VIA Rail Should Expand Maritime Service, Says Transportation Advocate
The passenger train can easily make two round trips a week between Halifax and Montreal, says Ted Bartlett.
Halifax
The Chickenburger Requiring Staff, Dine-In Customers To Be Full Vaccinated
The province of Nova Scotia plans to implement a proof-of-vaccination policy as early as October, but some Halifax businesses have taken it upon themselves to implement health measures ahead of time.
Cabinet Minister Loses Seat, Halifax Remains Mostly Liberal After Federal Election
As Fisheries Minister, Bernadette Jordan presided over the contentious fisheries dispute in Nova Scotia, which began in the fall of 2020 and continues to this day.
Halifax House Price Increases Flatten For Fourth Straight Month
The housing market is showing more signs of moderation. But a historically low inventory continues to keep prices high in the city.
Mezza Lebanese Kitchen Ready To Launch First Drive-Thru Restaurant In N.B.
The popular Nova Scotia restaurant chain has ambitious plans for a Maritime expansion, beginning with Moncton and then on to Fredericton, Saint John and Prince Edward Island.
What Amazon’s Decision To Boost Pay For Frontline Workers Means For Halifax
Earlier this week, tech and retail giant announced it will hire 15,000 new employees in Canada and bump wages for its frontline workers as high as $21.65 an hour. The news has implications in Halifax, where the company will open a delivery centre in October.
Halifax’s Novagevity Earns Big Recognition With National Industry Award
The CHFA is Canada’s largest trade association dedicated to natural health and organic products. Its Launch Pad event is a Dragon’s Den-style pitch competition held each year at its CHFA Connect conference.
N.S. Facing $341-Million deficit, Debt Tops $16-Billion
Updated figures from the government show the province is facing a large deficit with much of the increase attributed to getting through Covid-19.
Halifax Sales Software Company Receives $13-Million Investment
Proposify has more than 10,000 customers in nearly 40 countries, and last year ranked 45th in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list.
Spryfield Area Of HRM Needs Zoning Review To Address Rapid Commercial, Residential Growth
The executive director of the Spryfield Business Commission says they need to make it easier for entrepreneurs to establish businesses in an area with great potential for growth.
