N.S. Company Wins $10-Million Contract For Coast Guard Repairs
Lunenburg’s ABCO Industries has been awarded a major contract from the federal government to repair search and rescue boats used by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Nova Scotia
NSLC Faces Product Shortages As Holiday Shopping Picks Up
NSLC is dealing with product shortages, with some items temporarily out of stock because of supply chain issues.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Becoming Permanent in 2022
The program, which has attracted 10,000 newcomers since it began in 2017, helps all sectors hire qualified candidates for jobs that may not get filled locally.
More Support For N.S. Businesses Battered By New Covid Restrictions
The Sector Impact Support Program will give one-time grants of as much as $7,500 to small businesses most affected by the latest round of pandemic-related restrictions.
Outrageous Turkey Prices Ruffling Feathers In Nova Scotia
In some parts of the province, a turkey is going for as much as $70.
Cape Breton Regional Municipality Avoids Strike As Union Ratifies New Agreement
CUPE Local 759 members ratified a new, four-year contract with CBRM on December 16. The union represents about 300 “outside workers” who work in everything from public transit, parks, maintenance, and janitorial services.
Nova Scotia Population Hits One Million
Record population growth in the province is thanks largely to migration from other provinces and recrod-high immigration.
Cobequid Pass Tolls Axed For Nova Scotia Drivers
The tolls at the Cobequid Pass are being eliminated for vehicles with Nova Scotia plates.
Atlantic Canada Lags On Clean Tech Adoption, But Some Businesses Buck The Trend
Only seven percent of Atlantic businesses adopted clean technology in 2019, below the national rate of 9 percent.
Why This Swiss Family Chose Halifax To Open Their Award-Winning Store
The Swiss founders of One of a Kind Furniture reflect on the hardships and success of opening a business at the outset of the pandemic.
