N.B Fails Red Tape Report, While N.S. Passes With Flying Colours
CFIB has recognized Nova Scotia for its innovative red tape reduction, while New Brunswick is urged to show more on its progress.
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Peace By Chocolate Donates Proceeds From Product Sales To Ukrainian Relief Efforts
A Nova Scotia chocolate company founded by survivors of Syria’s civil war is leading a campaign to support Ukrainians impacted by the Russian invasion.
N.S. Pumps $12M Into 2022 Tourism Initiatives
Nova Scotia’s tourism economy lost about $1.6-billion in both 2020 and 2021 and, as of today, the industry is still down about 20,000 jobs.
The Halifax Entrepreneur Changing The Hair Care Conversation
Butter Bar products are for everyone–but Young created them primarily with black women in mind. Her goal is to make it simple for people to find the products they need to care for textured hair.
Some Halifax Restaurants Say ‘Good Riddance’ To Vaccine Passports
Luc Erjavec, the Atlantic representative for Restaurants Canada, summed up the industry’s response to the removal of vaccine passports: “To a tee, it’s been ‘good riddance,’”
Eastlink Spending $20-Million On Halifax Facility
This data centre is being touted as the most “energy efficient” facility Eastlink has ever built.
Cruise Ships Are Coming Back To Halifax
The Port of Halifax says its cruise season will begin on April 26 and run until November 5. During that time, 152 cruise ships are scheduled to call on the port.
APEC Report Looks At What Will Help Indigenous Workforce Recover From Pandemic
APEC’s Fred Bergman says to help Indigenous businesses and communities recover from the pandemic, there needs to be a focus on education and training, access to capital, and partnerships.
Acadia Broadcasting Signs Letter Of Intent To Purchase Ontario Radio Station
The parent company of Huddle has agreed to a letter of intent to purchase classic hits radio station CKQV-FM (Q104) in Kenora from Golden West Broadcasting Ltd.
How Sankara Helps Entrepreneurs Bring Their Culture To Atlantic Canadians ‘On Their Own Terms’
Sankara is an online marketplace selling an assortment of foods, crafts, and grocery products made by racialized vendors across Atlantic Canada.
