Halifax Business Leaders Ask City to Cut Spending, Not Raise Taxes
A 1.9 percent increase would hurt commercial businesses trying to survive the pandemic, say business owners and advocates.
Nova Scotia
N.S. Leadership Candidates Propose Tax Breaks For Hospitality Businesses
Randy Delorey is suggesting a tax holiday for small businesses in the food and hospitality sector, while Labi Kousoulis proposes a $50 million small business tax rebate
CAT Ferry Won’t Sail In Summer 2021
The Nova Scotia government has announced that the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine will not operate due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Drive Into Mr. Lube In Saint John For Safe, Stay In Your Car Services
Every car owner knows the stress of having a vehicle break down and in need of repair. That is why the owners of two Mr. Lube locations in Saint John encourage their customers to perform preventative maintenance on their vehicles that save time and money.
Port Saint John Sees Big Increase In Container Sector
There may have been a lack of cruise ships in Saint John last year, but the city’s port was still bustling.
Halifax’s Vacancy Rate Doubles, But Rental Squeeze Will Likely Persist
Halifax’s rock-bottom vacancy rate has been fuelling rent increases across the HRM, and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says 2020’s vacancy rate jump doesn’t necessarily indicate a change in that trend.
Flag Raising Across N.B. Will Kick Off Black History Month
The event, sponsored by businesses and organizations from around the province, will be streamed online at noon on February 1.
Business Owners Or Homeowners? Who Should Absorb A Halifax Tax Increase?
A staff report has suggested raising property tax by 1.9 percent for both residential and commercial rates. For the average residential property, this will mean paying just an extra $38, the average commercial property will pay an extra $800 or more.
Why Both Employers And Employees Want To See Nova Scotia’s Minimum Wage Go Higher
Some members of the province’s Minimum Wage Review Committee say the minimum wage isn’t actually rising fast enough.
How Much Support Will The Next Premier Give To Tourism And Hospitality Businesses?
The Covid-19 pandemic has arguably hit the tourism and hospitality sector harder than any other. Liberal leadership candidates Labi Kousoulis, Randy Delorey, and Iain Rankin share their thoughts on various measures to help the sector.
