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.
News
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.
$30-Million Investment For Small Nuclear Reactor At Point Lepreau
ARC Clean Energy Canada has just completed its first round of financing, bringing in $30-million.
Great Season For Maple Syrup, But Consumers Will Pay More
Great weather means an exceptional season for maple syrup producers. But increased costs will be passed down to consumers.
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.
Quispamsis Pilots Four-Day Work Week
A 24-week pilot project is set to run from early May through mid-October.
