Thermtest Expands To The Asian Market
The Fredericton company that designs, manufactures, and exports thermal physical testing instruments, is opening a HUB in Taiwan.
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Frank McKenna Invests $5-Million In New UNB Institute To Build Digital Economy
This new institute will have the broad goal of engaging academia, government, and the private sector to advance New Brunswick’s digital economy. Adrienne O’Pray will be the first executive director for the institute.
Virtual Cooking Platform Connects Farmers, Chefs And Customers
Fredericton’s ChefTorial and North American e-commerce business Local Line have launched a virtual platform where customers can buy products from farmers and take part in cooking classes on how to prepare dishes from the ingredients.
Atlantica Owner Plans Three 30-Storey Towers On Dartmouth Waterfront
Magna Hotels plans to build three towers, containing a combined 800 residential units, on a Dartmouth property overlooking Halifax Harbour.
N.S. Government Offices, Schools Will Close For Truth And Reconciliation Day
The N.B. government has decided not to recognize September 30 as a provincial holiday.
Pandemic Struggles Force South Shore Restaurant To Permanently Close
BRIDGEWATER — Covid-19 has taken its toll on restaurants across the province and is now forcing a South Shore restaurant to make the tough decision to close. After what she described as ‘many sleepless nights,’ Dawn Ewing, former owner of Diner 325 in Bridgewater, decided to permanently close the restaurant’s doors this week. Ewing said […]
Labour Shortage Is A Myth, Workers’ Advocate Says
HALIFAX–You may have heard about the labour shortage in Nova Scotia — but not everyone agrees there actually is a shortage of labour. Danny Cavanagh, the president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour (NSFL), says the idea that there aren’t enough people to work is a myth. “I don’t think there’s a labour shortage […]
Halifax Hospitality Group Says Big Events Weren’t Coming Back Soon To Cunard Centre
The Cunard Centre has been a staple of the Halifax Seaport since it was erected in 2006. The nearly 50,000 square-foot building has hosted countless events over the past 15 years, such as festivals, fundraisers, trade shows, and even the annual Sex Show in the city.
Frank McKenna On Building Community And The Critical Role Of Organizations Like L’Arche Saint John
The Deputy Chair of the TB Bank Group is the featured guest at a sold-out fundraising event on September 7 for L’Arche Saint John, an organization that supports people with intellectual disabilities.
Halifax Port Authority Pulls Plug On Cunard Centre
The port is shutting down the centre as an event space because of challenges stemming from Covid-19 and is open to other possible commercial uses of the space.
