The Canteen Reopens In Dartmouth To Make Meals For People In Need
Doug Townsend and Renée Lavallée, co-owners of the popular Halifax area restaurant, will cook food for Margaret’s House and the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre.
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Popular Fine-Dining Restaurant In Halifax Could Close Permanently
Mabata opened in Bedford with rave reviews and award nominations, but then COVID-19 happened and none of the current government programs will help owner Najib Faris navigate these tough times.
NBIF And Innovacorp Make $250K Investment In Regional Startups
Five companies that participated in Propel’s Incite Accelerator will receive $50,000 each.
One Million Canadians Lost Their Jobs In March
More than 1 million Canadians lost their jobs last month, and more than 2 million saw their hours slashed, as COVID-19 spurred record-shattering changes in the country’s job market.
Dairy Farmers Dumping Unsold Milk As Demand Plummets
The general manager of the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia says the problem stems from the mass closures of restaurants and hotels in the province in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trudeau Says More Companies Will Now Qualify For Wage Subsidies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced Wednesday that the Canada Summer Jobs Program would be enriched, fully funding placements for students.
Thrift Store Closures A Major Revenue Hit For Salvation Army Ministries
The Maritime locations of the Salvation Army are having to get “creative” with their programming as COVID-19 has forced them to abandon one of their main sources of revenue.
Halifax Partnership Will Lead City Region Through COVID-19 Economic Crisis
CEO Wendy Luther says the economic development organization will help steer the city through times now so it will emerge stronger once the crisis has passed.
Employee At Saint John Area Retirement Facility Tests Positive For COVID-19
Shannex, which operates Parkland in Quispamsis, said two other employees who work in Halifax and Dartmouth have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
N.S., N.B Walmart Workers Receive Early Bonus Payments Of More Than $6-Million
The employees are also receiving a $2 per hour raise for April, with Walmarts across the country looking to hire 10,000 more people to meet the need in stores.
