One In Five Halifax Transit Workers Off Sick
There are only about 750 operational workers for the city’s buses and ferries. That means 20 per cent are not able to work.
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Months After Major Investment, Halifax Company Lays Off A Quarter Of Its Staff
Software copmany Proposify made a sudden, unexpected announcement today that it has laid off 25 of roughly 110 staff. The layoffs happened after the company failed to meet its aggressive growth targets by the end of 2021.
Year In Review: Ron Lovett On Transforming The Tenant-Landlord Relationship
This year, Vida Living bought thousands of rental units across the Maritimes with a promise to change the way lower-income housing is run. Ron Lovett, Vida’s founder and CEO, hopes to continue transforming the tenant-landlord relationship.
Huddle’s Top Ten Stories From Nova Scotia In 2021
Our readers gobbled up any news they could find about Amazon’s arrival in Halifax and showed keen interest in major developments happening in the city. And, of course, they cared deeply about Covid-19 and how was affecting thier lives and businesses.
Year In Review: Alec Stratford On Living Wage, Child Poverty, And Holding The New Government To Account
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Alec Stratford says the province’s Progressive Conservative government will be challenged to live up to the more progressive promises it made during the election campaign.
Year In Review: Kevin Russell Reflects On Challenges For Rental Property Owners
The executive director of the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia says the industry was hurt by significantly increased operating costs and the extension of the province’s rent cap program.
Year In Review: Mayor Mike Savage On Managing Growth In Halifax
The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) added people and businesses last year, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Tomavo Closes Final Stores As Creditor Protection Case Continues
An Atlantic Canadian produce retailer that styled itself an affordable alternative to larger chains has closed its doors in Moncton and Halifax.
All Hail Ridesharing Services Like Uber
Derek Montague has had enough bad experiences with cab companies over the years that he only ever uses ridesharing services like Uber now.
Why This Swiss Family Chose Halifax To Open Their Award-Winning Store
The Swiss founders of One of a Kind Furniture reflect on the hardships and success of opening a business at the outset of the pandemic.
