Nova Scotia Pumps Another $13.5-Million Into Forestry Transition Fund
A $50-million transition fund is designed to help the forestry industry survive the Northern Pulp mill’s shutdown.
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Nova Scotia Premier Announces Business Tax Cuts
Stephen McNeil says his government will cut the corporate tax rate from 16 to 14 percent and the small business tax rate from 3 to 2.5 percent.
Northern Pulp Officials Say They Plan To Reopen Nova Scotia Mill In The Future
The company general manager said a lot still needs to happen before the mill can start running again – including an environmental assessment – but that management remains “committed to Nova Scotia,” and is working with the provincial government to get everything in order.
Discount Airline Flair Offering Service From Saint John To Toronto Starting This Summer
Right now, a one-way flight to Toronto can be as low as $79.
Atlantic Lottery Corporation Names New President and CEO
Chris Keevill will leave as CEO of Halifax digital creative agency Colour, which also has offices in Toronto and New York.
Sharing Economy Services Like Airbnb Help Halifax Boost Tourism In 2019
According to Discover Halifax, the number of nights booked in sharing economy rooms shot up by 33 per cent last year, to a total of 433,894.
Halifax Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall
The new year brought a brightening job market to Halifax, as the number of people looking for work in the city began to drop.
N.S. Tories Will Propose Bill To Accommodate Ride-Sharing Services Like Lyft, Uber
Last month, Halifax city council took a major step when it gave the green light to city staff to prepare rules that would allow ride-hailing companies into the city.
Office Vacancy Rates Down In Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton
Halifax was the only Atlantic Canadian city to see an increase in the vacancy rate as of the end of the year.
Council Approves New King’s Wharf Plan In Dartmouth That Includes 40-Storey Tower
The new plan for the Dartmouth waterfront project could ultimately have 1,500 residential units and feature new townhouses and public parks. It was built for people in mind, not cars, says the developer.
