This Saint Johner Turned A Passion For Event Planning Into Her Own Business
What started as a passion for throwing parties for her family and friends has now turned into her own business for Cynthia VanBuskirk.
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After Years-Long Hiatus, CAT Ferry Resumes N.S.-To-Maine Service
The ferry resumed service for the first time since 2018, when it shut down for renovations to the terminal in Bar Harbor, Maine. That hiatus was lengthened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tidal Salt Is Exporting Pieces of Nova Scotia Around The World
Since 2016, Colin and Audrey Duggan have been taking salt out of the ocean the old-fashioned way: filling up buckets, filtering, boiling, drying, and packaging. It sounds simple when it’s laid out like that, but it’s a craft that takes a lot of practice.
Saint John Council Endorses 8 Key Priorities For Growth
Growth continues to be a popular word for Saint John’s Common Council. At a special meeting on Wednesday, councillors endorsed eight key priorities for accelerating growth across the city.
Industry Expert Believes N.S. Is Nearing Gas-Price Peak
An industry expert believes Nova Scotia is nearing its peak when it comes to record-high gas prices. Dan McTeague guesses the price at the pump could top out at $2.15 per litre for regular gasoline.
Patterson’s Owner Mulls Sale And Retirement After 27 Years
After 27 years of running the family-owned Patterson’s Family Restaurant, Co-owner Danny Patterson has put it up for sale.
Province Pledges $490,000 To Develop Workforce As Thousands Of Unfilled IT Jobs Loom
Working with UNB’s McKenna Institute, TechImpact will manage a province-wide, multi-stakeholder effort to train, attract and retain IT professionals.
Vito’s Founder ‘Costa’ Georgoudis Mourned By Community
The Georgoudis family, which owns Vito’s restaurants, is mourning the loss of its oldest patriarch. Constantine “Costa” Georgoudis passed away on Sunday at the age of 90, according to his obituary.
Taxi Rates Increasing In Halifax Amid Crippling Fuel Prices
At a May 17 meeting, Halifax Regional Council voted to increase taxi rates by 12 percent. It’s the first increase to taxi fares since 2012 and it’s largely driven by the rapidly increasing cost of gas
Jacques Dubé Resigns As Halifax CAO
The city’s chief administrative officer gave his resignation to regional council on May 18. Dubé has been Halifax’s CAO since 2016.
