N.S. Tories Will Propose Bill To Accommodate Ride-Sharing Services Like Lyft, Uber
Last month, Halifax city council took a major step when it gave the green light to city staff to prepare rules that would allow ride-hailing companies into the city.
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Office Vacancy Rates Down In Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton
Halifax was the only Atlantic Canadian city to see an increase in the vacancy rate as of the end of the year.
Council Approves New King’s Wharf Plan In Dartmouth That Includes 40-Storey Tower
The new plan for the Dartmouth waterfront project could ultimately have 1,500 residential units and feature new townhouses and public parks. It was built for people in mind, not cars, says the developer.
Coronavirus Has Negative Impact On Maritime Lobster Industry
The Lobster Council of Canada says recent live lobster shipments from Moncton and Halifax have been cancelled.
Chris Johnston Becomes CEO Of Bulletproof
The Fredericton IT company has grown from 100 to 200 employees in the past three years, more than doubling revenues over the same period.
Nova Scotia Is Increasing Its Minimum Wage To $12.55 Per Hour
The $1 per hour increase is the biggest hike in a decade.
m5 Expansion In Saint John Includes Takeover Of Revolution Strategy
It is the second deal in recent months involving companies operated by entrepreneurs Derek and Terri Riedle. Late last year, U.S.-based New Frontier Data acquired Civilized, a cannabis media company based in Saint John and California.
Air Canada Bringing Early Morning Toronto Flight Back To Fredericton
The Fredericton International Airport Authority announced Friday that Fredericton will once again have an early-morning departure to Toronto beginning May 1, as part of Air Canada Rouge’s summer schedule.
DeFrost Festival Drops The Bass To Warm Up Moncton Winter For Third Year
The festival is being organized by East Coast Groove, a Moncton-based organization committed to promoting electronic music and culture in the Maritimes.
East Coast Venture Capital Firm Gets Boost From N.B. Innovation Foundation
NBIF announced Thursday that it’s committed $500,000 to Concrete Ventures, a venture capital firm that focuses on pre-seed investments in promising startups in Atlantic Canada.
