N.S. Small Businesses Get Another $5,000 From Goverment
Small businesses that have already received a grant under this program will automatically receive the additional support, Premier Iain Rankin said Friday.
Nova Scotia
How Ron Lovett Plans To ‘Transform’ 1,000 Affordable Housing Units In N.S., N.B.
Halifax real estate company Vida Living made headlines earlier this month when it bought more than 1,000 units of affordable housing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from an investment company connected to Telus.
Volta Awards Five Atlantic Canadian Startups $25,000
The winners included a company taking a new approach to recycling, a platform that helps children access nutritious food, and a digital platform that brings together Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.
Nova Scotia Extends Lockdown Into June
Premier Iain Rankin said the government is “working on more support” for businesses and plans to release a reopening strategy “in the coming days” to try to provide some level of certainty.
Transitional CEO Named For N.B. Museum
Bernie Riordon has been named transitional CEO for the NB Museum and will be working with its board and the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture to maintain its collection and also address some of the museum’s long-standing facilities issues.
Halifax Company Helps Companies, Individuals Embrace A Growing Love For Podcasting
One of Podstarter’s most successful partnerships is with Charm Diamond Centres. They’re producing the podcast, The Canadian Love Map, which shares stories about love in all forms.
Largest Cargo Ship To Ever Visit East Coast Breaks Records In Halifax
The CMA CGM Marco Polo, the largest cargo ship to ever visit the East Coast of North America, docked at the Port Of Halifax on May 17.
How Julie Chamberlain Found Her ‘Sweet Spot’ Growing A Skincare Brand From Hampton
After years of working for the major beauty brand L’Oréal in Paris and New York, Julie Chamberlain is helping build one out of her home in smalltown New Brunswick.
Symphony New Brunswick Foundation Campaign Supports Growth of Culture, Economy
The Symphony New Brunswick Foundation, founded in 1993, plays a critical role in maintaining and growing the diverse range of symphony programing.
Energia Ventures Welcomes First Ever Spring Cohort
Six businesses from New Brunswick to Switzerland have begun work in the Energia Ventures accelerator program out of UNB’s J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Leadership.
