NOVA SCOTIA ECONOMY

• EverWind lands more than $240M in financing for N.S. wind and hydrogen projects

  A wind energy company in Nova Scotia has secured $240 million in financing to construct onshore wind farms and an associated green hydrogen project.

  Canada

  Mar 3
  
• Halifax restaurant owners seeing summer uptick, but say they’re not out of the woods yet

  Halifax restaurant owners say they're seeing more customers in Phase 4 of Nova Scotia's reopening plan, but not enough to quell their short-term economic fears.

  Economy

  Aug 4, 2021
  
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• ‘Rewarding’: Businesses that pivoted to make masks, gowns reflect after first wave of COVID-19

  Dozens of Maritime businesses pivoted to make personal protective equipment when COVID-19 reached the region in March.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2020
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• Coronavirus costs shrink Nova Scotia’s surplus in fiscal 2019-20 to $2.3 million

  Officials estimate the cleanup of Boat Harbour, which has yet to begin, will cost $291.9 million.

  Economy

  Aug 20, 2020
• Fight against Nova Scotia’s deficit will need co-operation of labour: premier

  The premier says he believes "everyone can stay working" but it will have to be under a growth plan the province can afford.

  Economy

  Jul 30, 2020
• Nova Scotia’s fiscal update projects $853M deficit as a result of COVID-19

  'We cannot diminish or underestimate the magnitude of what we are facing as a province and as a country.'

  Economy

  Jul 29, 2020
• N.S. small businesses hopeful for regional travel bubble to help with loss of cruise season

  The 2020 season was expected to be a record-setting year for the largest number of vessels on the schedule to visit Halifax.

  Economy

  May 31, 2020
• Coronavirus: Small businesses working to reopen doors to Nova Scotians with safety in mind

  From protective shields made out of plexiglass to floor decals marking a safe physical distance, Nova Scotia businesses prepare to reopen with new safety protocols.

  Economy

  May 29, 2020
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• N.S. premier reiterates support for Canada’s supply management in dairy, poultry sectors

  As far as continued talks with the U.S., McNeil says he hopes a conversation at the table based on facts will "win the day."

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2018
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• Nova Scotia budget to feature lower small business taxes, balanced books

  Nova Scotia's finance minister says the province is set to deliver a balanced budget when it is introduced next month and it will also come with lower taxes for small businesses.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2017