Halifax On Track For Record-Breaking Cruise Season In 2023
In a best-case scenario, Port spokesperson Emily Richardson says the total number of cruise passengers that visit the city this year could break the 2019 record of 323,709.
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Halifax’s Take It Outside Elevated Closes For Rebranding
The outdoor lifestyle shop in Halifax is closing for two weeks. Here’s how it will operate once it reopens under a new name.
Staff Cuts At Acadia Broadcasting
The job cuts are company-wide but do not affect Huddle’s on-the-ground news operations.
Masstown Market Completes Massive Solar Project
Ron Smith, the manager of business development for Masstown Market, estimates the new solar panels will eliminate 94-97 percent of the building’s power bill.
Association Of Seafood Producers Names New Executive Director
Jeff Loder takes over for Derek Butler, who headed the organization for 19 years and stepped down in late 2022.
Canadian Economy Grew Slightly In November
Real GDP grew 0.1 percent, similar to what the nation’s economy saw in the previous five months.
Average Halifax Rent Rose 8.9 Percent Last Year, Despite Rent Cap
Vacancy rates remain at historic lows while rent continues to climb. Meanwhile, construction of new hosing is slowing in the city.
WestJet Cancels All Flights Between Halifax And Europe
The company didn’t say whether the summertime flight would return in 2024.
National Vacancy Rate Falls To 1.9 Percent
Officials said rental housing supply surged year-over-year in 2022, but demand outpaced growth.
Awards Honour Halifax’s Best Businesses Of The Year
The big winner of the night was Cyclesmith, which took home the award for business of the year.
