Halifax Mayor Says City Needs More Control Over Housing, Traffic
With the provincial election campaign in full swing, Mayor Mike Savage says he wants commitments from political leaders that they will give more autonomy to the municipality.
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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.
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.
Envision Saint John Looks to Foster Young Entrepreneurs Through The Paid Start-Up Program
Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency is looking to recruit the next round of participants for its Paid Start-Up Program, which helps young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 30 years old develop their business ideas in Saint John.
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.
NS Business Leaders Have Tough Questions For Campaigning Politicians
Nova Scotia businesses want to know how the next government will help them recover from the pandemic and stay competitive on the other side.
Halifax’s Coloursmith Labs Secures $2 Million Investment
Halifax startup Coloursmith Labs Inc. has secured $2 million in equity funding, led by an investment from Atlantic Canadian investment fund Sandpiper Ventures.
VIDA Living Purchases More Properties In NB And NS
Over 50 buildings in Saint John, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia have recently been purchased by the Halifax-based company that focuses on affordable housing.
Former NS Power CEO Recalls How The Public Utility Was Privatized in 1992
To this day, the decision to privatize Nova Scotia Power in the early 1990s is a very controversial one across the province. Former CEO Louis Comeau reflects on the sale and whether or not he still believes it was the right choice.
