Halifax City Workers ‘Traumatized’ By Shelter Takedown Directive
The union representing city workers who were caught up in Wednesday’s violent protest says they were not on board with the removal of the temporary homeless shelters.
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Moncton Developer Breaks Ground On 74-Unit High Rise In Riverview
Thrive Properties’ new project on Coverdale Road will feature nine-foot ceilings, large windows and patios, underground parking, a common lounge, gym facilities and is located close to amenities in Riverview’s downtown core.
Restaurants Canada Says It’s Time To Reexamine Restrictions In Nova Scotia
Luc Erjavec of Restaurants Canada says social distancing rules have forced restaurants to operate at 50-60 per cent capacity. Meanwhile, staff are having to deal with wearing mask in extreme heat and humidity this summer.
Protestors Clash With Halifax Police Over Housing Crisis Shelters
The shelters have been popping up as a band-aid solution to expensive rent and low vacancy rates.
Volta In Halifax Opens Ninth Intake Of Its Cohort Program
The competition is a chance for early-stage startup companies to snag a spot in Volta’s Cohort program, which gives new founders a team of mentors, office space, and $25,000 of funding.
Progressive Conservatives Win Majority Government In Nova Scotia
At midnight, the party led by Tim Houston had won or were leading in 31 ridings. The incumbent Liberals, meanwhile, had just 17 seats and the NDP trailed in third place with 6 seats.
N.S. Business Owners Most Concerned About Healthcare, Says CFIB Survey
Other major issues include reducing provincial taxes and fees (61 percent) and reducing “red tape” (59 percent).
This N.S. Insurance Advisor Quit The Industry To Make Vodka and Wine
Daniel Surette owns and operates Statera Spirits Maison Meuse & Fils in Belliveaus Cove.
Dartmouth Resident Faces $850 Rent Increase
The NDP are pushing for permanent rent control and more cost-friendly homes in Nova Scotia, while the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives oppose a permanent cap on rent increases.
Retired Lifelong Saint Johners Would Live Nowhere Else But Here
Judith Meinert and Ralph Thomas were born and raised in Saint John’s surrounding areas and spent most of their careers working in Saint John until retirement. They have been together for 18 years and have lived uptown even longer.
If you ask them, they’ll tell you they have no plans of leaving any time soon.
