Halifax’s Labour Force Grew By 6,000 This Past Year, Despite Pandemic
Over the past year, the employment and labour numbers have not been so kind to Nova Scotia as a whole, however.
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Zero-Waste Store Expands To Downtown Dartmouth
Kate Papler is the owner and CEO of The Tare Shop, the first package-free bulk store in Nova Scotia. She’s now expanding across the harbour.
After Weekend Scramble, Halifax Restaurants Open For In-Person Dining
Halifax restaurants were allowed to reopen for in-person dining on Jan. 4, after a surprise announcement from the provincial government.
Halifax Area Restaurant Owner Closes After Mental Stress Of The Pandemic
The McLatchys closed one of their Dartmouth restaurants, Seventy 3, because they just couldn’t go through another shutdown.
Halifax Mask Makers Share Success With Local Charities
The husband-and-wife team behind Maritime Tartan Company has had a big impact on local charities this year, funneling more than $20,000 to organizations across the province.
Huddle’s Top Ten Stories From Halifax In 2020
Our readers gobbled up news about where and how Covid-19 was affecting Nova Scotians and their businesses and paid keen attention to stories quoting the premier and the chief medical officer as they searched for clues about his government’s plans.
Signs Of Generosity: Halifax Family Business Helps People In Need
The Leights family started selling Covid-19 related wooden signs that read “Stay The Blazes Home” and “Wash Your Hands You Filthy Animals.” These signs raised $600 that all went to providing lunches at Hope Cottage, located on Brunswick Street.
Business Does Good: Junk Works Hauls In Donations For Local Kids
A Halifax business is hoping to brighten the holidays by using its brand to help collect gift donations for local kids.
Decision Not To Reopen Dining Rooms ‘Devastating’ For Restaurant Owners
Kourosh Rad, the owner of Garden Food Bar & Lounge, says it doesn’t make sense to say businesses are safe enough to open, but restaurants are too dangerous.
Neptune Theatre ‘Fighting For Survival’ After Latest Cancelled Show
The Halifax theatre had to cancel its fundraising run of A Christmas Carol, hours before curtain. Creative Director Jeremy Webb says the move was “devastating” from both an artistic and financial perspective.
