Halifax Chamber Of Commerce

• Work from home debate: How a Halifax chamber ask is reigniting the conversation

  A recent call from the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to require downtown municipal employees to be in the office three to four days a week isn't sitting right with some critics.

  Economy

  Apr 13, 2023
  
• Halifax chamber calls for more in-office work days to help with downtown pandemic recovery

  The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is calling for a hybrid work model requiring municipal workers to be in office three to four days a week to 'help stimulate the downtown area.'

  Economy

  Apr 10, 2023
  
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• ‘It just doesn’t make sense’: N.S. businesses brace for impact of new restrictions

  Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang announced renewed COVID restrictions Monday, saying it's only a short-term step. But the impact is already being felt.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2021
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• Nova Scotia directs businesses to develop their own employee vaccine policy

  As the fourth wave of COVID-19 continues, Nova Scotia's proof of vaccination policy for patrons of businesses comes into effect on Oct. 4.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2021
• Nova Scotia election: party leaders spar over timeline to reach balanced budget

  While Liberal leader Iain Rankin says he wants to rein in spending, the Progressive Conservative and NDP leaders say they plan to run deficits to address the province's needs.

  Politics

  Aug 4, 2021
• Crystal shop closure a stark reminder of pandemic’s impact: Halifax Chamber of Commerce

  On Thursday, NovaScotian Crystal announced its intension to shut its doors for good due to the financial pressures that came with the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Economy

  Jan 15, 2021
• Shuttered HRM businesses frustrated as speculation over reopening lengthens

  'I understand the government can’t guarantee where numbers will be, but I do think they need to have some idea on where the number level has to get.'

  Economy

  Dec 14, 2020
• N.S. woman medically exempt from wearing face masks calls for compassion

  Tammy Kaulback said a result of her anxiety disorder, she’s not able to have anything over her face. She is hoping for a better understanding of medical issues that may not be visible.

  Health

  Aug 20, 2020
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• Tax cuts coming for N.S. businesses

  At the State of the Province Address, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil committed to decreasing taxes for corporations and small businesses.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2020
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• Trio of Nova Scotia groups roll out new campaign highlighting positives of immigration

  The campaign comes in response to a widely derided third-party advertising campaign against "mass immigration."

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2019