Sobeys Scraps Air Miles, Moves To Scene Points
Empire Company is now a co-owner of the Scene+ program, along with Cineplex and Scotiabank. Air Miles will be replaced with Scene points in Atlantic Canadian stores starting in August.
Nova Scotia
How A Full-Time Teacher Created ‘The Best Ice Cream in Halifax’
When asked why she took on the weight of opening a business back in 2004, when she was still a teacher, Ditta Kasdan’s answer is both simple and insightful: she loves ice cream but couldn’t find any in the region she thought was high-quality.
Black Business Initiative Doubles In Size As It Expands Beyond Nova Scotia
The expansion comes after the federal government chose the BBI as a delivery organization for the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. It will double the BBI’s size
Dairy Farmers Want Second Price Hike This Year
Darily farmers want permission to increase the price of milk for the second time this year due to rising costs pegged to inflation.
Developers Want Rule Changes For Four Highrise Apartment Buildings In Halifax
A pair of developmers are trying to push through plans to infill with several highrise apartment buildings an area of urban Halifax.
Greek’s Quality Meats Closing After 50 Years
The makers of Lunenberg Sausage and Lunenberg Pudding are closing their doors. The move comes as their wholesale suppliers shut down and retial business lags in teh wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Atlantic Canadian Credit Card Debt Growing With Inflation
In the face of sky-high inflation, Atlantic Canadians are taking on more credit card debt. According to a new study from Equifax Canada, consumers in the four provinces are carrying an average of $1,651 in credit card debt-up nearly nice per cent from last year.
Halifax Hopes Tearing Up Parking Tickets Will Drive More People Downtown
This summer, if you spend enough money at local businesses, the Halifax Regional Municipality will waive your parking ticket fees.
Bank Of Canada Hikes Key Interest Rate to 1.5 Percent
The Bank of Canada has once again hiked its key interest rate. On June 1, the bank raised its overnight interest rate by 50 basis points, to 1.5 percent.
Greek Fest Returns To Halifax
Halifax’s Greek community is one of its most entrepreneural, so the city’s annual GreekFest is a big deal in the business community. This year, it’s back in-person for the first time in two years.
