Feedback Open For Dramatic Halifax Forum Redesign
The plan includes a drasmatic reduction in the number of parking spaces at the forum and selling of a portion of the property to developers.
Nova Scotia
Side Hustle’s New Dartmouth Restaurant To Open In Time For Burger Week
After leaving its home at North Brewing in December, Side Hustle Snack Bar is just weeks away from reopening a new, expanded restaurant in the heart of downtown Dartmouth.
Winds Of Change
We can’t avoid the reality that fossil fuels are still very much part of our daily lives. We also can’t escape the consequences.
National Jobless Rate Hits Record Low, But Trends Higher In The Maritimes
Canada’s unemployment rate has fallen to a record low of 5.3 percent, according to Statistics Canada. Meanwhile, New Brunswick sits at 7.7 percent and Nova Scotia at 6.5 percent.
Local Chip Brands Cashing In On Frito-Lay Price Dispute
Since the dispute, the East Coast Lifestyle brand of Covered Bridge chips has entered nearly 40 new Superstore locations in Atlantic Canada. On top of that, Loblaw has introduced East Coast and Covered Bridge to a wider Ontario customer base.
Feds Table $52.8 Billion Deficit Budget
The federal government will continue to spend more than it takes in, although this year it will only be half of last year’s $113.8-billion deficit.
Strang Says Restrictions Aren’t The Answer To Surging Covid-19
Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health told reporters on April 7 that the province is moving into a “transition phase” in its response to the pandemic.
Emera Is About To Lose Power Over N.S. Solar Customers
Should the legislation pass, as it is expected to, NS Power will not be able to introduce new fees or charges that would “discourage residential and small business customers” from switching to solar.
Oak Island Tours Shuttered For 2022 Season
Oak Island Tours announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday the tourist hot-spot—which is privately owned—and the interpretive centre won’t be opening for the 2022 season.
Lunenberg Company Hopes Federal Fighter Jet Contract Means Big Business
Stelia Aerospace produces composite panels that are used in F-35 fighter jets. The federal government recently announced its intention to buy 88 F-35s.
