CFIB statement on major parties’ small business tax rate proposals
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia's major political parties have shown they are in agreement - the current tax environment small businesses face must be improved.
That's what CFIB Nova Scotia Senior Policy Analyst Duncan Robertson said...
Election 2024: Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank candidates answer our questions
FALL RIVER: We spoke with the four candidates running in the Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank riding over the past couple of weeks.
While we have posted the interviews already on our socials, we wanted to post...
Woodbine Park tenants file for return of unlawfully collected payments
BEAVER BANK: Tenants of Woodbine Park are filing for compensation after a recent Small Claims Court decision ruled that their landlord, Westphal Court Ltd., unlawfully required two tenants to pay for water bills and...
New driver charged for stunting following report of online posts
YARMOUTH: A 19-year-old new driver from Gavelton has been charged with stunting and other offences after receiving a report of concerning posts on a social media platform.
On November 19 at approximately 11 p.m., Yarmouth...
Tree for Boston begins journey from Antigonish County
ANTIGONISH COUNTY: The historic Tree for Boston has been cut at its location in Mattie Settlement, Antigonish County.
The 13.7-metre (45-foot) white spruce is being donated by landowners Hugh and Liz Ryan.
The Tree for Boston...
Election 2024: Small business community throws support behind N.S. NDP: Chender
From a release
HALIFAX: Dozens of small business owners across the province have signed an open letter supporting Claudia Chender and the New Democrat plan to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The letter, signed by over 30...
East Hants Christmas Parade a go for Dec. 7
ELMSDALE: The date has been finalized for what may be the final East Hants Christmas Parade—at least the last one sponsored and organized by East Hants Crime Prevention..
It will be held Dec. 7 at...
All the buzz: Bee statue unveiled at LWF Hall
FALL RIVER: A bee is all the buzz in Fall River.
Designed by the artist known as Heavy Metal Heather, a statue of a bee with flowers nearby was unveiled at the LWF Hall in...
Election 2024: PC government will invest hundreds of millions into new highways, other infrastructure
From a release
HALIFAX: Roads and highways across Nova Scotia will see a once-in-a-generation investment for repairs and expansions under a re-elected PC government, Tim Houston announced on Nov. 19.
“I'm proud to announce today that...
Food Barometer reveals Canadians expect industry-wide transition to sustainable food
MONTREAL, QUE.: Sodexo Canada released the results of its second Sustainable Food Barometer on Nov. 19.
The latest research reveals the majority of consumers are already on this journey and expect an industry-wide, multi-strategy...