Westjet Restores Service To Atlantic Canadian Airports
The routes have been suspended since early November due to the pandemic. The company also shuttered its operations at the airports because of route cancellations.
Halifax
All Nova Scotians Could Be Vaccinated By June
Dr. Robert Strang says the vaccination plan should see the province reach herd immunity by mid-May, with about 70 percent of people given their first doses of vaccine.
CAA Atlantic Names New President And CEO
Dawn Dalley replaces Steve McCall, who served as president & CEO of CAA Atlantic for 28 years and is retiring.
Nova Scotia Opens Border With New Brunswick
As of 8 a.m. March 20, anyone travelling into Nova Scotia from New Brunswick will no longer have to self-isolate upon arrival.
Halifax’s Tourism Economy Lost As Much As $800-Million In 2020
The full impact of Covid-19 on Halifax’s tourism economy came into clearer view March 18, as Discover Halifax released key data on visitors to the city.
N.S.-Based Empire Buys Ontario Grocery Chain For $357-Million
The company that owns Sobeys, Lawtons, and several other grocery brands is adding an Ontario specialty grocer to its portfolio.
More Help For Hotel Industry As N.S. Premier Pushes For Maritime Bubble This Spring
The provincial government will give more financial support to the beleaguered hotel and accommodation industry.
Halifax Could Be The ‘Most Desirable City On The Eastern Seaboard’ After Covid-19
The Halifax Partnership is starting the process of creating a five-year economic plan for the city. CEO Wendy Luther says there are several reasons to be optimistic about a strong economic recovery.
Developers Plan On Building 900 Residential Units On Old Dartmouth Mall Site
Nova Scotia companies Crombie REIT and Clayton Developments are partners in the development of 25 acres of land where the old Penhorn Mall once stood on Portland Street.
Highrise On Historic Victoria Hall Property In Halifax Clears Another Hurdle
The developer has received permission from the city’s heritage committee to make substantial modifications to a historic building on Gottingen Street so a highrise can be built on the same property.
