SimplyCast CEO Named Chair Of N.S. Worker’s Compensation Board
Saeed El-Darahali is the president and CEO of SimplyCast, a Dartmouth-based tech company that specializes in online marketing software.
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N.S. Construction Industry Needs 12,000 New Tradespeople Over The Next 10 Years
Long before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the province was facing a major shortage of skilled tradespeople. As the economy begins to recover and construction ramps back up, the problem is worse than ever.
Landlord Association Says Rising Assessments And ‘Double Tax’ Will Fuel Rent Spikes
New Brunswick’s largest landlord group says the province’s so-called ‘double tax’ on rental properties could be the catalyst to rent spikes as high as $500 to $700 per year, if something isn’t done.
Pension Changes Remain Key Issue In CUPE Labour Dispute
The province wants to convert the defined benefit plans for two school-based locals but the president of one of them says the only reason those plans are underfunded is because of Premier Blaine Higgs.
Gary Burrill Steps Down As Nova Scotia NDP Leader
Gary Burrill made the announcement November 9, saying it was the “right moment” to step aside.
Fredericton City Council Approves Plan For Officer’s Square
The new Officer’s Square, which includes a year-round skate rink, stage, and playground, plans to be set up for skating in 2023, which is good news for downtown businesses and event organizers, says the head of Downtown Fredericton.
On The Coffee Grind In Saint John: The Art Warehouse
In the first of several stories exploring the coffee industry in Saint John, Hazel Cochran of The Art Warehouse reflects on bringing her business through the pandemic, one day at a time.
Premier Higgs Calls Government Offer To Unions ‘Good And Fair’
Premier Blaine Higgs believes the offer made to CUPE last week is a “really good offer for employees” but union representatives are calling on him to sign their own deal, or resign.
Atlantic Canada’s First Cannabis Nursery To Open In Moncton
Rod Wilson had to wade through a sea of red tape to bring Hidden Harvest to Moncton, but after three years he’s nearly ready to open Atlantic Canada’s first cannabis nursery in the city.
As Demand Spikes, Hive Engineering Moves Into A Bigger Home
Hive has seen evidence of an eastward migration in Canada, with the firm getting one-to-two calls a week from people from Ontario and British Columbia, originally from Atlantic Canada, looking to move back east.
