Halifax Lays Off Nearly 1,500 Staff Due To COVID-19
Everyone laid off was either a casual, temporary or seasonal employee. The government says it will do its best to protect the municipality’s fulltime employees.
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United Sign Making 10,000 Face Shields For N.B. Healthcare Workers
Matt Symes, CEO of Moncton- and Halifax-based Symplicity Designs, had just bought the Dartmouth-based signage company in January. Making medical protective gear wasn’t part of the original plan.
Parking Garage Won’t Be Built On City Land Near Halifax Common
A new plan for the redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax moves a controversial parking garage so it no longer encroaches on city land.
The Canteen Reopens In Dartmouth To Make Meals For People In Need
Doug Townsend and Renée Lavallée, co-owners of the popular Halifax area restaurant, will cook food for Margaret’s House and the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre.
Popular Fine-Dining Restaurant In Halifax Could Close Permanently
Mabata opened in Bedford with rave reviews and award nominations, but then COVID-19 happened and none of the current government programs will help owner Najib Faris navigate these tough times.
NBIF And Innovacorp Make $250K Investment In Regional Startups
Five companies that participated in Propel’s Incite Accelerator will receive $50,000 each.
One Million Canadians Lost Their Jobs In March
More than 1 million Canadians lost their jobs last month, and more than 2 million saw their hours slashed, as COVID-19 spurred record-shattering changes in the country’s job market.
Dairy Farmers Dumping Unsold Milk As Demand Plummets
The general manager of the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia says the problem stems from the mass closures of restaurants and hotels in the province in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau Says More Companies Will Now Qualify For Wage Subsidies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced Wednesday that the Canada Summer Jobs Program would be enriched, fully funding placements for students.
Thrift Store Closures A Major Revenue Hit For Salvation Army Ministries
The Maritime locations of the Salvation Army are having to get “creative” with their programming as COVID-19 has forced them to abandon one of their main sources of revenue.
