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Baltimore bridge disaster: East Coast container industry ripples could reach Halifax
It’s too early to predict whether the marine disaster in Baltimore early Tuesday morning will have an impact on container traffic in Halifax, even temporarily, said a port spokesperson. “We’re really not thinking about that today. It’s not the time, ...
Newfoundland renewable energy company receives provincial funds to aid in expansion
A Newfoundland-based renewable energy company is gearing up to expand into new markets with help from provincial funding. Growler Energy Inc. will use $100,000 from the province and an additional $187,500 in personal funds to identify new market ...
SYLVAN CHARLEBOIS: Canadian icon poutine celebrates 60 years of global delight
Poutine, that deliciously indulgent combination of cheese curds, fries, and gravy, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. While many attribute its creation to Jean-Claude Roy in Drummondville, Que. in 1964, the true origins of poutine can be ...
Small businesses taking on new debt to repay CEBA loans
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says a “staggering” 200,000 small businesses needed to take on new debt to refinance their Canadian Emergency Business Account loans to keep access to the forgivable portion. There are over 50,000 small ...
Giant Tiger customer information exposed in third-party security breach
Giant Tiger is warning its customers that a recent security breach of a third-party service provider has resulted in some customer personal information being compromised. The breach of the discount retailer’s outsourced customer interaction and ...
N.L. offshore wind assessment committee makes recommendations, provides preliminary map in interim report
The independent committee for regional assessment for offshore wind development in Newfoundland and Labrador has released an interim report providing early recommendations and a preliminary map of potential areas for development. Established by the ...
'There's a growing community there': Owner of The Indian Express in St. John's preparing to open second location
Jerry Joy, owner of The Indian Express in St. John's, said that in the past six years, the establishment has experienced a lot of growth. "I got my entry into the food industry in 2018, I started with a food truck and I haven't stopped," said ...
HALIFAX RETALES: Trends emerging after first quarter
We are coming to the end of the first quarter of 2024, and there are some trends starting to emerge. Unfortunately, not all of them are positive. For example, the craft beer market. Off Track Brewing on Rocky Lake Road in Bedford is closing its ...
Local Winemaker Wins Prestigious Award
Nova Scotia winemaker receives a national winemaking award, marking a first for the province.
World Women's Curling Championship in Cape Breton deemed a success
Organizers and fans are deeming the World Women’s Curling Championship a success in Cape Breton. The nine-day tournament wrapped up on Sunday with Team Canada defeating Team Switzerland 7-5 in the tournament’s championship game in front of 4,373 fans ...
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