‘The People Aren’t There’: CFIB Says Government Must Help With Labour Shortage
Despite a majority of affected businesses raising wages, labour shortage issues persist, leading many small businesses to try a number of alternatives,
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15 Skyscrapers, 5,600 Units Proposed Near Halifax Shopping Centre
The plan could see several businesses demolished and 12,500 people living on a relatively small piece of land along Mumford Road, known to many as the West End Mall.
350 New Tech Jobs Coming To N.S.
IBM and Nova Scotia Business Inc. have a deal that will bring 350 highly skilled jobs to the province. The jobs will be created over five years and will focus on a process that automates the way customers access data.
Three N.S. Universities Call Off In-Person Exams Amid Covid-19 Surge
Dalhousie University, Cape Breton University, and Acadia University are putting a pause on the tests, starting on December 14.
N.S. Restaurants in ‘Despair’ As People Cancel Reservations Amid Omicron Outbreak
Brendan Doherty of The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Halifax says hundreds of reservations could be cancelled in the wake of Monday’s announcement of new restrictions to contain the new Covid-19 variant.
Fredericton’s Last-Minute Holiday Market
Feels Good is hosting their last-minute holiday pop-up this Saturday. The market will be at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre for the sixth year and feature a variety of local vendors like Juniper Jewelry and Bees Louise.
N.S. Landlords Representing Thousands Of Units Consider Selling Properties
A recent survey suggests 51 percent of landlords were selling, or considering selling, their properties. They represent 5,400 multi-residential unit buildings and 3,600 in duplexes and single-family homes.
Platform Aims To Secure Funding For More Female Entrepreneurs
Leading Lenders is a free online information database, toolkit, and blog for lenders who are innovating and adapting to the needs of New Brunswick’s women entrepreneurs.
K-6 Students To Finish School Early As N.B. Reports First Omicron Cases
New restrictions will also go into effect for businesses at the end of the week.
N.S. Tightens Restrictions As New Covid-19 Variant Spreads
Nova Scotia is reporting 114 new cases of Covid-19 and the arrival of the Omicron variant in the province, resulting in new restrictions on gathering limits and mask use.
