Council Approves 12-Storey Development In Uptown Saint John
Developer Percy Wilbur purchased 91 King Street — known to many as “the former Woolworth’s — and the building next to it in December.
Halifax
Nova Scotia Will Implement Vaccine Passport System, Enter Phase 5 On Schedule
Premier Tim Houston is sticking to his timeline for loosening Covid-19 restrictions in Nova Scotia. He’s also planning to introduce a a vaccine passport system in early October.
Halifax Council Approves Two Skyscrapers Despite Public Concerns
The development along Robie Street and College Street will include two towers nearly 30-storeys high and 577 residential units.
Atlantica Owner Plans Three 30-Storey Towers On Dartmouth Waterfront
Magna Hotels plans to build three towers, containing a combined 800 residential units, on a Dartmouth property overlooking Halifax Harbour.
N.S. Government Offices, Schools Will Close For Truth And Reconciliation Day
The N.B. government has decided not to recognize September 30 as a provincial holiday.
Labour Shortage Is A Myth, Workers’ Advocate Says
HALIFAX–You may have heard about the labour shortage in Nova Scotia — but not everyone agrees there actually is a shortage of labour. Danny Cavanagh, the president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour (NSFL), says the idea that there aren’t enough people to work is a myth. “I don’t think there’s a labour shortage […]
Halifax Hospitality Group Says Big Events Weren’t Coming Back Soon To Cunard Centre
The Cunard Centre has been a staple of the Halifax Seaport since it was erected in 2006. The nearly 50,000 square-foot building has hosted countless events over the past 15 years, such as festivals, fundraisers, trade shows, and even the annual Sex Show in the city.
Halifax Port Authority Pulls Plug On Cunard Centre
The port is shutting down the centre as an event space because of challenges stemming from Covid-19 and is open to other possible commercial uses of the space.
Trudeau’s Support Nosedives In Nova Scotia
A new Narrative survey also shows support for the federal Liberals is holding strong in New Brunswick.
Property Owner Group Tells Landlords To Stop Notices of Massive Rent Increases
Kevin Russell, the executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia, wrote an open letter addressed to landlords on August 25, saying such notices must stop. Russell, however, didn’t write the letter because he believes in rent control. He is worried such massive rent increases may persuade Tim Houston’s new government of keeping rent control in place.
