N.S. Tories Will Propose Bill To Accommodate Ride-Sharing Services Like Lyft, Uber
Last month, Halifax city council took a major step when it gave the green light to city staff to prepare rules that would allow ride-hailing companies into the city.
Nova Scotia
Office Vacancy Rates Down In Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton
Halifax was the only Atlantic Canadian city to see an increase in the vacancy rate as of the end of the year.
Council Approves New King’s Wharf Plan In Dartmouth That Includes 40-Storey Tower
The new plan for the Dartmouth waterfront project could ultimately have 1,500 residential units and feature new townhouses and public parks. It was built for people in mind, not cars, says the developer.
Award-Winning Comedian Will Be ‘Marquee Presenter’ At Arts Atlantic Symposium
At the five-day event in October in Saint John, Nikki Payne will share her story of taking risks in the arts world and how those risks can pay off greatly.
UNB Saint John MBA Students Getting Honourary Chamber Membership
The membership program represents an opportunity for students and business leaders to interact and understand what each has to offer the other.
Coronavirus Has Negative Impact On Maritime Lobster Industry
The Lobster Council of Canada says recent live lobster shipments from Moncton and Halifax have been cancelled.
Chris Johnston Becomes CEO Of Bulletproof
The Fredericton IT company has grown from 100 to 200 employees in the past three years, more than doubling revenues over the same period.
Stephen Lund Leaving His Post As CEO Of Opportunities NB
Premier Blaine Higgs announced Lund’s departure during the state of the province address that placed much emphasis on the agency’s role in growing the economy in the coming years.
Nova Scotia Is Increasing Its Minimum Wage To $12.55 Per Hour
The $1 per hour increase is the biggest hike in a decade.
m5 Expansion In Saint John Includes Takeover Of Revolution Strategy
It is the second deal in recent months involving companies operated by entrepreneurs Derek and Terri Riedle. Late last year, U.S.-based New Frontier Data acquired Civilized, a cannabis media company based in Saint John and California.
