Slocum & Ferris Reopens In Saint John City Market
The iconic shop, founded in 1895 and recognized internationally for its dulse-related products, has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic began last March.
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Halifax Eyeing Commercial Tax Reforms To Help Struggling Businesses
HRM’s $1-billion budget includes a one percent increase to the average commercial tax bill, but the council wants more flexibility going forward in tax collection that makes it easier for businesses that need help.
Saint John Developer Will Pay For Park Improvements As Part Of 180-Unit Development
Common Council has officially approved the Landmark building, a nine-storey apartment complex overlooking Tin Can Beach.
Fredericton Retail Property Company Building New Chain Restaurants, Superstore In N.S.
Plaza Retail REIT’s quarterly earnings report showed continued, steady recovery from their financial hit due to the Covid-19 pandemic, even with new lockdowns down because of Covid-19.
Moltex Small Nuclear Reactor Should Be Operational By Early 2030s
The Moltex Clean Energy small modular reactor (SMR) should be installed and operational at Point Leapreau by the early 2030s, the company said in a virtual update Monday.
Halifax Lost 800 Jobs In April, Amid Third Wave Of Covid-19
According to the latest report by Statistics Canada, the hardest-hit sectors included goods-producing, construction, wholesale and retail, accommodation and food service, and agriculture.
Uptown Saint John Pleased To See Patio Fees Waived
Executive Director Nancy Tissington said she’s heard from three businesses that are now looking into building a patio for the first time due to the change.
N.B. Adds 4,100 Jobs, Unemployment Drops To 8.5 Percent
The latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada indicated a positive month for New Brunswick’s job force, especially when compared to its provincial counterparts.
Nova Scotia Locks Down Even Tighter As Covid-19 Spread Becomes ‘Critical’
The province announced 202 new Covid-19 cases Friday, including one death related to the virus. There are now 1,464 active Covid-19 cases in Nova Scotia, including 50 people in hospital and nine in the ICU.
N.B. Report Recommends Against Capping Rent Increases
The province’s top civil servant said the topic of rent control and caps was raised during consultations, but it could have “significant negative consequences” by discouraging developers from building new units.
