Uber Will Start Its Ridesharing Service In Halifax On December 3
The international ridesharing service has finally arrived in Nova Scotia after the city and province created rules and regulations that allowed it to operate.
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Will Covid-19 Restrictions In Halifax Be Lifted On December 9?
Nova Scotia’s top doctor says he’s encouraged by the slowing spread of Covid-19 in the province but that he’s not ready yet to ease up on restrictions.
NouLAB And Atlantic Colleges Get Over $4.3-Million For Skill Shortage Projects
Future Skills Centre is a federal government-funded research and collaboration hub aimed at helping Canadians prepare for employment and meeting employers’ emerging talent needs
Strang Says ‘No Guarantees’ N.S. Restrictions Will Be Lifted By Christmas
Nova Scotia’s top health official says he believes the situation can be brought under control within weeks if people follow the rules and the spread of Covid-19 slows.
Rapid Testing Continues In Halifax, Aimed At Bar And Restaurant Staff And Patrons
The government is encouraging anyone who has worked at a bar or restaurant past 10 pm in the HRM to sign up for a rapid test, even if they don’t have symptoms.
Will Halifax Gyms Survive Another Shutdown?
Owners of Halifax fitness facilities say the government doesn’t realize many modern gyms operate on models that are safe and not great risks of spreading Covid-19.
New, $5,000 Grant For N.S. Businesses Hit By Public Health Restrictions
The money will support small, independently-owned businesses such as bars, restaurants, and gyms that as of today are no longer allowed to stay open.
Fishing Area Off Nova Scotia Closed As Right Whales Pass
The Director General of fisheries resource management says that if the whales are still in the area once the season begins, small portions of lobster fishing areas 33 and 34 will be closed.
Rent Increases Capped At Two Percent Per Year In Nova Scotia
Landlords will also be unable to evict tenants to do renovations. These measures will be in place until February 2022, or until the state of emergency is lifted.
Halifax Allocates $8.7-Million For Affordable Housing Projects
The HRM Council voted to fund projects through three non-profits: the Mi’kmaq Friendship Centre, Adsum Women and Children, and the North End Community Health Association.
