Saint John Seeing ‘Significant’ Residential Development
The increase in new residential units comes as Saint John saw its overall vacancy rate fall to 3.1 per cent in 2020.
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Another Monthly Home Sales Record Set For Greater Saint John In June
New figures show a record-breaking 340 homes were sold in the region during the month of June.
Nova Scotia NDP Pledge To Increase Corporate Tax Rate, Strengthen Rent Control
The Nova Scotia NDP believe a two percent corporate tax cut, handed out by the McNeil Liberals in 2020, had little benefit to the average Nova Scotian. If chosen to form government, the NDP is promising to bring the province’s corporate tax rate from 14 percent back up to 16.
TIANB Optimistic About August US Border Opening
Canada plans to allow fully vaccinated Americans across the border starting on August 9th.
First International Flight Returning To Halifax Airport Sept. 9
The German airline Condor announced today it will start offering flights between Halifax and Frankfurt on September 9.
Nova Scotia PC’s Pledge To Create Points Program For Those Who Buy Local
The program would work much like the loyalty programs used by corporations to keep customers coming back. But this program is meant to encourage Nova Scotians to buy local products made in-province.
Former New Brunswick CIO Gerry Fairweather Joins VeroSource Solutions
Fairweather will lead the company’s data science practice, building their data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning teams as their Vice President of Innovation and Analytics.
Moncton Adopts East End Development Bylaw
Moncton City Council has adopted a development charge bylaw for the Humphreys Brook area in the east end. Under the bylaw, landowners help pay for municipal infrastructure if they benefit from development.
#Loyal2LocalChallenge Wants To Inject $80,000 into Atlantic Canadian Economy
The #Loyal2LocalChallenge will see Atlantic Credit Union employees receive $25 to spend at a local business from July 15 to August 15. Over the month, the company says it will inject over $80,000 into the Atlantic Canada economy.
159 Potential Cruise Ships Visits Coming to Halifax Port In 2022
According to Lane Ferguson, spokesperson for the Halifax Port Authority, there are already 159 tentative vessel visits that might be coming to Halifax next year. By comparison, Halifax had 179 visits in 2019.
