Work kicks off on sports facility
Saturday, August 21st, marked the first day of construction on the $10-million sports facility at the Mainland Common in Clayton Park. The new centre will be used for soccer, rugby, football, and Ultimate Frisbee games, as well as accommodate between 500 and 1,000 spectators. (Source: The Chronicle Herald, August 22nd, 2010). Read More
Airport unveils 10-year capital plan, raises fees
As part of its planning for the next phase of improvements to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the Halifax International Airport Authority is developing its next 10-year Capital Plan (2011-2020) to improve passenger safety, help reduce flight delays, develop new revenue streams and continue to upgrade its facilities to expand current services and enhance the passenger/visitor experience. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, August 5, 2010) Read More
Seaforth Energy acquires Entegrity Wind assets
Seaforth Energy Inc. has announced the acquisition of the assets and intellectual property of Entegrity Wind Systems Inc. The acquisition brings together the AOC 15/50 and EW 50 turbines, which collectively represent the world’s largest and longest-standing active fleet in their size class. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, August 5, 2010) Read More
Chamber calls Council decision a symbolic step backward
The Halifax Chamber says it’s disappointed to see that Halifax Regional Council rejected a move to a smaller council at a deadlocked vote of 12-12. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, August 4, 2010) Read More
Province seeks partners to boost employmentThe Department of Labour and Workforce Development is looking for partners to support the Works for You program. (Source: The Daily Business Buzz, August 3, 2010)
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Savoie report reveals ways to grow economyAccording to the Canadian Press, a report recently released by the province, written by well-known economist and political scientist Donald Savoie, is advising Nova Scotia to invest more in research and cut corporate taxes in order to grow its economy. (Source: The Canadian Press, July 30, 2010)
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