U.S. Cuts Tariffs On Canadian Softwood Lumber
The U.S. Department of Commerce is lowering tariffs for most producers to 8.59 pe cent.
Halifax
Unemployment Up In New Brunswick, Down In Nova Scotia
Canada’s unemployment rate remained at a record low of 4.9 percent in July, but the situation in the Maritimes was more volitile.
New Bell Ringer Red Beer Launches In Support Of Lunenburg Academy
Lightship Brewing owner Adam Bower has launched a beer that celebrates the elementary school he attended.
Halifax Airport Officially Opens New Logistics Park
The Halifax Stanfield International Airport has opened a new logistics park that will increase its ability to serve air cargo traffic.
Rocket Starts Four-Day Work Week Trial At Halifax And Fredericton Offices
Rocket may have only started their four-day work week, but CEO Scott Williams says he can already see the productivity going up within the printing company.
Steele Auto Group Opens New Dieppe Dealership
With the opening of Steele Auto Group’s new Jaguar Land Rover dealership Dieppe, the Dartmouth company now owns 57 dealerships.
Amusement Company Closes Dartmouth Fair Early After Fights Amongst ‘Gangs Of Kids’
East Coast Amusements was ordered to close early by Halifax Regional Police on Monday night.
Inflation Pinching Canadians’ Summer Plans
A new survey from CIBC found 80 percent of respondents were concerned with the impact inflation will have on their summer plans.
Small Business Confidence Falls For Fourth Straight Month
CFIB’s latest Business Barometer shows the three-month confidence index fell by nearly eight points in July, while the 12-month index fell by nearly seven points.
Statistics Canada Report Shows Economy Holds Steady In May
Growth in services-producing industries was offset by a decline in goods-producing industries, as 14 of 20 industrial sectors increased.
