Newly Reopened Halifax Restaurants Struggle With Major Worker Shortages
The co-owner of The Wooden Monkey says that after the third wave of lockdowns hit Nova Scotia in late 2020, a lot of workers “gave up” on the food and beverage industry.
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When Will Our Ship Come Back In?
Huddle editor Mark Leger is encouraged to see the economy open back up again, but he’ll know things are really back to normal he sees cruise ships come back into the Saint John harbour.
Nova Scotia Premier ‘Surprised’ By New Brunswick Border Announcement
Premier Iain Rankin said Thursday said he didn’t know Premier Blaine Higgs’ decision to loosen its border restrictions was coming.
Halifax Meal Kit Company Selling Cuts Of Meat Worthy Of Homer, Hank Hill And Fred Flintstone
Charboyz has three different Father’s Day meat kits based on famous cartoon dads: the “Homer,” the “Fred” and the “Hank,” named after the famous Texan known for his love of barbequing with propane.
Ottawa Contributes $115.5-Million To Make Halifax Housing Development More Affordable
The low-interest loan for a 12-storey, 324-unit building on Joe Howe Drive is contingent on offering below-market rents to tenants.
N.S. Commits $1.1-Million To Bedford-Halifax Commuter Ferry
The study will also explore technology options for an electric commuter ferry as a part of a low-carbon transportation plan.
Halifax Tourism Company Lost $4-Million Since 2020
The CEO of Ambassatours Gray Line says governments need to continue providing financial support to the tourism industry and reopen the Canada/U.S. border this summer.
Podcast: Scott Brison On How Nova Scotia Can Grow Its Economy Outside Of Halifax
The new episode of the Huddle “Insights” podcast features an interview with Scott Brison, a former federal Liberal cabinet minister and current Chair of the Economic Growth Council, who provides his insights on how best to grow the economy within Nova Scotia.
Many Atlantic Canadian Economic Sectors Returning To Normal, Says New Report
The transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, utilities, and healthcare sectors were performing close to the same as pre-pandemic in May, while the financial and professional services are actually growing.
Halifax Startup On ‘Cloud 9’ After Wildly Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Aurea Technologies blew its funding goal out of the water last week when it raised more than $200,000 through Kickstarter for its water bottle-sized, portable wind turbine.
