Halifax’s Tourism Economy Lost As Much As $800-Million In 2020
The full impact of Covid-19 on Halifax’s tourism economy came into clearer view March 18, as Discover Halifax released key data on visitors to the city.
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Halifax Could Be The ‘Most Desirable City On The Eastern Seaboard’ After Covid-19
The Halifax Partnership is starting the process of creating a five-year economic plan for the city. CEO Wendy Luther says there are several reasons to be optimistic about a strong economic recovery.
Premiers Discussing Reopening Maritime Bubble ‘In The Weeks Ahead’
The premiers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island are actively discussing reopening the Maritime Bubble.
Collaboration Brew Returns For International Women’s Day
The popular International Women’s Day brew Sparkölsch returns after being launched last year as a collaboration by the women of Foghorn Brewing Company, Big Tide Brewing, Loyalist City Brewing, and Red Rover Craft Cider.
N.B. Will Move To ‘Yellow’ Phase Sunday Night
Each household will now be able to have a “Steady 15,” an increase from the “orange” phase’s “Steady 10.”
These 14 Companies Set Up Shop In Halifax During The Pandemic
Covid-19 dealt a massive blow to Halifax’s economy, but that hasn’t stopped companies from around the world from flocking to the city.
Nova Scotia Rolls Back New Covid-19 Restrictions After Less Than A Week
Last Friday, the province tightened restrictions on restaurants, sports games, cultural performances, weddings and funerals, and travel to and from the HRM and surrounding communities. The restrictions were originally intended to stay in place until March 27.
Nova Scotia Pledges $7-Million For Service Sector Property Tax Rebates
Restaurants, gyms, hair salons, and other service sector businesses in Nova Scotia will get a break on their commercial property tax.
Moncton Coliseum Hopes To Rebuild Trade Show Business
Shane Porter, the Venue Manager at the Coliseum, remains optimistic that the previous business will return, but in a different form.
‘Buy Local’ Movement Boosts Business That Sells Gift Boxes Of N.B. Products
The NB Box, based in Saint John, has grown so much in the past year the company has hired its first employees and purchased a building for its operations in the north end of the city.
