Halifax City Workers ‘Traumatized’ By Shelter Takedown Directive
The union representing city workers who were caught up in Wednesday’s violent protest says they were not on board with the removal of the temporary homeless shelters.
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Volta In Halifax Opens Ninth Intake Of Its Cohort Program
The competition is a chance for early-stage startup companies to snag a spot in Volta’s Cohort program, which gives new founders a team of mentors, office space, and $25,000 of funding.
Dartmouth Resident Faces $850 Rent Increase
The NDP are pushing for permanent rent control and more cost-friendly homes in Nova Scotia, while the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives oppose a permanent cap on rent increases.
Nova Scotia Union Negotiating Working-From-Home In New Contract
The NSGEU is negotiating a new contract for nearly 8000 civil servants. One of the main topics being discussed between the two parties is remote working.
Leaders Talk Reparations, Owl’s Head, And ‘Environmental Racism’ At Chamber Debate
The debate featured many of the same talking points the candidates have hit for most of the election campaign, but it also touched on some less-talked-about topics, leading to some interesting answers from each of the leaders.
Newfoundland Company Says 90 Percent of Work Now Comes From Halifax Office
When Terry Hussey opened a Halifax location for his construction consulting firm ‘Vigilant’, he figured the work would come in gradually since they were new in town.
Is Booming Tour Business A Sign Of Wine Industry Recovery?
Susan Downey Lim says business at her wine tour company is so good she’s chartering vehicles from other companies to meet demand.
N.S. Leaders Talk Housing, Economy, Northern Pulp In Messy First Debate
The loosely moderated event often found the three men interrupting and talking over one another for extended periods, but covered a wide range of issues, including health care, the environment, diversity, and the economy.
Dexel VP Gives New Details On 22-Storey Highrise In Halifax’s West End
West 22 will house 140 apartments and about 11,000 square feet of retail space, facing Mumford Road.
N.S. Liberals Promise To Grow Labour Force With $69-Million Investment
Party Leader Iain Rankin says the investment is needed because there is a huge shortage of workers in some booming sectors within Nova Scotia.
