Are EI And Seasonal Work Setting Atlantic Canadian Firms Up For Disaster?
An Atlantic Canadian economist says the region is facing a potential crisis in its seasonal labour force—and that Employment Insurance programs might be making it worse.
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ACOA Will Hand Out Millions To Revitalize Downtowns
Non-profits like chambers of commerce, downtown improvement associations, or community markets will soon have access to new funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
N.S. Businesses Optimistic As Restrictions End
Many small businesses failed, many more are in bad shape, held up only by pandemic aid from the federal and provincial governments. With the end of restrictions March 21, some are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Nova Scotia’s State of Emergency Ending After Two Years
The chief medical officer of health is still urging Nova Scotians to continue masking and social distancing practices, even though they’re no longer mandatory, and keep in mind the risk Covid can still pose to other people.
Why Chris Haines Moved East To Further His Engineering Career At JDI
Sponsored: With March being National Engineering Month, it’s an opportune time to talk about engineers who have found success at home, and a better quality of life too.
New Entry Into Halifax’s Discount Airline Market Offers $69 Flights To Toronto
The Lynx Air website is advertising one-way Halifax-to-Toronto flights for $69, including airport fees.
Planet Hatch Is A Helpful Partner For A Diverse Group Of N.B. Entrepreneurs
Sponsored: since its inception in 2013, the Fredericton-based entrepreneurship centre has supported 319 new start-ups in 17 different sectors.
Halifax Council Quashes ‘Ridiculous’ Morality Laws Hampering Local Business
In February Halifax’s city council finally amended bylaws from the 70’s which prohibited sex shops from operating in downtown Halifax.
Halifax Pub Gears Up For A Nearly Normal St. Paddy’s Day
With Covid-19 restrictions relaxing, many pubs and restaurants are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for the first time in three years.
Popular Vintage Clothing Store Moves To Barrington Street
Just three years after founding The Loot, Anna Campbell has moved her business into a spacious property on historic Barrington Street. The space is twice as large as her old location.
