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?
Halifax
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.
Podcast: Rustum Southwell On The Black Business Initiative In Atlantic Canada
In this episode of the “Insights” podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell talk with Rustum Southwell, the founding CEO of the Black Business Initiative (BBI) which has developed a national reputation for its work with the black business community and has expanded its mandate to serve all of Atlantic Canada.
Clean Energy On The Horizon
Mark Leger reflects on green energy, giant power poles, and whether or not a Tesla is in his future.
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.
Port Of Halifax Planning For Cruise Ships In Dartmouth
It’s still early stages but talks with stakeholders are already happening.
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.
Stop Turning Up Your Nose At ‘Low-End’ Jobs
David Campbell has always been uncomfortable with folks who “crap on jobs” they don’t find appealing.
Podcast: Don Mills On Building Communities Through Business And Volunteerism
In this week’s episode of the “Insights” podcast, we turn the microphone around. Don Mills was recently inducted into the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame, an honour he received because of his successful business career and extensive volunteer activities.
Think Globally, Shop Locally
Mark Leger reflects on grocery prices, profits, and getting his kids to eat cauliflower again.
