N.S. Premier Announces Shutdown Of Bars And Restaurants
Local consumers, businesses and governments will all need to their part to help the sectors impacted by the coronavirus, says the CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission.
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Halifax Businessman Stuck In Barbados Calls Situation “Catastrophic”
Scott Colwell, like many other Halifax businesspeople, is being forced to close operations and lay off staff, due to the unprecedented situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. He also has the added misfortune of being stuck in Barbados.
Restaurants Owned By ‘Top Chef Canada’ Contestants Say A Bailout Is Necessary
Jesse Vergen of the Saint John Alehouse and Renée Lavallée and Doug Townsend of The Canteen in Dartmouth are asking the federal government to help hospitality businesses deal with the coronavirus.
Several Halifax Area Restaurants Shut Down Due To Coronavirus
On Monday, at least four places – Field Guide, Chkn Chop, Obladee Wine Bar, and the Canteen – publicly announced they were closing because of concerns around COVID-19.
Jonathan Torrens Says Being Booed By 75,000 People Is ‘Almost Sexual’
The Canadian actor and TV personality, best known for portraying J-Roc on the hit TV show Trailer Park Boys, shared the story as part of Fuckup Nights Halifax.
Arenas Could Take A Financial Hit From Coronavirus
This week the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health recommended that any non-essential mass gathering of 150 or more people be cancelled or postponed until it could better determine the risk to the population. This has left big venues in the region cancelling or postponing upcoming events.
Shelves Are Emptying At Stores Across the Maritimes
Derek Montague paid a visit to a Halifax Atlantic Superstore and encountered shelves emptied of toilet paper and shoppers irritated by the hoarding going on with the coronavirus scare.
Cruise Lines Scheduled To Visit Maritime Ports Suspend Operations
The temporary shutdown of Viking and Princess cruise lines because of the Coronavirus won’t affect scheduled stops in Saint John and Halifax unless the suspensions last beyond early May.
Coronavirus Concerns Sideline Successful Halifax Thunderbirds Season
The National Lacrosse League team had drawn an average of 8,000 fans for each of its last three home games.
Halifax Social Worker, Educator Launch Business Teaching Suicide Prevention Skills
Carrie MacInnis and Liz Wilson worked with a non-profit last year that taught suicide prevention skills. When that work came to an end, they wanted to keep offering those services to those who needed it most.
