Halifax
How a Halifax photographer is sharing his darkroom and his love for film.
Businesses React To September 19 Holiday
Each province has taken a different approach to honouring Queen Elizabeth during her funeral. But many concerns remain.
Attica’s 25-Year-Long Secret
The Halifax furniture store’s philosophy traces back to a 19th-century textile designer.
Credit Card Debt Continues To Grow Amid Inflation
A new study from Equifax shows that credit card balances are up 6.4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2022. That’s the highest amount of credit card debt since the fourth quarter of 2019 — right before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
It’s Time For The Alcohol Industry To Face Facts
The romanticizing of alcohol has led to a collective denial of how harmful it actually is. There is no better example than the reaction online to recent warnings from Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.
Halifax Now Has $10 Per Hour Gap Between Living and Minimum Wages
A new study claims that a person must make $23.50 to live comfortably in Halifax. In other areas of the province, the living wage ranges from $20.00-$22.55 per hour. All regions saw a jump between five to eight percent over the last year.
New Lifestyle Store In Halifax Caters To Kids While You Shop
Flora James Shop, which officially opened on September 6, has creative and fun products for all ages. But the owner, Bria Doiron, installed a section where her younger customers can colour, read and play while the parents do the shopping.
Halifax Landlord Advises ‘Don’t Be A Jerk’ In New Book
For some, real estate is attractive because of the dollar signs. Especially in today’s market, the right piece of land or a rental property is easy profit. But author Michael Currie is releasing a book this month to bring your millionaire fantasies to a halt. As someone who has spent 20 years investing in various properties, Currie is telling it the way he sees it.
