N.S. Tourism Industry Losing Money With Border Restriction: ‘They’re Doing Damage By The Day’
The most recent restrictions proved to be another financial hit for an industry that has lost more than $1.8-billion in revenues because of Covid-19.
Nova Scotia
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Announces New Chair And Board Members
Lloyd Foote is the new Chair succeeding James Gallagher, who will become Interim CEO on July 2.
N.B. Premier Asks Border Protestors To Stay Focused On Reopening Goals
Premier Blaine Higgs is defending the plan to loosen Covid-19 restrictions in the wake of protests and a blockade at the border between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Tesla Invests $3.1-million In Halifax Battery Research
Along with a $2.9-million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Tesla funding will help a Dalhousie University research team develop advanced batteries for electric vehicles and grid energy storage.
Border Blockade Worrisome For Maritime Bus Owner
Coach Atlantic/Maritime Bus has lost millions of dollars since the onset of the pandemic, and the latest events are a further setback for a company trying to return to full service.
Truckers Call On Premiers To Act Like ‘Adults’ And End Border Blockade
Members of the trucking industry are calling on Premiers Blaine Higgs and Iain Rankin to end the blockade that has halted traffic at the border between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Do Canadian Workers Believe Working From Home Increases Productivity?
A study conducted earlier this year by Capterra shows that 34 percent of workers feel more productive at home and 33 percent say they are less productive.
Nova Scotia Opens Atlantic Bubble…Except For New Brunswick
Premier Iain Rankin is lifting quarantine restrictions for people travelling from any Atlantic province except New Brunswick because it opened its border to people from the rest of the country.
UNB Fredericton’s Management Program Feeds Talent Pipeline For Companies Who Need Skilled, Adaptable Grads
As large companies establish offices in the region, these firms are snapping up talent faster than ever before — and well-trained New Brunswick graduates are reaping the benefits.
Newly Reopened Halifax Restaurants Struggle With Major Worker Shortages
The co-owner of The Wooden Monkey says that after the third wave of lockdowns hit Nova Scotia in late 2020, a lot of workers “gave up” on the food and beverage industry.
