Cannabis and Booze Sales Still Surging In Nova Scotia During Pandemic
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation had another “very strong quarter” from June to September, bringing in $216 million, which is 6.3 percent more than the same period last year.
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Owner Of New Halifax Construction Firm Says Unlimited Vacations Increase Productivity
With the Newfoundland economy in dire straights, Terry Hussey is expanding his business to the Maritimes and bringing with him fresh ideas on how to be successful in the construction industry.
Five Individuals And Organizations Promoting Greater Diversity In Nova Scotia’s Tech Sector
The fifth annual Digital Diversity Awards celebrate Nova Scotia industry leaders going above and beyond to promote diversity and inclusion in the province’s tech sector.
Le Chateau Is Going Out Of Business
The once-popular clothing brand has two locations in Halifax, as well as locations in Saint John, Dieppe, Fredericton, Moncton, and Bathurst.
Do Tesla Job Ads Mean The EV Car Company Is Coming To Halifax?
The company recently posted a pair of job advertisements on its corporate website for positions in the HRM.
Halifax Business Community, New Council Share Common Goals, Says Chamber President
Patrick Sullivan says the chamber supports creating more affordable housing and ensuring people make enough money to live comfortably — it just has different suggestions on how to achieve these goals.
Breweries Leave CBANS After ‘Apologist’ Tweets About Mi’kmaq Lobster Dispute
At least two breweries have left the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia after the organization’s executive director got into a twitter spat with supporters of Indigenous Fishers.
Halifax Restaurants Are Taking Lobster Off The Menu To Support Mi’kmaq Fishermen
After learning that a fish plant was burned to the ground in Southwestern N.S., Kourosh Rad, the owner of Garden Food Bar & Lounge, decided lobster was no longer on his menu.
Controversial Dartmouth Hotel Project Still Going Ahead, Says City Councilor
Next to Lake Banook, the 16-storey Prince Albert Hotel is being built, even after Councilor Sam Austin and Dartmouth residents strongly opposed the development last year.
Restaurant Industry Applauds New Rent Subsidy Program
The restaurant industry in Atlantic Canada is feeling a bit more relieved after the Federal Government announced a new rent subsidy program last week. Under the new program, businesses can get direct support to pay rent and mortgages, if they have experienced a drop in revenue during the pandemic.
