NOVA SCOTIA ECONOMY

• 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
  
• ‘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
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• 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
• 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
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• What do the federal Conservative leadership hopefuls have in store for Nova Scotia?

  The 14 Conservative party leadership candidates fielded several questions about how to create jobs in Nova Scotia and make the region's voice heard in Ottawa.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2017