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[SAINT JOHN, NB] AREVA signs letter of intent to develop energy opportunities, grow energy hub: AREVA — the world’s largest nuclear vendor company — will examine the feasibility of building a second nuclear reactor in New Brunswick under a letter of intent announced today by the provincial government and NB Power. The company has also [...] More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Atlantic Canada’s largest beer event returns to Halifax: A true celebration of all things brewed, the fourth annual Halifax Seaport BeerFest will once again welcome over 150 beers and ciders from the Maritimes and around the world to the historic Halifax Seaport. The festival runs August 13 and 14 with over 4,000 beer [...] More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Proposal calls for hike in tolls: Increased tolls are required to pay for a major refitting of the Macdonald Bridge, according to Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission CEO Steve Snider. HDBC filed an application to the Utility and Review board yesterday, asking for an increase on the tolls on both the Macdonald and the MacKay [...] More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Halifax doesn’t rock: Only God Knows Why Kid Rock won’t be playing on the Halifax Common this summer. Promoter Harold MacKay recently announced the cancellation of the July 23 date of Halifax Rocks. Kid Rock, Counting Crows and Daughtry were among the headliners slated to perform. More
Atlantic NewsMakers: Outside the Lines closes doors
[HALIFAX, NS] – Outside the Lines closes doors: One of Halifax’s last independent bookstores, Outside the Lines, has turned the page on business. The Quinpool Road location, which opened in 2006, shut its doors for good this past Wednesday. More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Province offers retailers HST toolkit: The Department of Finance has posted an HST toolkit on its website to provide retailers with additional information on the HST restoration effective July 1. The toolkit features high-resolution PDF signage that retailers can print and post in their stores, a checklist explaining the tax restoration and background [...] More
Atlantic NewsMakers: NSGEU reaches tentative agreement with Pictou County Shared Services Authority
[STELLARTON, NS] – NSGEU reaches tentative agreement with Pictou County Shared Services Authority: The bargaining committee of Local 60A reached a tentative agreement with the Pictou County Shared Services Authority Monday night. “We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement,” says Joan Jessome, president of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union (NSGEU). [...] More
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[HALIFAX, NS] NSLC reveals year-end results: The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) has released its year-end results for the fiscal year ending March 31. For the 12-month period, the NSLC recorded net earnings of $219.4 million on sales of $579.4 million. This represents an increase in net income of $6.8 million (3.2 per cent) compared [...] More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Tattoo gets big infusion of cash: Defence Minister Peter MacKay was in Halifax on Thursday to officially announce almost half a million dollars in funding for the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. As part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program, the federal government will provide $473,082 in funding for the Tattoo. More
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[MEMBERTOU, NS] Membertou celebrates successes: Wednesday was more than just a grand opening of the Membertou Business Centre and the new access road. It was also the official opening of the new offices for the Membertou Entrepreneur Centre and the new offices of the Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office, now located in the New Membertou Business [...] More
Atlantic NewsMakers: Liberals sweep byelections
[GLACE BAY & YARMOUTH, NS] – Liberals sweep byelections: Glace Bay stayed firmly in the Liberal camp while Yarmouth went from blue to red after the recent byelections to fill empty seats in the two ridings. More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Halifax hotel marks milestone: On June 23, the AAA Four Diamond Westin Nova Scotian — owned and operated by New Castle Hotels & Resorts — will celebrate its 80th birthday. Originally a 130-room property, the hotel is now a 310-room upscale hotel catering to guests from around the world. More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Convention centre talks — round two: Trade Centre Ltd. (TCL) has launched its second online discussion about the proposed convention centre at www.conventioncentreinfo.com. This week’s discussion will focus on community impacts with a video introduction by Mary Lou Crowley, president & CEO, Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. More
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[NEW GLASGOW, NS] Talks break down in Pictou County labour negotiations: After 17 days of being off the job, local members of the NSGEU will continue to picket due to a lockout. Renewed negotiations broke down Thursday between the Pictou County District Planning Commission and the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union Local 60A. [...] More
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[HALIFAX, NS] Nova Scotian business leader named Gateway Secretariat CEO: The Government of Nova Scotia has announced that Kevin Hamm, a native Nova Scotian, will lead the new Nova Scotia Gateway Secretariat. He has worked as a senior executive in the telecommunications and retail industries and has been employed by nationally recognized corporations in a [...] More
