Think Globally, Shop Locally
Mark Leger reflects on grocery prices, profits, and getting his kids to eat cauliflower again.
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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.
Made With Local Quadruples Production, Enters Costco
October was a month of milestones for the Dartmouth-based company. It is now in more locations across Canada than ever.
Podcast: It Takes A Community To Build A Nova Scotia Chocolate Factory
In the latest episode of the “Insights” podcast, Tareq Hadhad tells the story of how they established Peace By Chocolate in Antigonish and initiated charitable programs that support initiatives across the country.
Two Fredericton Entrepreneurs Earn National Recognition
Natasha Dhayagude of Chinova Bioworks and Kevin LeBoeuf of Educated Beards received national entrepreneur awards last week.
Sister-Owned Fredericton Bakery Moves To Permanent Location
After years of talking about it, these two sisters are making their dream a reality.
Filipino-Canadian Bakery Moves From Market To Permanent Halifax Home
For almost three years, the team behind Xena’s Bread and Butter has spent their nights and weekends baking in a borrowed kitchen.
Reflections Of An Urban Mallrat
Businesses continue to depart and leave Brunswick Square with more empty storefronts. The problem isn’t the Saint John economy, says Mark Leger, the problem is the mall and it can only be fixed by its current owner.
Brunswick Square Vacancies A ‘Blemish’ For Saint John
Over the last ten years, the mall has been hollowed out as retailers leave and aren’t replaced.
Podcast: Tareq Hadhad On His Family’s Remarkable Journey From Syria To Nova Scotia
The Hadhad family left Damascus after their home and business were destroyed with nothing. In this fascinating two-part “Insights” podcast, we follow the family’s journey as refugees from Syria to Lebanon and then to Antigonish.
