Killam Pulls in $84M in Quarterly Profit During ‘Strongest’ Rental Market in its History
The company is pulling in profits as an extremely tight rental market allowed it to raise rents, and expenses were lower than expected.
Halifax
Event Aims to Financially Empower Women
The ‘Investing in You: Making Cents of Tough Conversations’, a free virtual event happening May 11, featuring guest speakers and sessions hosted by inspiring female entrepreneurs. The event was put together by Credit Unions in Atlantic Canada.
Air Transat Expands Flights out of the Maritimes
Several sunny destinations are on the list of new Air Transat flights out of Moncton and Halifax.
Halifax’s Heartwood Restaurant Closing After Three Decades in Business
The Quinpool mainstay is closing soon, but that doesn’t mean fans of the Heartwood will be completely denied their food in the future.
CMHC Expects Average Rent to Increase in Nova Scotia
The CMHC also says that the number of new homes being built in the province is too low, and is expected to go down, contributing to rock-bottom vacancy rate.
UNB Program Proves Students Thrive When Plunged Into the Deep End
Sponsored: The head of UNB’s experiential student consultency puts the program philosophy bluntly: “They can’t bullshit; this is real life.”
‘Everything is Made with Love’ at Halifax’s Newest Cafe
Rumi Coffee Company will open inside Vertu Shops at 1535 Dresden Row in Halifax. Customers can expect a blend of traditional café treats as well as Arabic and Turkish coffee and tea. The anticipated opening date is May 12.
Ambitious New E-Bike Shop Opens in Bayers Lake
The shop will feature a rental service, a selection of unique accessories, and even sell a custom-designed e-bike named after a Game of Thrones character.
Sleep in a 160-Year-Old Gothic Farmhouse in Mahone Bay This Summer
The Black Forest Retreat, being built by Halifax developer Kerry Lynch, will also have eight cabins.
Rustum Southwell Retires from the Black Business Initiative
Southwell will be replaced by Matthew Martel, who is currently the BBI’s Chief Operating Officer.
