When High Interest Rates Become Illegal
Loan agencies like this Fairstone Financial, that recently opened in Sussex, tend to have looser lending criteria than banks, but it comes at a cost.
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Martha’s Pizza II Opening in Downtown Halifax
The 1,200-square-foot Morris Street location will be a bit different than its counterparts in Bedford and Truro. Patel wants to create a dine-in experience that will include a selection of beers and wines.
Inflation Rate Slows To 2.8 Percent but Groceries Remain Costly
Grocery prices were up 9.1 per cent year over year in June, compared to a nine per cent increase in May.
Moncton City Council Approves 30-Storey Apartment Building
There was some local opposition to the project, including one resident who called it a “giant T-Rex in from of my house.”
Nova Scotia Homeowners Struggling with Higher Interest Rates
An aerospace industry worker takes a job at a gas station and a business owner turns part of her home into an Airbnb: many Nova Scotians are struggling to pay their mortgages as the Bank of Canada aggressively raises interest rates.
Ryan Street Apartment Building in Moncton Gets Green Light
Numerous residents expressed opposition to Moncton City Council during a public hearing on Monday over a proposed rezoning which would allow a new four-storey, 52-unit apartment building at Ryan Street and Augusta Terrace.
New Filipino-Inspired Restaurant to Open in Fredericton Under La Rozzi Bistro
HenHen Fusion Bites will be opening soon under a partnership with La Rozzi Bistro. Co-owners Paul and Noena de Leon are excited to bring tis Filipino-inspired restaurant to the Fredericton area.
Alma Businesses Asked to Conserve Water
It is a frequent occurrence for the seaside area and its population of just under 300 people during the summer tourism season.
Local Boutique Takes St. Stephen on a Kindness Spree
A southern New Brunswick décor shop found a unique way to support kindness in the community.
N.S. Film Industry Braces for Potential Impact of Actors’ Strike
Nova Scotia’s film industry faces uncertain times as the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) raises concerns about the production schedules and economic viability of the sector.
