Nova Scotia Declares State Of Emergency
Premier Stephen McNeil declared a state of emergency on Sunday, giving police the authority to fine people and businesses for not obeying the rules of “social distancing” in public and workplaces.
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N.S. Breweries, Bars Try To Stay Afloat As Taps Turned Off, Store Hours Restricted
Despite these unprecedented challenges to businesses and the workforce, craft brewers and bars remain positive that everyone will work together to survive.
Halifax Fundraiser Raising Thousands For Out-Of-Work Servers
Hundreds of baristas, serves, cooks, and hostesses in the city have already lost their jobs because of COVID-19. But a new fundraiser that promises to put a little cash back into their pockets is picking up steam.
Meet One Man Who Is Not Happy About Low Gas Prices
When Colby Boudreau made his last bulk purchase of gas it cost him $1.06 a litre, but the price at the pumps in the Halifax area has since fallen to nearly $.70 a litre. “The customers are happy, everybody’s happy except me.”
Federal Help ‘Woefully Inadequate’ For Many N.S. Businesses
Companies in industries as diverse as restaurants and construction say measures like a 10 percent payroll subsidy aren’t enough to make a meaningful difference.
Moncton Business Builds Sustainable Hempwood Cabinet
The Eastland Group of Companies, a manufacturer of kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, mouldings, and custom building materials for over 50 years, showed off a prototype
N.S. Business Community Creates Team To Deal With Coronavirus
Halifax Chamber of Commerce, ACOA, Restaurants Canada, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia and many other organizations have teamed up to help businesses and workers weather the coronavirus crisis.
Bars And Barbershops Amoung Businesses To Close In N.S.
Premier Stephen McNeil has announced more mandatory business closures, which take effect Thursday at midnight.
Business Sets Up United Way Fund For Atlantic Canadian Communities
Atlantic Business Interiors is teaming up with United Ways across Atlantic Canada to create the Atlantic Compassion Fund. The fund will support the people most impacted by the widespread social distancing and other public health measures being implemented across the region.
What You Need To Know About Ottawa’s $27-Billion Relief Package
A rundown of the most important parts of the federal government’s COVID-19 relief package, and what they mean for you, your family, and your business.
