Halifax Chamber Of Commerce Asks For Tax Freeze
The proposed 1.9 percent increase to the average tax bill would be unfair to small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic.
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How Students And A Local Startup Are Helping Dartmouth IKEA Use Its Wasted Solar Energy
The work centres around the largest solar array in the province, which sits atop the massive IKEA showroom in Dartmouth.
Saint John Energy Shines A Light On Local Businesses
For more than 70 years, Saint John Energy has helped light up the city of Saint John with its lighting rental program. Now it’s out with the old and in with the new as LED lights and innovative technology become the norm.
Nova Scotia Liquor And Cannabis Sales Soar During Pandemic
According to NSLC’s third-quarter results, alcohol sales are up 11.7 percent compared to the same timeframe in 2019.
Radio-thon Raises Nearly $1-Million For Critical Outpatient Services At Saint John Regional Hospital
This year a total of $236,135 was raised in part due to a wide variety of generous corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
These Immigrant Women In Saint John Say They Face Discrimination In Work And Life
Three immigrant women who wear headscarves say they face discrimination in their job search, workplace, and the community at large as they try to build a life in the Port City.
Nova Scotia Set To Receive ‘Biggest Shipment To Date’ Of Covid-19 Vaccines
As of February 15, the province had administered 23,140 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Of those, 8,225 were second doses.
Emera To Phase Out Coal By 2040, Targets Net-Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050
The company that owns Nova Scotia Power unveiled a new carbon-reduction strategy Tuesday that would see it phase out all coal by 2040 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Struggling Neptune Theatre Asks City For $100,000
The heads of Halifax’s most prominent theatre appeared before the Audit and Finance Standing Committee this week asking the city for financial help to reopen.
Owners of Chenpapa Give $5,000 To Charity On Last Day Before Retirement
For 35 years, Yi Chiao Chen and Pi Yeng Chen have been known, not only for their great Asian cuisine but for their kindness and generosity.
