Irving Oil Terminal Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package
Shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday, police tweeted that they had cleared the scene and that further information will follow.
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Hiring Difficulties Are Not Going Away, Says BDC Economist
Pierre Cléroux, the chief economist and vice-president of research with the Business Development Bank of Canada, says the labour market will be a challenge for Atlantic Canadian businesses for years.
SimplyCast CEO Named Chair Of N.S. Worker’s Compensation Board
Saeed El-Darahali is the president and CEO of SimplyCast, a Dartmouth-based tech company that specializes in online marketing software.
N.S. Construction Industry Needs 12,000 New Tradespeople Over The Next 10 Years
Long before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the province was facing a major shortage of skilled tradespeople. As the economy begins to recover and construction ramps back up, the problem is worse than ever.
Landlord Association Says Rising Assessments And ‘Double Tax’ Will Fuel Rent Spikes
New Brunswick’s largest landlord group says the province’s so-called ‘double tax’ on rental properties could be the catalyst to rent spikes as high as $500 to $700 per year, if something isn’t done.
Behind The Push To Make Halifax’s Backyard Queer Bar Permanent
After Mike Scaife carved out a little piece of paradise in his backyard, word spread about a safe place for Halifax’s Queer communtiy to gather. Now, the three friends behind The Queer Garden want to make it permanent.
Pension Changes Remain Key Issue In CUPE Labour Dispute
The province wants to convert the defined benefit plans for two school-based locals but the president of one of them says the only reason those plans are underfunded is because of Premier Blaine Higgs.
Gary Burrill Steps Down As Nova Scotia NDP Leader
Gary Burrill made the announcement November 9, saying it was the “right moment” to step aside.
Fredericton City Council Approves Plan For Officer’s Square
The new Officer’s Square, which includes a year-round skate rink, stage, and playground, plans to be set up for skating in 2023, which is good news for downtown businesses and event organizers, says the head of Downtown Fredericton.
Another Strike Looms As NB Liquor Workers Vote For Strike Action
Members of CUPE Local 963 voted 97.7 percent in favour of strike action, the union announced Tuesday morning.
