Halifax Chamber Of Commerce Asks For Tax Freeze
The proposed 1.9 percent increase to the average tax bill would be unfair to small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic.
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Can You Deliver That Curry On A Banana Leaf?
As the Maritime region becomes more diverse through immigration, more restaurants have opened in Maritime communities that serve food from a variety of cultures. Much of it is also served up at farmers’ markets and food trucks by small vendors and online marketplaces like Sankara.
Podcast: Sankara Brings The Foods Of World To Maritime Doorsteps
On this week’s Huddle “Home Office” podcast, Mark Leger speaks with Lily Lynch and Otito Atansi about their journey from operating an African food stall at a Saint John farmers market to founding an online marketplace for businesses that make food from countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
How Students And A Local Startup Are Helping Dartmouth IKEA Use Its Wasted Solar Energy
The work centres around the largest solar array in the province, which sits atop the massive IKEA showroom in Dartmouth.
Struggling Neptune Theatre Asks City For $100,000
The heads of Halifax’s most prominent theatre appeared before the Audit and Finance Standing Committee this week asking the city for financial help to reopen.
Halifax Population Grows By 9,000, Adds 17 New Companies During Pandemic
At the State of the Municipality address, hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Mike Savage painted a picture of a growing city that’s navigated Covid-19 better than most of the rest of Canada.
Flair Airlines Adding Flights In Halifax, Saint John
The company announced Wednesday it will add four new routes to its schedule on May 1, including flights to Halifax, Saint John, Ottawa, and Kitchener-Waterloo.
Dieppe, Quispamsis And Halifax Lead List Of Canadian Places To Work From Home
PCMag, a leading U.S.-based technology magazine, highlighted Atlantic Canada’s lower real estate prices compared to major cities across Canada and the availability of superior high-speed internet services.
Halifax Can Begin Development Of New Cogswell Neighbourhood
The Halifax Regional Municipality recently completed a land swap with local real estate company Crombie, which will allow the city to begin construction in 2021.
Guy’s Frenchys Is Expanding To Halifax
The Maritime’s most iconic used clothing chain is expanding to Halifax. They just don’t know when yet.
