Atlantic Lottery Appoints President And CEO
Atlantic Lottery has appointed Patrick Daigle as president and CEO.
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N.S. Doctors Throw Support Behind Vaccine Mandate
Doctors Nova Scotia has officially endorsed the Canadian Medical Association’s call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
Halifax Mayor Says More Development Must Happen To Help Fix Housing Crisis
With the city growing so fast, Mike Savage said the city needs thousands of new units. And it will have to keep approving more, and doing it quickly, to keep up.
N.S. Implementing Mandatory Vaccine Policy For Some Government Employees
Nova Scotia is modifying its move to Phase 5, tightening border restrictions, and implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for many government employees as the fourth wave of Covid-19 rips through the province.
Sandpiper Closes First Round Of VC Fundraising
The fund’s initial investors include more than 30 women, a Canadian national bank, as well as the Government of Nova Scotia, which ponied up $5-million earlier this year.
Worker Shortage Forces Halifax Donut Shop To Temporarily Shut Down
Jagger’s Café is just the latest victim of a massive labour shortage that has been plaguing the foodservice industry for months.
Atlantic Chamber Says Inflation Will Hurt Businesses And Consumers
By far the biggest concern for the chamber is the sky-rocketing cost of fuel. According to StatsCan, the cost of fuel was more than 32 percent higher in August compared to a year prior.
These 6 People, Companies And Organizations Are ‘Changemakers’ In Atlantic Canada
From companies like Outcast Foods to individuals like Alfred Burgesson of Tribe Network, Volta’s Ecosystem Impact Awards celebrate the “changemakers” in the startup community in Atlantic Canada.
N.S. Restaurant Will Shut Down Dining Area In Protest Of Province’s Vaccine Policy
The owners of ‘Fresh From The Oven’ in Greenwood say if everyone can’t dine-in at their establishment, then no one will. As of October 4, the restaurant will be takeout and delivery only.
Joel Plaskett Adds Bookstore To Dartmouth Shop, Ditches Old Name
Say goodbye to the New Scotland Yard Emporium, and hello to Fang, Morley’s, and Fricton Books. And don’t worry, TAZ Records is sticking around, too.
