Acadie Rock Presents National Show, Work Of 70 Artists, As It Goes Online
The annual multi-disciplinary festival that usually attracts around 20,000 people has had to “reinvent” itself this year.
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Bedford Restaurant Owner Devastated By Fire Officials Say Is ‘Suspicious’
David Nicholson was emotional on Wednesday morning as he toured the inside of his burned-out restaurant he believes was an act of arson. For 10 years, Sydelle’s was one of the most popular fish and chips restaurants in the Halifax area.
“They lit the dumpsters on fire, then they went down to the basement, which is a separate exit…and they lit napkins on fire on an old pile of insulation that was in the basement,” explained Nicholson.
Despite Covid-19 Challenges, New Volta CEO Optimistic For The Future
The new CEO of Volta, Martha Casey, says the company will be making changes in the coming weeks and months, in response to the shifting economic realities caused by Covid-19.
Two Companies Partnering to Bring Faster Internet to Atlantic Canadian Businesses
Quebec-based Adaptiv Networks has partnered with Atlantic Canadian company, Dramis Communications Solutions Ltd., to bring its high-quality internet connections to the region’s businesses.
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Sydelle’s Fish And Chips In Bedford
A very popular Bedford fish and chips restaurant, Sydelle’s, caught fire Tuesday afternoon and firefighters were still battling the blaze nearly an hour later.
Halifax Milkshake Bar Bringing Everyone To The Yard
Fun & Shakes, located in Flynn’s Dairy Bar & Convenience on the corner of Hollis and Bishop streets, make masterpieces out of milkshakes.
They’re better than yours.
Halifax Lebanese Business Community Rallies For Beirut After Explosion
Norman Nahas, who owns the famous King of Donair in Halifax, was on a routine call last Tuesday when his cellphone kept getting interrupted by messages. The interruption became so frequent that he apologized to the person on the other line.
He was shocked beyond belief when he saw what the messages were about. A huge explosion had just rocked Beirut, and the entire world was talking about it.
N.B. Sees ‘Most Complete Employment Recovery’ Among Provinces: Statistics Canada
Employment in New Brunswick was at 96.6 percent of the February level, before the Covid-19 restrictions came into place, while Nova Scotia is at 92.7 percent.
Entrepreneur From N.B. Rebrands Swimwear Company
Katie Carpenter, the co-founder of FYN Swim, has recently relaunched the brand as Fyn & Fia, which now has a line for women.
UNB Saint John MBA Program Welcomes Students Into Class In September, Both In Person And Virtually
The University of New Brunswick in Saint John has created a plan for in-person and virtual instruction that will give students the best of both worlds.
