Tenants Hail N.S. Rent Cap Extension, While Landlords Flail
Tenants in Nova Scotia will continue to be a protected by a rent cap for at least another two years.
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Province Proposes Massive Increase to Nova Scotia Power Fines
The new rules would increase the amount the province can charge in so-called “administrative penalties” from $1 million to $25 million.
Boxing Promoter Fights Through Trauma
On Saturday, the third boxing event put off my Real Deal Promotions will take place at the Light House Arts Centre in Halifax. A near-sellout crowd is expected. But the fact it’s taking place at all is testament to the fortitude of the boxing promotor Kyle McNeil.
Government Gives Millions to Michelin
More than $300 million will go to Michelin’s three factories in Bridgewater, Waterville, and Pictou.
How a Halifax Business Helped an Artist Attend South By Southwest
Poolblood’s trip was made possible thanks to Side Door, a Halifax-based business that uses an online platform to match artists with venues.
SVB Damage ‘Definitely Wasn’t Zero’ for Maritime Startups
Propel CEO Kathryn Lockhart says she anticipates “a slowing” in American funds coming into the region.
26-Storey Tower Planned for the Heart of Downtown Dartmouth
The site of old Dartmouth Post office could soon feature a skyline-altering highrise.
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society has Land for New Centre, After $1 Sale
Halifax Regional Council voted unanimously to sell surplus land on 1940 Gottingen Street to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society for one dollar.
Can Randy’s Pizza Survive a ‘Cursed’ Location in Cole Harbour?
The popular pizza joint opens in a familiar location, which has hosted several pizza joints in the past.
Bank of Canada Holds Key Interest Rate at 4.5 Percent
Growth in the Canadian economy was flat last quarter, with restrictive monetary policy continuing to weigh on household spending.
