Half of Atlantic Canadians Have Worked From Home During The Pandemic, And Half Want It To Stay That Way
A new report by Halifax-based Narrative Research sheds some light on the “work from home” situation in Atlantic Canada.
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Report Finds Fair Wage For Caregiving Jobs In N.B. Is Around $25 Per Hour
The NB Coalition for Pay Equity is pushing for the provincial government to pass pay equity legislation for the private sector, with caregivers in those sectors paid only between $15.30 to $16.80 per hour.
Hestia House, Tanya Shand Memorial Fund, Asking Businesses To Shine Light On Domestic Violence
Local businesses are being called upon to “Light Up The Town Purple” as a show of support for victims of domestic violence and the organizations that provide women and their children shelter and support.
Halifax Will Get $8.7-Million For Affordable Housing, But It Must Build Quickly
Mayor Mike Savage says the city needs to act fast to be part of the Rapid Housing Initiative that aims to create 3,000 affordable housing units across Canada
Brunswick Square Owner Wants Help ‘Re-Imagining’ Shopping Centre
Ontario-based Slate Asset Management owns the Saint John mall and has seen vacancy rates increase since before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
The Halifax Tech Startup That’s Helping Turn Lobster Shells Into Reusable Plastics
Halifax’s Aethera Technologies has developed a system that keeps lobster shells out of landfills and puts them in the hands of researchers eager to put them to better use.
Fredericton Startup Aims To Fill Data Gap In Smart Grid Market
Pique Analytics is designing a data collector device that can be added to analogue metres. It also offers a data analytics platform, as well as web and mobile apps for energy consumers.
Cooke Aquaculture Acquires Massachusetts Seafood Company
Mariner Seafood is an international fresh and frozen seafood company that specializes in processing a broad range of wild and farmed species including scallops, haddock, cod, salmon and shrimp.
Cannabis and Booze Sales Still Surging In Nova Scotia During Pandemic
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation had another “very strong quarter” from June to September, bringing in $216 million, which is 6.3 percent more than the same period last year.
A Homestyle Atlantic Canadian Craft Brew Fest
Participants will have the option to gather with their bubbles at home and take part in a five-course dinner or breakfast while tasting a variety of drink pairings at Monk10.
