Finance Minister Says Spending Programs Needed To Prevent ‘Scorched Earth Economy’
Chrystia Freeland talked about the economy and national debt during a lunchtime Zoom conference with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Friday.
Nova Scotia
Covid-19 Restrictions Extended In Halifax
Covid-19 restrictions in the region around Halifax will remain in place for at least an extra week.
Will Covid-19 Restrictions In Halifax Be Lifted On December 9?
Nova Scotia’s top doctor says he’s encouraged by the slowing spread of Covid-19 in the province but that he’s not ready yet to ease up on restrictions.
Strang Says ‘No Guarantees’ N.S. Restrictions Will Be Lifted By Christmas
Nova Scotia’s top health official says he believes the situation can be brought under control within weeks if people follow the rules and the spread of Covid-19 slows.
‘Thank The Lord!’ Gracie Fogarty Celebrates N.S. Rent Cap
Fogarty was facing a $650 rent increase in April. But now she is hopeful she won’t be out on the street after Nova Scotia capped rent increases at two percent.
New, $5,000 Grant For N.S. Businesses Hit By Public Health Restrictions
The money will support small, independently-owned businesses such as bars, restaurants, and gyms that as of today are no longer allowed to stay open.
Fishing Area Off Nova Scotia Closed As Right Whales Pass
The Director General of fisheries resource management says that if the whales are still in the area once the season begins, small portions of lobster fishing areas 33 and 34 will be closed.
Rent Increases Capped At Two Percent Per Year In Nova Scotia
Landlords will also be unable to evict tenants to do renovations. These measures will be in place until February 2022, or until the state of emergency is lifted.
N.S. To Make Announcement On ‘Protections For Renters’
Nova Scotia’s Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, Chuck Porter, will be making an announcement Wednesday regarding the protection of renters in the province.
Severe Shutdowns, Restrictions Imposed In Halifax As Province Records 37 Covid Cases In One Day
The Halifax area is going back into strict lockdown as the Covid-19 wave causes a surge in new cases.
