N.S. Premier Considering Opening To Rest Of Canada
Stephen McNeil says he is going to try for an agreement with other Atlantic bubble members on opening the province to the rest of the country, but he is not beholden to them.
Nova Scotia
StFX University Will Make Students Sign Covid-19 Waiver
It releases officials at the N.S. university from liability for Covid-19-related injury or death.
Halifax Co-Working Spaces Begin To Welcome Back Entrepreneurs, Freelancers
Volta officially opened its networking space on July 15, letting members who pay to use the shared group workspace back for the first time since Covid-19 forced the space closed in March.
Residential Highrise On Heritage Property Clears Advisory Committee
The developers behind Southwest Properties want to build an eight-story residential highrise in South End Halifax, incorporating a historic cottage into the complex.
Is Covid-19 Making Halifax A More Attractive Place To Do Business?
The Covid-19 pandemic is driving more companies to expand or relocate to Halifax. The Halifax Partnership’s investment attraction team has already secured seven new firms since the beginning of April.
Acadia Broadcasting Signs Letter Of Intent To Purchase Halifax Radio Stations
The Maritime broadcaster has entered into a letter of intent with HFX Broadcasting Inc. to purchase its two Halifax radio stations, CKHZ-FM and CKHY-FM, the companies announced Monday.
Bidding Wars Break Out As House Prices Continue To Climb In Halifax
House prices in Halifax have soared in the last few months, even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, leading some to compare the city’s housing market to places like Toronto and Vancouver.
HuMetis Expansion To Halifax Could Bring As Many As 150 Jobs
A global technology firm based in the U.S. is the latest company to announce expansion plans in the city.
N.S. Politicians Focused On Standards Of Care In Facilities Like Northwood
Tim Houston, leader of the opposition Progressive Conservatives in Nova Scotia, says the debate about private versus public longterm care facilities distracts from the real issue.
Federal Government Projects $343-Billion Deficit
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said that the spending on workers and businesses was and continues to be necessary as many Canadians are still suffering immense hardships as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
