‘Tough Decisions’ Ahead for NB Power
New Brunswick’s electric utility says tough decisions will be needed over the coming years as it undertakes a significant transformation.
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Halifax is Driving Major Investment in Nova Scotia
The city is getting $3.8 billion in major project investment (up 26 per cent), more than a quarter of which is going into housing developments.
HomeschoolToGo Brings ‘Holistic,’ Bilingual Education to Homeschooling Families
HomeschoolToGo is a homeschooling program that focuses on meeting children at their level of education in order to help them learn in an engaging environment while bonding with their parents as the teachers. In no more than 10 hours of homeschooling per week, the program is completely customizable for each and every family.
Saint John Charity Marks 10-Year Anniversary and $1 Million in Donations
The $28,000 donation made on Tuesday night pushed 100 Women Who Care over the one million dollar mark.
CUPE Workers Call for Government to Negotiate as Strike Passes Week Four
Thousands of workers have been on the picket lines while Premier Houston stands firm in his assertion that offering increased wages to this group of workers would undo wage parity between support staff across the province.
Bank of Canada Hikes Key Interest Rate to 4.75 Percent
The Bank of Canada’s four-month pause on interest rate hikes came to an end on Wednesday morning.
Halifax Developer Says Taxes Must Decrease to make Apartments More Affordable
BANC is a developer in Halifax, with several major residential projects underway. Alex Halef was part of a panel discussion at APEC’s ‘Building Atlantic Canada’ conference held at Pier 21 in Halifax on June 6.
Birch Candle Studio to go 100 Percent E-Commerce
On July 1st, Birch Candle Studio will be shifting to a completely ecommerce style of business in an effort to reach more of Canada. By closing their storefront, they hope to put more attention towards their website and social media platforms.
Moncton not Meeting Housing Needs, Report Finds
A housing needs assessment study for the City of Moncton shows key gaps in the city’s housing market.
Homebuilders Association Warns Wildfire Rebuild Will not be Easy
HALIFAX — The wildfires across the province have damaged and destroyed hundreds of homes leaving many people having to start all over. The President for the Canadian Homebuilders Association of Nova Scotia, Justin Johnson, says the process of rebuilding will be a lengthy one. “With fire unfortunately, it’s the assessment time of what is salvageable, […]
