What You Need To Know About Ottawa’s $27-Billion Relief Package
A rundown of the most important parts of the federal government’s COVID-19 relief package, and what they mean for you, your family, and your business.
Halifax
Murphy Group Lays Off 400, Other Restaurants Close Across Maritimes
Murphy Hospitality Group is closing all of its restaurants and temporarily laying off around 400 staff members, while smaller establishments like 11th Mile in Fredericton also close doors temporarily.
Businesses Get Creative To Better Serve Vulnerable Consumers
Sequoia’s Dieppe and Downtown Moncton stores are offering free home deliveries and parking lot pick-ups; places like On the Vine in Saint John are having special hours for seniors.
N.S. Premier Announces Shutdown Of Bars And Restaurants
Local consumers, businesses and governments will all need to their part to help the sectors impacted by the coronavirus, says the CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission.
Halifax Businessman Stuck In Barbados Calls Situation “Catastrophic”
Scott Colwell, like many other Halifax businesspeople, is being forced to close operations and lay off staff, due to the unprecedented situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. He also has the added misfortune of being stuck in Barbados.
Restaurants Owned By ‘Top Chef Canada’ Contestants Say A Bailout Is Necessary
Jesse Vergen of the Saint John Alehouse and Renée Lavallée and Doug Townsend of The Canteen in Dartmouth are asking the federal government to help hospitality businesses deal with the coronavirus.
Several Halifax Area Restaurants Shut Down Due To Coronavirus
On Monday, at least four places – Field Guide, Chkn Chop, Obladee Wine Bar, and the Canteen – publicly announced they were closing because of concerns around COVID-19.
How Some Businesses Are Handling The Impact Of School Closures in N.B., N.S.
With public schools in New Brunswick closed for two weeks starting March 16, and Nova Scotia public schools and daycare set to close for two weeks after March Break, business owners and employees who are parents are bracing for impact.
Jonathan Torrens Says Being Booed By 75,000 People Is ‘Almost Sexual’
The Canadian actor and TV personality, best known for portraying J-Roc on the hit TV show Trailer Park Boys, shared the story as part of Fuckup Nights Halifax.
Arenas Could Take A Financial Hit From Coronavirus
This week the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health recommended that any non-essential mass gathering of 150 or more people be cancelled or postponed until it could better determine the risk to the population. This has left big venues in the region cancelling or postponing upcoming events.
