Unemployment Up in Halifax as Job Market Grows
In February, the unemployment rate in Halifax rose to 6.6 percent from 6.4 percent in January.
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Why Most Nova Scotia Businesses Aren’t Worried About Coronavirus – Yet
Most Nova Scotia businesses aren’t worried about the economic impact of Coronavirus. Even those that are say it’s far too early to jump to any conclusions.
Trudeau Announces $17 Million For Youth Employment Initiatives In Halifax
Trudeau said the federal government will give approximately $492 million to organizations across the country for “youth skills and employment programs.” About $17 million will be given to organizations in Nova Scotia.
Dragons’ Den Auditions Making Stops In Saint John, Halifax
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level and get some national exposure may have their chance.
Hundreds Gather In Halifax In Support Of Pipeline Protests
There have been protests and demonstrations across the country, including the blockade that prompted CN Rail to shut down its trains in Eastern Canada.
Pier 1 Imports Closing Stores In Moncton And Halifax
The American retailer of imported furniture and home decor items has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and announced it will close all of its 450 Canadian stores.
CN Rail Shutdown Halting Propane Deliveries To Maritimes
Rail service in Eastern Canada has screeched to a halt as First Nations demonstrators refuse to dismantle blockades that are keeping many of the country’s trains from moving.
Maritime Cities Growing Faster Than National Average
Immigration has been the driving force of the growing economies in cities like Halifax, Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton.
Sharing Economy Services Like Airbnb Help Halifax Boost Tourism In 2019
According to Discover Halifax, the number of nights booked in sharing economy rooms shot up by 33 per cent last year, to a total of 433,894.
Halifax Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall
The new year brought a brightening job market to Halifax, as the number of people looking for work in the city began to drop.
