N.B. Premier Applauds Safe Restart Agreement
Blaine Higgs is applauding the $19-billion safe restart agreement reached between the provincial and federal governments.
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N.S. Premier Considering Opening To Rest Of Canada
Stephen McNeil says he is going to try for an agreement with other Atlantic bubble members on opening the province to the rest of the country, but he is not beholden to them.
Fredericton Jewellery Business Supports At-Risk Venezuelan Families
The international students from Venezuela and Brazil created Asteria because the jewellery from that region was popular with people they met in Fredericton.
Halifax Segway Tours Sidelined By Covid-19
With cruise ships not coming into the harbour, and no tourists arriving from outside Atlantic Canada, it’s been a difficult summer for tourism operators like Max Rastelli.
StFX University Will Make Students Sign Covid-19 Waiver
It releases officials at the N.S. university from liability for Covid-19-related injury or death.
Is Covid-19 Making Halifax A More Attractive Place To Do Business?
The Covid-19 pandemic is driving more companies to expand or relocate to Halifax. The Halifax Partnership’s investment attraction team has already secured seven new firms since the beginning of April.
Ottawa Extends 75 Percent Wage Subsidy Until December
The Prime Minister says the latest extension is “to give greater certainty and support to businesses as we restart the economy.”
International Students Are New Brunswickers Too
Asif Hasan started the #IMANEWBRUNSWICKERTOO campaign to show that international students deserve to be treated like New Brunswickers no matter where they’re originally from.
Bidding Wars Break Out As House Prices Continue To Climb In Halifax
House prices in Halifax have soared in the last few months, even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, leading some to compare the city’s housing market to places like Toronto and Vancouver.
Truckers Face Lengthy Delays Entering New Brunswick
As an essential service, the head of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association says they should have a dedicated lane that allows them to bypass travellers in the long lines.
