Peace By Chocolate Founder Says Refugee Experience Gives Him Perspective
Tareq Hadhad says he’s not trying to downplay the hardships of the coronavirus crisis, but he encourages people to stay grounded and resilient.
Nova Scotia
Halifax Partnership Will Lead City Region Through COVID-19 Economic Crisis
CEO Wendy Luther says the economic development organization will help steer the city through times now so it will emerge stronger once the crisis has passed.
Halifax Company Providing Online Learning Material For Free
Binogi, which has more than 1,000 educational videos and quizzes for grades 6-9, is working with the Nova Scotia government on making its programming available to students here.
Employee At Saint John Area Retirement Facility Tests Positive For COVID-19
Shannex, which operates Parkland in Quispamsis, said two other employees who work in Halifax and Dartmouth have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
N.S., N.B Walmart Workers Receive Early Bonus Payments Of More Than $6-Million
The employees are also receiving a $2 per hour raise for April, with Walmarts across the country looking to hire 10,000 more people to meet the need in stores.
N.B., N.S. Have Lost 38,200 Foodservice Jobs Due To Coronavirus Crisis
A Restaurants Canada survey found nine percent of restaurants have closed permanently across the country, and another 18 percent could close within a month if relief doesn’t come quickly.
How One Customer’s Review Caused This Restaurant To Sell Out Of Food
It was a slow day at Sydelle’s, a fish and chips restaurant in the Halifax area, until a loyal customer posted a great review on Facebook that went viral.
It’s Take-Out Night: Check Out Huddle ‘Open For Business’ Directory
Whether it’s a restaurant on reduced hours or take-out and delivery-only, or a grocery store with special hours and delivery services, visit the directory regularly to see how and keep buying local and showing your support for local businesses.
Halifax Community Centre Construction Resumes, After Possible COVID-19 Exposure
A spokesperson from the City of Halifax said construction work on the St Andrew’s Community Centre was halted on March 31st and resumed this morning after intensive cleaning was completed.
Meet Roderick, The ‘Patient Whisperer’ With A Clown Nose In His Pocket
Roderick MacKinnon is a security guard at long-term care facilities around Halifax, a job he says that requires patience, empathy and a sense of humour.
