Art Parties Coming Back To Greater Saint John
Grand Bay artist Ashley Misener is starting up her Art Party service again next month and incorporating social distancing measures to protect against COVID-19.
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Nova Scotia Facing $853 Million Deficit
The province had been projecting a $55-million surplus before the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Karen Casey says the virus caused a massive drop in revenues.
Saint John’s BunkHaus Closing Due To COVID-19
But the whole business isn’t going under. The Uptowner café and taproom will be staying open along with owner Ingrid Woodhouse’s new secret project.
N.B. Tourism Association Launches Cleanliness Certification In English And French
The Clean It Right/Nettoyez-le Bien certification is an online, self-study training program aimed at increasing the safety of guests, visitors and staff in the tourism, hospitality and retail industry. Certified operators will get window decals to display at their business.
Artists Receive Nearly $50,000 In Grants To Beautify Downtown Halifax
The Downtown Halifax Business Commission has announced the grant recipients for their 2020 “Gritty to Pretty” place-making program. The goal of the project is to beautify downtown Halifax with murals and other artistic endeavours. This year, 10 grants were awarded worth $49,364.
Organigram Lawsuit Reaches Supreme Court
The class-action lawsuit against Moncton-based cannabis producer Organigram has made its way to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Office Vacancy Down In Fredericton and Saint John, But Up In Region Overall
Though the full impact of Covid-19 on the region’s rental office market has yet to be seen, there are some early indicators that recent downward trends in vacancy are starting to reverse.
Saint John Growth Committee Talks Affordable Housing
The city’s rental market struggles with a near-zero vacancy rate, as well as long wait-lists to access affordable housing.
Town’s End Tavern Shelved ‘Indefinitely’
Renée Lavallée and Doug Townsend have “indefinitely” shelved their plans to open Town’s End Tavern on Portland Street in downtown Dartmouth.
L.L. Bean Looking To Open Store In Halifax
The popular American clothing and outdoor supplies company, L.L. Bean, is hoping to expand to Halifax soon.
