Reopened Northern Pulp Mill Would Release Treated Wastewater Into Pictou Harbour
Paper Excellence plans to spend $350-million on upgrades company reps say will reduce a host of environmental impacts stemming from mill operations.
Nova Scotia
‘Socialist Patsies’ Offering Cheap Beer To Vaccinated Haligonians
Good Robot’s “Pints for Pro-Vaxxers” campaign offers anyone with proof they’ve been vaccinated a beer for the lowest legal price: $2.75.
Revenues Double For Dartmouth Company That Makes Children’s Clothing Out of Plastic Bottles
Three years ago, Tabitha Osler launched Fairechild with the goal to make sustainable, long-lasting, and eco-friendly children’s clothes. The Dartmouth-based company is now having their best year to date with revenues doubled compared to 2020.
NS Healthcare Workers To Receive 5.5 Per Cent Pay Bump With New Deal
The first 1.5 per cent raise is retroactive to November 1, 2020. The rest of the wage increases will be phased in between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2023 – the date which the new deal expires.
Watts Up Solar Is Turning Sun Friendly Energy Into Money Saving Efficiency
The Nova Scotia company’s PV systems allow customers to produce clean energy in their homes and decrease their energy bill, a practice that is becoming more popular the world over, including at home in Nova Scotia.
Full Capacity Allowed At Shops, Bars, As Nova Scotia Enters Phase 4
Moving into the next phase of recovery on July 14 will mean most restrictions on businesses, events, and gatherings in the province will be lifted.
Podcast: Mayor Mike Savage On Halifax’s Economic Success Story
On this week’s Huddle “Insights” podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell begin a series of conversations with the leaders of successful Maritimes communities.
Health Care Workers And NS Health Authorities Reach Tentative Deal
The two sides came to the agreement late Tuesday night, halting a potential strike vote.
Porter Will Resume Flights To Atlantic Canada This Fall
Air service will return to Atlantic Canada in phases, beginning with some Halifax routes on September 13. Service to Moncton will return September 17, while Fredericton and Saint John will see flights return in October.
Westway Park In Bedford Expanding With Six-Storey Office Tower
The new $25 Million,105,000 square-foot development is set to be completed by the summer of 2022.
