Nova Scotia Imposes Stricter Mask Requirements As Covid-19 Variant Cases Spike
The new rules require people to wear masks on outdoor restaurant bars and patios and places like outdoor farmers’ markets and festivals too.
Halifax
NSGEU, Dalhousie University Reach Tentative Agreement, Potentially Avoiding Strike
NSGEU president Jason MacLean says the 844 affected workers will be voting on whether to ratify or reject the agreement between Friday and Monday.
It Looks Like Amazon Is Building A Warehouse In Dartmouth
The U.S. multinational hasn’t yet confirmed the construction of a facility but a deed shows they purchased the property at 180 Thornhill Drive and a renovation permit has been approved for the site.
Halifax Restaurants Receive $40,000 Break From Patio Fees
Outdoor seating has been critical for restaurants trying to make up lost revenue from shutdowns and restricted seating indoors.
Nearly 850 Dalhousie University Staff Poised To Go On Strike Over Pensions
The 844 employees work in administration and technical support and are spread out over the Halifax campus, the agricultural college in Truro, and New Brunswick.
Halifax Employment Growth Continues, 2,400 Jobs Added Last Month
Halifax’s labour force keeps growing, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Atlantic Bubble Will Not Reopen April 19
Unrestricted travel between the four provinces won’t resume until May 3.
Rankin Defends Budget Priorities In Speech To Business Community
Premier Iain Rankin faced pointed questions from Halifax’s business community on Wednesday at his first-ever State of the Province address.
PAL Airlines Announces Fredericton Flights To Newfoundland, Halifax And Ottawa
PAL Airlines announced Wednesday that it will offer flights from YFC to Deer Lake and St. John’s three times weekly starting May 31 and will also offer flights from YFC to Ottawa and Halifax three times weekly beginning August 2.
Want To Lower Rents? Apartment Owners Group Says Eliminate Double Property Tax
NBAOA president Willy Scholten says property taxes represent 40-45 percent of the operating costs of rental properties in the province.
