Halifax, Province On The Hook For $11-Million Convention Centre Debt
Carrie Cussons, the president and CEO of Events East, said the pandemic forced the HCC to revise its event target down from 150 to 50 this year.
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‘Orange Phase’ Could Make Challenging Winter Months Even Harder For Local Restaurants
Typically this time of year is the busiest for local restaurants because of bookings for work Christmas parties and holiday gatherings. This would give them the nest egg they need to get through the slow winter months. But with the current restrictions, that may not be the case.
‘Super-Spreader’ Event Led To 60 Covid-19 Cases In Saint John
Dr. Jennifer Russell says someone who was asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic attended an event, which has resulted in 60 direct and indirect confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Owner Of Halifax Restaurants Says Sales Are Down $3-Million Since March
Bill Pratt, the owner of the Chef Inspired group of restaurants in the Halifax area, has had to deal with the financial and emotional fallout of Covid-19 on himself and his employees.
Will Covid-19 Restrictions In Halifax Be Lifted On December 9?
Nova Scotia’s top doctor says he’s encouraged by the slowing spread of Covid-19 in the province but that he’s not ready yet to ease up on restrictions.
N.B. Announces 14 New Covid-19 Cases Sunday
Nine of the new cases are in the Saint John region, including six cases revealed by the Shannex care home late Saturday.
Strang Says ‘No Guarantees’ N.S. Restrictions Will Be Lifted By Christmas
Nova Scotia’s top health official says he believes the situation can be brought under control within weeks if people follow the rules and the spread of Covid-19 slows.
Rapid Testing Continues In Halifax, Aimed At Bar And Restaurant Staff And Patrons
The government is encouraging anyone who has worked at a bar or restaurant past 10 pm in the HRM to sign up for a rapid test, even if they don’t have symptoms.
Saint John Shops Going Virtual-Only To Help Curb Spread Of Covid-19
Obscurity and Heartbreak Boutique have joined a growing number of restaurants, bars and retailers that have moved online or to curbside pickup or delivery over the past few days.
Will Halifax Gyms Survive Another Shutdown?
Owners of Halifax fitness facilities say the government doesn’t realize many modern gyms operate on models that are safe and not great risks of spreading Covid-19.
