New, More Infectious Covid-19 Strains Haven’t Yet Shown Up In Nova Scotia
The chief medical officer says the province hopes to loosen restrictions on businesses early in the new year.
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Signs Of Generosity: Halifax Family Business Helps People In Need
The Leights family started selling Covid-19 related wooden signs that read “Stay The Blazes Home” and “Wash Your Hands You Filthy Animals.” These signs raised $600 that all went to providing lunches at Hope Cottage, located on Brunswick Street.
Decision Not To Reopen Dining Rooms ‘Devastating’ For Restaurant Owners
Kourosh Rad, the owner of Garden Food Bar & Lounge, says it doesn’t make sense to say businesses are safe enough to open, but restaurants are too dangerous.
Neptune Theatre ‘Fighting For Survival’ After Latest Cancelled Show
The Halifax theatre had to cancel its fundraising run of A Christmas Carol, hours before curtain. Creative Director Jeremy Webb says the move was “devastating” from both an artistic and financial perspective.
72 Halifax Restaurants Opened During The Pandemic, But Many Don’t Qualify For Support
Zoey Boosey opened Saké Restaurant & Bar on October 24. A few weeks later, the city went into a second lockdown and she found out new restaurants like hers didn’t qualify for major government supports.
Four Men Arrested After ‘Shots Fired’ Incident Near Pictou Landing
Pictou Landing First Nation Chief, Andrea Paul, said the incident was related to their livelihood fishery, called the Netukulimk livelihood fishery, in the Northumberland Strait.
Fraser Institute Says Mounting Debt To Save Economy Will Cost Canadians In The Future
A Halifax-based policy analyst is warning taxpayers they should be concerned about the country’s rising debt and deficit
Sustainable Blue Economy Project Will Pilot 150 Internships For Youth Across Canada
The Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in Nova Scotia, a partner in the project, will help by providing at least 20 internships for youth in the region.
First Covid-19 Vaccine Will Arrive In Nova Scotia Dec. 15
The first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will arrive in Nova Scotia Dec. 15. They will be given to frontline, acute-care healthcare workers.
Nova Scotia Gained 10,000 Jobs In November
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic causing economic devastation across Canada, employment continued to grow in Halifax as well, with the city adding 2,600 jobs.
