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.
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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.
Saint John Florist’s Campaign Raises Money For Ukraine
Galbraith Florist’s owner Oksana Posatska launched “Flowers For Ukraine” on Sunday, selling special bouquets to raise relief funds for Ukraine after Russia’s unprovoked invasion.
Eastlink Drops Long-Distance Fees To Ukraine
The fee waiver comes at a time when governments, businesses and organizations worldwide are punishing Russia economically for its invasion, while also looking for ways to support Ukraine.
Month-Long Strike At Acadia University Ends With No Agreement
The university says the strike has ended and classes will resume Thursday. However, a consensus has not yet been reached on a new collective agreement after three days of mediation.
CyberNB Shuts Down, Lays Off Staff After Province Pulls Funding
Opportunities New Brunswick, which was a major Cyber NB funder, said financing hinged on the financial viability of CyberNB, which the organization failed to demonstrate.
Rocky Start For NSLC Home Delivery Service
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation had planned to launch its long-touted home delivery service on February 28. But a spokesperson says technical difficulties have delayed the launch.
Vaccine Passports Dropped In Every Maritime Province
In a monumental step towards returning to normalcy, all three Maritime provinces officially dropped their vaccine passport systems on February 28.
