These Halifax Business Leaders Support $12.95 Minimum Wage
Bill Pratt, the owner of area restaurants like Studio East, says he is glad the minimum wage is going up slowly, so businesses can adjust their prices.
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Nova Scotia Dentists Willing To Administer Vaccines
In Nova Scotia, 88 percent of dentists say they are willing to give these lifesaving shots to help speed up the process, according to a survey done by the province’s dental association.
International Shipper Adds New Route To Halifax
Starting immediately, MSC will include Halifax in its Canada 2 shipping line, which will run from Valencia, Spain to Montreal, with a stop in Halifax along the way.
Halifax Business Leaders Ask City to Cut Spending, Not Raise Taxes
A 1.9 percent increase would hurt commercial businesses trying to survive the pandemic, say business owners and advocates.
N.S. Leadership Candidates Propose Tax Breaks For Hospitality Businesses
Randy Delorey is suggesting a tax holiday for small businesses in the food and hospitality sector, while Labi Kousoulis proposes a $50 million small business tax rebate
CAT Ferry Won’t Sail In Summer 2021
The Nova Scotia government has announced that the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine will not operate due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Port Saint John Sees Big Increase In Container Sector
There may have been a lack of cruise ships in Saint John last year, but the city’s port was still bustling.
Halifax’s Vacancy Rate Doubles, But Rental Squeeze Will Likely Persist
Halifax’s rock-bottom vacancy rate has been fuelling rent increases across the HRM, and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says 2020’s vacancy rate jump doesn’t necessarily indicate a change in that trend.
Business Owners Or Homeowners? Who Should Absorb A Halifax Tax Increase?
A staff report has suggested raising property tax by 1.9 percent for both residential and commercial rates. For the average residential property, this will mean paying just an extra $38, the average commercial property will pay an extra $800 or more.
L.L. Bean Coming To Dartmouth Crossing This Year
The popular American clothing and outdoor supply company will open a location in Dartmouth Crossing.
