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St. John's council approves second patio for Quidi Vidi Brewery
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Union leader and mayor remain hopeful about Corner Brook Pulp and Paper's future
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Quidi Vidi Brewery looking for second deck
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FISH-NL ends quest to become certified labour union for Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters
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Nova Scotia tourism numbers take dip in 2019
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Cape Breton networking event for adults with disabilities deemed a success
Beware the 'bezzle': Three likely sources of illusory wealth in the markets today
I was reminded recently of the term “bezzle.” Economist John Kenneth Galbraith used it to describe a form of theft that comes with a time lag. In other words, you don’t know you’ve been robbed until much later. In his classic ...
UPDATED: Thousands up early to start their shopping in Cape Breton
Mavis Susin found herself in an advantageous spot as she took part in a growing phenomenon in the Cape Breton shopping community that began before the sun came up early Thursday morning. Susin was first in line for the Red Thursday sale at ...
Harvey's to close in Sydney and reopen in new location
Harvey’s Restaurant in Sydney is closing but not for good. Maureen Hart, the communications person for Recipe Unlimited, which owns the Harvey's brand, said they are closing this Harvey's location at the end of the year. In an email ...
Target Marketing and Communications of St. John's named Canada's small agency of the year
St. John's-based Target Marketing and Communications was named Canada's small agency of the year at the Agency of the Year (AOY) awards presented by Strategy, Canada’s national marketing industry journal of record. Target ...
UPDATED: Cape Breton doggy daycare given approval to operate overnight kennel service
A Sydney-area dog daycare has been given the go-ahead to offer an overnight kennel service. A couple of dozen people, both supporters and opponents of Crate Escape owner Nicole Campbell's Keltic Drive business, attended Tuesday’s Cape ...
Think tank says Atlantic Canada's 'prosperity gap' could be closed in a generation
The prosperity gap between Atlantic Canada and the rest of the country could be closed in a generation, according to a new report that calls for “pro-growth policies” including tax cuts and curbed spending. The report released ...
‘A sense of pride in being able to help others’
After 15 years with the Steelworkers Local 5795 in Labrador CIty, Ron Thomas recently said goodbye. Thomas accepted a position with the Steelworkers as an international rep in St. John's. Thomas became the full-time vice-president in 2006 ...
Failed drilling equipment caused synthetic mud spill, Nova Scotia’s offshore regulator says
Nova Scotia’s offshore regulator has issued BP Canada a non-compliance notice, after an investigation found faulty drilling equipment caused thousands of litres of synthetic mud to spill into the Atlantic Ocean. In a report released Monday, ...
Health and pharmaceutical company with Cape Breton location acquired by American group
The Canada-based Cornerstone Research Group has been acquired by Eversana, a provider of commercial services to the life science industry. Cornerstone, which has its headquarters in Burlington, Ont. and an additional location in Cape Breton, ...
Nova Scotia pilot program to help export businesses attract investment
Helping companies looking to grow through outside investment is the objective of the Pitch Prep program Nova Scotia Business Inc. is launching. The pilot program supports businesses hoping to attract investment for the purpose of growth and ...