NB lab, Daybreak centre getting back on feet after fire
SACKVILLE, N.B. – As the ashes settle from a devastating fire that destroyed a commercial building on Queens Road last month, the tenants are picking up the pieces and working to restore their operations...
Earliest ever: Hillgrove maple syrup producer looks back over 60 springs
HILLGROVE – Boiling sap is a tradition in Larry Goodwin’s family.
He taps about 75 trees in Hillgrove, up on the ridge above Digby, enough to make a little syrup for his family and good...
CNN In Cape Breton
SYDNEY — The international spotlight continues to shine on Cape Breton with one of America's most renowned news networks the latest to turn its attention here.
CNN correspondent Paula Newton, accompanied by a camera crew,...
Government says six provincial visitor information centres will stay open
Visitors to Nova Scotia will still be able to visit provincial visitor information centres during their travels.
The provincial government confirmed on Thursday, Feb. 25, that Nova Scotia’s six provincial visitor information centres (VICs) will...
NB: Gallant says fracking moratorium will be first priority as premier
Before bringing in the moratorium, Premier Designate Brian Gallant said he will meet with government staff to determine what mechanisms are needed to temporarily block petroleum companies from using the practice.
- Brian Gallant...
Avoiding termination litigation: Three steps you need to take
Organizations can protect themselves and help the terminations process go smoothly by developing a clear termination policy. It should be included with all offer of employment letters.
(Originally published in the August 2014 issue of...
NS: Xona Games prepares for launch on next generation consoles
The award-winning independent game studio in Yarmouth is hoping to gain better visibility in the industry by releasing several of its games on next generation consoles, specifically on Xbox One and PS4.
- Yarmouth’s...
NS: Hydraulic fracturing put on hold for two more years
The provincial government's decision to delay releasing an industry review has prompted critics to suggest the NDP is trying to avoid the issue until after the next election.
— The Nova Scotia government is...
Controversy not behind launch delay, says East Coast Airways
— East Coast Airways is reporting that the scheduled takeoff of its new regional airline service has been delayed over a paperwork issue, not because of the recent controversy surrounding the company’s president.
Planes...
The Truth Behind Popular Casino Myths
There is a general lack of understanding about casinos among people. This has led to a lot of myths about what a casino is, most of which are untrue, ill-conceived, and total nonsense.
In this...