N.S. Restaurant Offers $500 Signing Bonus Amid Chronic Labour Shortage
In an ad posted this week, The Barn Coffee and Social House says it will give the bonus cash to anyone hired by September 15 who sticks around until the end of a trial period.
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Halifax Council Approves $500,000 To Help 81 Houseless In City
During a special meeting on Tuesday, councillors unanimously approved $500,000 in emergency funding to create more temporary housing options.
Fixing The Halifax Forum Could Mean Selling Some Of Its Land To Developers
A new plan to save the aging Halifax Forum calls on the city to sell a portion of the forum property to developers to cover the cost of repairs and renovations.
Halifax Live Show Platform Offers Subsidy For American Hosts and Artists
Side Door, which was launched by entrepreneur Laura Simpson and Juno-winning musician Dan Mangan, is like Airbnb, but for performance venues rather than lodging.
Amazon Will Open Dartmouth Warehouse In October, Hire 180 People
On August 26, the online retail giant held the first of two virtual hiring events designed to entice job seekers to apply with the company.
Halifax Regional Municipality Gets Failing Grade On Housing Crisis In New Survey
According to the poll conducted by the Atlantic Canadian firm MQO Research, only 14 percent believe the HRM was “doing a good or very good job at addressing homelessness in HRM.”
Restrictions Reinstated For Crossing Border From N.B. To N.S.
Those with one vaccine dose must quarantine for a week. That increases to 14 days for those who have not received any doses at all.
Flair Airlines President Apologizes For Delays, Confusion, At Halifax Airport
The President and CEO of Flair Airlines is apologizing to Halifax passengers who were stranded after flights were cancelled, and the airline struggled to find accommodations.
13-Storey Highrise On Gottingen Street In Halifax Is A Go
The project has in the past been controversial, with city councilors expressing reservations about plunking such a large tower so close to theVictoria Hall heritage building.
Incoming N.S. Premier Says Rent Control Not The Solution To Housing ‘Crisis
Tim Houston says he does not see a scenario where the temporary rent cap put in place by the Liberal government during the pandemic is extended beyond the provincial state of emergency.
