New, $5,000 Grant For N.S. Businesses Hit By Public Health Restrictions
The money will support small, independently-owned businesses such as bars, restaurants, and gyms that as of today are no longer allowed to stay open.
Halifax
Halifax Allocates $8.7-Million For Affordable Housing Projects
The HRM Council voted to fund projects through three non-profits: the Mi’kmaq Friendship Centre, Adsum Women and Children, and the North End Community Health Association.
N.S. To Make Announcement On ‘Protections For Renters’
Nova Scotia’s Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, Chuck Porter, will be making an announcement Wednesday regarding the protection of renters in the province.
Severe Shutdowns, Restrictions Imposed In Halifax As Province Records 37 Covid Cases In One Day
The Halifax area is going back into strict lockdown as the Covid-19 wave causes a surge in new cases.
Saint John Councillor Welcomes Ride-Sharing Legislation
The provincial legislation introduced last week would allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in New Brunswick.
7 Peppers Returns To Quinpool After ‘Renoviction’ Forces Shutdown
A popular Mediterranean restaurant is returning to Halifax after more than a year’s absence.
Nova Scotia Targets Metro Halifax With New Gathering Limits, Rules For Bars
Dr. Robert Strang, the provinces’ chief medical officer of health, said today community spread of Covid-19 “continues to increase,” in Nova Scotia, with 51 new cases identified this month.
Halifax Startup Creates Paper Bags As Green Alternatives To Conventional Ones
With single-use plastic bans coming into effect across the country, Purush Cannane sees his product as a viable alternative to other paper bags that are made using less environmentally friendly processes.
Here’s The Design For The New Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia
The Halifax gallery will be designed by KPMB Architects, with help from a team of locals including Halifax’s Omar Gandhi Architect, Mi’kmaq artist Jordan Bennett, and Mi’kmaq elder Lorraine Whitman.
Expect More Outdoor Patios and Cafés To Stay Open In Halifax This Winter
Regional Council has approved a new bylaw that will make it easier for year-round, outdoor seating to remain open in Halifax.
