Council Approves Two Dartmouth Towers With More Than 200 Residential Units
A major development near Wyse Road has been given the green light by the community council despite objections from staff about the height of the buildings.
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N.S. Delays Phase 5 Because Of Surge In Covid-19 Cases
The province will remain in Phase 4 of its recovery plan until October 4 when its planned vaccine passport system is scheduled to begin.
82 Per Cent Of Halifax Businesses Support Proof Of Vaccine Policy
A recent survey conducted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce shows that support is very high for a “proof of vaccination” system for discretionary activities in the city.
Bicycle Thief Owner Will Open Retail Shop In Downtown Halifax
Pane e Circo will be located at Bishop’s Landing and offer a selection of “high-quality” foods for customers to take home.
First Cargo Ship On Direct Route From India To Halifax Arrives Next Month
The new route is part of continued growth at Port Halifax with cargo traffic up more than 35 percent in 2021 compared to 2020.
N.S. Reports Spike In Covid-19 Cases As Province Prepares To Lift Restrictions
There have been 73 new Covid-19 cases since September 10. On September 15, mandatory mask mandates are scheduled to be lifted, public gathering limits eliminated, and businesses allowed to operate at full capacity.
Unemployment Rate Drops In N.S., Remains The Same In N.B.
According to the latest Statistics Canada labour force data, Nova Scotia added nearly 4,000 jobs while New Brunswick lost 500.
Halifax Port Authority Seeks Retail Businesses For Former Farmers Market Building
The PIER’s main focus, when it reopens, will be to operate as a “living lab” for the transportation industry, but it’s looking for retail tenants for ground-level spaces.
Halifax Zero-Waste Business Earns B Corp Certification
The Tare Shop, which touts itself as being the first package-free bulk store in Nova Scotia, sells traditional foods like nuts, pastas, and dried beans, as well as products that are tougher to buy waste-free, like cleaners, shampoos, and peanut butter.
Halifax’s Trip Ninja Shuts Down
Co-founder and CEO Andres Collart said the company’s business model made it tough to keep going with so few people booking flights.
