No End In Sight For Record High Gas Prices
A market expert says there’s no end in sight for record gas prices as rampant inflation and tensions in Ukraine drive prices up.
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Higher Pot Sales Mean Less Profit For NSLC
Cannabis sales were partly responsible for a reduction in NSLC’s profit because pot carries a lower markup than other products. It also comes with increased freight and payroll costs.
Tax Hikes For Big Box Stores, Tax Cuts For Small Businesses Under New Halifax Plan
Halifax Regional Municipality will make major changes to its commercial tax laws so that some large companies will pay significantly more.
ECMAs Announce 2022 Nominees
The ECMAs have released its list of this years’ nominees – as well as the location and dates of the upcoming awards and performances.
East Coast Lifestyle Teams With Bauer On Limited-Edition Clothing
The list of hockey players and celebrities who have been sent samples of the clothing line has its share of household names; two of the biggest being Justin Bieber, (who used Bauer hockey gear before) and his father, Jeremy.
New N.S. Tax Could Triple Bill For Out-Of-Province Homeowners
The Houston government’s proposed out-of-province homeownership tax would triple property taxes for people who own a home in Nova Scotia but live somewhere else.
Halifax’s Growth A Good Thing Despite Pains, Economist Says
A recent census report from Statistics Canada showed that Halifax’s downtown core grew by an incredible 26 per cent between 2016-21. That was the highest growth of any urban downtown core across Canada.
Housing Prices Up 150K In Two Years
Taking into account mortgage payments and average wages, housing is about as affordable now as it was in the 80s, when interest rates were at 18 percent.
Westdale COO Says Improvements Coming To Highfield Following Protest
The chief operating office of Westdale Properties says tenants in their Highfield Park Apartments can expect some improvements, following a tenant protest earlier this week. But the COO, Mitchell Cohen, also defended the overall performance and professionalism of his building staff following critiques by the protestors.
How A Focus On Culture Attracts Great People And Gets Results
Sponsored: The Opportunities NB CEO and COO reflect on the organization culture that made it once again one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers.
