Maritime Cities Show Job Gains As National Unemployment Drops
Employment in New Brunswick rose by 0.3 percent last month, an increase of roughly 3000 jobs, marking the province’s second consecutive monthly increase.
Nova Scotia
N.S. Premier Apologizes For Suggesting Minimum Wage Workers Don’t Have ‘Real Jobs’
Premier Tim Houston is apologizing for suggesting people making minimum wage don’t have real jobs, saying he used the wrong word in the heat of the moment.
Vaccine Passports Costing Restaurants Money And Customers
Restaurants Canada says local restaurants are “bearing the brunt” of public policy decisions that are trying to get more people vaccinated.
Halifax’s ‘Living Wage’ Nearly $10 Higher Than Legal Minimum Wage
The Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives’ latest report on “living wage” shows Haligonians must make at least $22.05 an hour to meet their basic household needs.
New Bedford Bakery Introduces Filipino Culture, ‘But With Our Own Touch’
Tinápe Artisan Breads and Cakes is located in Bedford and serves hand-made, Filipino-inspired sweets, sandwiches, and coffee.
A Summit On Atlantic Canada’s Tech Ecosystem For Leaders, Disruptors, Employees And Students
Technology is driving change in companies and organizations across the region, and it’s important to understand what makes the region a world leader and how its tech ecosystem can be strengthened – the theme of the Atlantic Technology Summit 2021 on November 17.
Downtown Halifax Cultural Complex On Track To Open In Early 2022
After many starts and stops, the multi-level and multi-discipline cultural hub The Light House Arts Centre and its streaming service, Light House Go, are on track to open early next year.
Shop, Eat, Get Fit And Entertain Yourself At Atlantic Canada’s Most Unique Mall
People come to the Sunnyside Mall for the experience, whether it is to meet up with friends and grab a bite to eat or to find a special gift.
Atlantic Canadian Publishers Plagued By Paper Shortages, Supply Chain Disruptions
Mill closures, paper shortages, and supply chain disruptions have combined to create a “perfect storm” that’s sending waves of delays and uncertainty crashing across Atlantic Canada’s publishing industry.
Landlords in Nova Scotia Facing Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums
Property owners association head Kevin Russell says landlords have faced, on average, a 45-50 per cent increase in insurance over the past year or two.
