Atlantic Bubble Will Open July 3
The so-called “Atlantic Bubble” of open borders between the provinces means Atlantic Canadians will be allowed to travel between provinces in the region without having to self-isolate.
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61 Saltwire Employees Lose Their Jobs In Nova Scotia
The newspaper chain that owns The Chronicle Herald will lay off 109 people permanently across Atlantic Canada.
‘Water Is A Keystone Upon Which Prosperity Rests,’ Says First Nation Chief
The Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) has signed a framework agreement with the federal government to take over responsibility for water and wastewater services in at least 15 First Nations communities, including Elsipogtog in New Brunswick and Eskasoni in Nova Scotia.
N.S. Black Lives Matter Fund Aims For $10,000, Raises More Than $250,000
The goal for the campaign that started in March was to raise money for black Nova Scotians facing financial pressures.
Some Halifax Businesses Are Now Charging a ‘Covid Tax.’ Here’s Why.
Covid-19 surcharges are showing up across the city: a 20 percent fee on top of your normal bill at a restaurant, a $15 “sanitation fee” at a spa, an extra $2 at your barber, or a new PPE charge on your dental bill.
New Dartmouth Eatery Serves Up Pasta For The People
Chanoey’s Pasta is a quick-service restaurant that serves classic, chef-made pasta dishes in traditional, take-out style. Think Subway, but for fettuccine instead of footlongs.
World Women’s Hockey Championship Returning To Halifax
The cancellation of the international hockey tournament marked the start of mass Covid-19-related cancellations in Halifax – and now it’s coming back.
Nova Scotia LPNs Awarded $17-Million In Retro-Pay
An arbitrator’s ruling applies to approximately 500 nurses that worked for the former Capital District Health Authority.
‘Feeling Of Optimism’ In N.S. Tourism Industry About ‘Atlantic Bubble’
Premier Stephen McNeil offered a ray of hope when he announced intentions to open provincial borders to Canadian travelers as early as mid-July. He hopes Atlantic borders will be opened before then.
‘Virtual Trade Mission’ To Jamaica A Success, Except You Miss Out On Jerk Chicken
Sifting their trade mission to a virtual format changed the game for the Centre For Women In Businesses. Suddenly, what was once a major commitment became far more accessible, and interest soared.
