Long-Time Hockey Mom Revives Centennial Arena Canteen
Debbie MacKinnon has spent her life as a dedicated volunteer in Halifax as well as a tireless hockey mom. Now, she is betting on herself while serving a sport, and community, she loves.
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Podcast: Rustum Southwell On The Black Business Initiative In Atlantic Canada
In this episode of the “Insights” podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell talk with Rustum Southwell, the founding CEO of the Black Business Initiative (BBI) which has developed a national reputation for its work with the black business community and has expanded its mandate to serve all of Atlantic Canada.
Riverview Offers Grant To Entice Developers Looking For Great Location At Reduced Cost
Sponsored: The town’s grant program allows recipients to develop properties for businesses in one of the most affordable commercial operating regions in North America, with flexible access to utilities and a reasonable permitting process.
Federal Carbon Tax Coming To Nova Scotia Next Summer
The tax will raise the price of commerical fuels like gas and heating oil but come with rebate checks sent directly to residents.
Planet Hatch Program Teaches Students To Close The Sale
Sponsored: Students from the UNB MBA and undergraduate business program are paired up with New Brunswick firms that have hit a roadblock and need help them address and overcome their challenges.
Wintersleep’s Paul Murphy Launches New Record Label
Murphy was inspired to create a small record label because he felt there wasn’t enough space to create, and release, alternative music: the “odder” pieces friends might come up with while jamming that is outside of the mainstream.
New Tower Proposed Near Halifax’s Peace And Friendship Park
Mani Suissa and Universal Realty Group want to put up a new tower near Peace and Friendship Park and the Westin Hotel.
Clean Energy On The Horizon
Mark Leger reflects on green energy, giant power poles, and whether or not a Tesla is in his future.
John Risley Says Atlantic Canada Needs To Move Fast To Capitalize On Green Hydrogen
There’s massive potential for Atlantic Canada to be a global leader in one of the most important new technologies in the world. Can government capitalize before it’s too late?
Halifax Restaurants Pull Salad From Menus, Skimp On Garnish As Lettuce Prices Quadruple
Some joints have removed salads while others are just taking the hit. A unique vegan restaurant, however, has been avoiding salad since last year.
