The Concrete Jungle With A Little Bit Of Green In It
If we want our economies and populations to continue to grow, we’re going to need companies like Dartmouth-based CarbonCure to help save our environment in the process.
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Podcast: Why Amazon And Bill Gates Are Investing In Dartmouth-Based CarbonCure
On this week’s “Home Office” podcast, Mark Leger chats with Jennifer Wagner, the president of CarbonCure, the Dartmouth-based company on a mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction industry.
‘Four To Five Years’ Before Halifax Airport Recovers, Report Says
HIAA’s Annual Report puts into perspective just how difficult 2020 was for an airport forced to grapple with the effects of the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Small Business Owners Are Really Toasted At This Point’
Small Halifax retailers like Wendy Friedman, the owner of Biscuit General Store and The Independent Mercantile Co, say the lockdown is a stressful time for entrepreneurs and their employees.
N.S. Offers $5,000 Checks To Businesses Bruised By Shutdown
To be eligible, businesses must have been directly affected by the latest round of public health restrictions and lost money because of them.
Halifax Internet Company Purple Cow Taking On Communication Giants With Lower Prices
In 2019, longtime friends Bradley Farquhar and Joe Power created Purple Cow Internet with the goal to offer lower prices and, most importantly, tremendous customer service. Right now, the company is offering internet for $60 per month to customers across Nova Scotia.
Podcast: Jennifer Watts On Nova Scotia’s One-Stop Shop For Immigrant Settlement
In this episode of the Huddle “Insights” podcast, Don Mills chats with Jennifer Watts, CEO of the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) about improving the retention of immigrants.
N.S. Large Retailers Can Still Sell Non-Essential Items, Creating ‘Unfair Playing Field’
New rules during the two-week lockdown that closed down shops selling non-essential items have not stopped larger box stores from selling non-essential items, along with their groceries and pharmaceuticals.
Online Market Will Spotlight Women-Owned N.B. Businesses
The virtual fair will run from April 29 to May 1 and feature more than 20 businesses from a range of industries including food, fashion, tourism, health and beauty, and professional services.
Five-Tower Development Approved For North End Halifax
The towers near the intersection of Robie Street and Almon Street will each hold a mix of commercial and residential space. Together, they will contain 620 residential units and have more than 50,000 square feet reserved for retail.
