Tourism Group Says Government Should Give Traveller Tax Credit
Carol Alderdice, president and CEO of the TIANB, says this was one of several recovery measures laid out by the Canadian Tourism Industry Association.
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The Drink That Comes From Annapolis Valley Orchards Is Now In Full Bloom
In the fall of 2019, Ted Grant and Hanspeter Stutz created a beverage called VIVEAU. The drink is mixed with fresh fruit and mineral water and has now been picked up by Costco for distribution, and Grant believes the company will only grow larger in the near future.
Veronica Paul’s Journey From Insurance To Hop Farming: ‘I Couldn’t Sit In An Office’
Ten years ago, Veronica Paul was in Nova Scotia working with her father at his insurance business. Now she runs a 10-acre commercial hop farm.
Organigram Cuts 220 People From Its Workforce
The Moncton cannabis producer plans to move forward with a leaner, cross-functional workforce of approximately 433 active employees operating out of its indoor production facility.
Lineups At Borders As Atlantic Bubble Opens
The “Atlantic bubble” officially opened at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which means residents of the four Atlantic provinces can visit one another without having to self-isolate for 14 days.
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Reopens This Weekend
Vendors will be back inside the The Halifax Seaport Farmers Market this weeked, and for the first time since March customers will be encouraged to step inside and shop.
Cineplex To Reopen Select Theatres In Nova Scotia And New Brunswick
The theatre chain will open its New Brunswick locations in Saint John, Fredericton and Dieppe on Friday with Nova Scotia locations at Dartmouth Crossing and its Scotiabank Theatre in Halifax set to open the same day.
Fredericton Startup Offers Halal Groceries And Meals Online
Halal Station is an online grocery store for halal and southeast Asian products, as well as ready-made halal meals.
Worker Who Tested Positive For Covid-19 Followed N.S. Health Measures
Premier Stephen McNeil said the person began self-isolating as soon as they arrived. During that time, they developed Covid-19 symptoms, tested positive, and have remained in isolation.
Ambassatours Will Operate With 250 Fewer Employees, But Has Hopes For Atlantic Bubble
The Halifax-based company operates the Harbour Hopper, hosts weddings aboard ships, owns Murphy’s Restaurant, and hosts tours for the cruise ship industry across Atlantic Canada.
