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EastLink beefs up HD service
EastLink has advanced its high-definition film lineup with the rollout of a new Canadian service called Hollywood Suite.Cash by phone nears reality
Canada’s biggest wireless companies are poised to reap a financial windfall in the years ahead as consumers begin using their cellphones to make payments at the cash register.
Clearwater Seafoods of Bedford grabbed top honours at the provincial export achievement awards Tuesday in Halifax.
Waterside Centre to be home to new RBC headquarters and retail, private and commercial banking store.
RBC invests $17M into 36,000 sqare feet of office space near Historic Properties- the first new business structure in Halifax in 20 years.
Cox & Palmer and Stewart McKelvey top rankings of Canadian law firms:
15th and 23rd places were awarded, respectively, to both firms for 'working on public debt and equity financing transactions in the first quarter.'
Halifax International Airport Authority Reports on 2011 – A Record Year
At its annual public meeting, Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) reflected on 2011 as a year of significant accomplishments (more)
The Chronicle Herald wins three 2012 Atlantic Journalism Awards
Three Chronicle Herald journalists win top nods at the 2012 Atlantic Journalism Awards in Fredericton (more)
Irving Shipbuilding Ranked # 1 Defence Company in Canada for 2012
Canadian Defence Review has released its annual survey and ranking of defence companies in Canada (more)
Corporate Research Associaties creates tool for social media market research
CRA is making it easier to understand social media usage and trends (more)
Admiral Insurance is a great place to work
Admiral Insurance has earned a fourth place finish as one of Canada's best places to work (more)
McInnes Cooper lands nomination for website
McInnes Cooper has received a Webby nomination for 'best law website' (more)
SMU Building to get May 1 start
Construction is slated to begin on a new $15M building at Saint Mary's University (more)
NSAC to merge with Dalhousie
The Nova Scotia Agricultural College will soon become Dalhousie’s School of Agriculture in a recently announced merger (more)
Eastlink bragging up high-speed service
Eastlink is touting faster speeds for a new internet service targeted at ‘power users’ (more)
Sandler Training expands ownership
Sandler Training is growing with the addition of a new partner (more)
Delta Barrington to get new restaurant, lounge
A new restaurant at the Delta Barrington will add contemporary flair to the downtown dining scene (more)
Clearwater Earnings Jump
Clearwater Seafoods is feeling positive after announcing that 2011 sales are up 5.5%
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Nova Scotia Crystal produces Titanic tribute
Intricate Titanic glass-ware has inspired Nova Scotia Crystal to create a product pattern to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ship's sinking (more)
Innovacorp graduates another business from incubation program
Local aerospace company MilAero is ready to expand on its own after growing too large for Innovacorp's business incubation program (more)
Waterfront Development Corp. helping to turn Dartmouth Cove into 'vibrant mecca'
HRM and Waterfront Development Corporation are hosting a four-day public planning session to help set a vision for Dartmouth Cove (more)
Tall Ships closes in on fundraising goal
The 2012 Tall Ships festival is nearing its fundraising goal, but is still looking for volunteers to assist with this year's event (more)
Ocean Nutrition buys Peru plant
Ocean Nutrition has made a big move in its quest to become to world's top Omega-3 supplier (more)
Helly Hansen wins DND contract
Helly Hansen was recently awarded a $500,000 contract to provide Canadian Forces with marine life preservers (more)
Emera's quarterly profit doubles
2011 was a good year for Emera, with profits in Q4 almost doubling its earnings from a year prior (more)
MSVU receives $2.25-million donation for new teaching, learning and research centre
Mount Saint Vincent University will name the new building after donor Margaret McCain (more)
Fibre Optics bounce Bell Aliant into profitability
Bell Aliant says its return to profitability in Q4 is in large part thanks to the company's new Fibre Optics service (more)
Heritage Gas plans new Halifax lines
Heritage Gas has announced six kilometres of new natural gas lines on the Halifax penninsula (more)
RIM hiring 30 at Bedford office
Research in Motion has announced plans to hire an additional 30 staff at its Halifax office (more)
Saint Mary's names new business school Dean
Dr. Patricia Bradshaw has been named Dean of the Sobey School of Business(more)
Medavie Health Foundation launches grant program
The Medavie Halth Foundation, associated with Medavie Blue Cross, has launched a new program to provide grants to a number of partner groups (more)
Halifax Chamber of Commerce announces Halifax Business Award winners
Investors Clearwater Seafoods, The Shaw Group, and Steve Durell, President of Irving Shipyards were among this year's recipients (more)
Emera ups investment in wind energy
Emera has announced an $83 million investment in wind power projects (more)
MediaBadger says local businesses are getting in wrong with social media
While more companies are using social media, few are using it to actively engage the public, according to a new study conducted by MediaBadger (more)
BellAliant brings social TV to FibreOP customers in NS
FibreOP users will soon be able to access Facebook on their televisions thanks to a new app (more)
Irving Shipbuilding online supplier registry goes live
Companies interested in supplying goods or services for the $25B Irving ships contract are invited to add their name to a newly created online registry that will be used by Irving to identify potential suppliers for future work. (more)
Heritage Gas inks deal with Oxford Frozen Foods
Heritage gas, a local natural-gas company, has landed a large contract (more)
Coroporate Research Associates advises businesses to be diligent about marketing, research
When it comes to understanding your market, asking the right question is just as important as asking one at all, says Corporate Research Associates (more)
Admiral Insurance shows growth in line with Halifax's bright employment picture
Admiral insurance is expected to add over 100 employees in 2012, this after doubling expectations for growth in 2011 (more)
Construction on track for SMU Homburg Centre
The first stage of the Homburg Centre for Health and Wellness at Saint Mary's University is scheduled to open in April (more)
Oil and gas work fuelling growth for Helly Hansen
Dartmouth firm’s sales booming for everything from long-johns to raingear. (more)
NSBI CEO makes top 500 for financial centre influence
Stephen Lund, president and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc., has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential people in financial centres around the world by Financial Centres International. (more)
NovaScotian Crystal ups capacity with Dartmouth location
The company has leased part of a Canal Street warehouse from the Waterfront Development Corp. The move has allowed the outfit to add a badly needed second furnace. (more)
Killam Properties acquires 81-unit luxury building
Killam Properties Inc. announced the acquisition Friday of a new, 81-unit luxury apartment building in Metropolitan Halifax for $15.8 million. (more)
Nova Scotia Power's digs brightened up
First LEED-certified platinum building east of Montreal. (more)
Killam Properties acquires $15.8M luxury apartment building
Halifax-based Killam Properties Inc. has acquired The Linden — a new 81-unit luxury apartment building located at 100 Royale Boulevard, HRM. (more)
NSCC providing custom training to businesses
As the quest for skilled workers becomes more daunting and competition for labour fiercer, NS companies are stepping up on-the-job training for employees. (more)
EastLink getting ready to roll out new wireless services
The new network will provide traditional cellular phone service, as well as advanced voice and data applications. (more)
Dal to build new student residence
Work on a new $36-million residence for Dalhousie University students is expected to begin in the next few weeks. (more)
Irving yard to repair oil rig
Fix of semi-submersible to employ up to 150. (more)
Nova Scotia government to cover art school's defecit
The province is providing the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design a one-time grant of $2.4 million. (more)
A view from the Mount
Canada's International Education Strategy: Blog post by Dr. Ramona Lumpkin. (more)
Icelandair Cargo returns to Halifax
Icelandair Cargo is returning to Halifax Stanfield International Airport with scheduled air cargo service. (more)
Mooseheads optimistic about landing Drouin
The Halifax Mooseheads picked Drouin second overall in this summer's QMJHL draft. (more)
Dartmouth company lands $2.7 million in purchase orders
Atlantis Systems Eduplus of Dartmouth, has obtained orders from a major customer. (more)
Killam raises $5.2m to fund expansion
Killam Properties Inc. has raised an extra $5.2 million on equity markets to help boost its expansion plans. (more)
Clearwater seeing European uptick
Clearwater Seafoods Inc.'s European business is up almost 10%. (more)
Dal student ranked 15th in global competition
Dalhousie management student Megan McCarthy has developed a mobile app. (more)
Cresco hopes to begin Bedford development early in new year
Cresco has applied to enter into a development agreement for an $18 million commercial and residential subdivision in Bedford west. (more)
Mexican telecom sets up in Dartmouth with N.S. investment
Company plans to enhance its software and advance marketing efforts after securing a $1-million investment from Innovacorp.(more)
Dal lab identifies key mechanism; Could lead to blocking tumour growth.
The discovery was published in the November 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. (more)
Pier 21 taking immigration exhibit across Canada
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 plans to hit the road. (more)
Saint Mary's students on a mission to Mars
SMU engineering students were on a mission to colonize Mars for marks on Thursday. (more)
Universities' added value
Report says for each job created in a university, almost one more is created in another part of the economy. (more)
Herald up for EPPY award
The Chronicle Herald is a finalist for an EPPY award for its multimedia series "Nova Scotia Burning". (more)
Universities' drawing power puts millions in province's coffers
Attracting even more foreign students is key to increasing "export value", report says. (more)
NSCAD looks to SMU to help bring some of its projects to market
The iconic school of art and design in Halifax is teaming up with SMU to find ways to commercialize its ideas and technology. (more)
N.S. companies receive safety awards
Several companies were recognized Thursday for their emphasis on implementing a safe work environment and culture. (more)
Shipyard hiring outlined
Irving's new VP of Programs, Scott Jamieson outlines process Irving will use in hiring suppliers for shipbuilding contract. (more)
Irving wants to hear from you
If you have a job, skill or service to offer, Irving Shipbuilding wants to hear from you. (more)
Teens' texting-friendly gloves win big at Junior Achievement competition
Texting is here to stay and four aspiring entrepreneurs from J.L. Ilsley High School in Halifax hope text-friendly gloves will be their big break into the business world. (more)
Study: Newcomers, native-born Canadians agree on importance of integration
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation in Montreal collaborated with Dalhousie University on the work. (more)
Killam raises $35 million, will spend $25m before year end
Killam Properties Inc. has raised $35 million on the equity markets to help fund its next round of growth. (more)
Bell Mobility to bring superphones to Halifax
Network to expand to include Bedford and other suburban areas. (more)
Chickenburger lands at Halifax airport
Queen Street location also underway. (more)
Province turns to internet for feedback
Attempting to harness the power of Internet surveys to collect feedback on its performance and proposed initiatives. (more)
Virtual business might yield real cash
Company has moved on to second round of Innovacorp's I-3 Technology Start-Up Competition. (more)
McCain family donates $8m for new Dal science facility
Money earmarked for common space in life sciences building. (more)
Ships will put wind in our sails
Expert predicts economy will see boost by 2013.(more)
Ocean industries ride the wave
Big name corporate players like High Liner, Cooke Aquaculture Inc. and Clearwater Seafoods Inc. are emerging as important players in the fast-consolidating global seafood industry. (more)
N.S. Power turns over new Leaf with electric car project
The utility launched a two-year pilot project called ShareReady during an event Thursday at O’Regan’s Nissan Halifax. (more)
Shipyard reels in small fish
When you’re on a roll, well, you’re on a roll. (more)
Job seekers pepper Irving with resumes
Irving has received over 2,000 job applications since shipbuilding announcement. (more)
Ocean Nutrition thinks local - on a global scale
ONC decided to drive business beyond North America; think and act locally, by building a network of overseas offices staffed not by Canadians, but local managers.(more)
$4.4M in funds for 'green' arena
A green funding announcement will help the HRM pay for the bulk of the BMO centre in Bedford. (more)
Grant Thornton taking over N.B. restructuring firm
Grant Thornton LLP is taking over New Brunswick-based insolvency and restructuring firm A. C. Poirier & Associates Inc., effective Dec. 1. (more)
Port of Halifax going green
The Port of Halifax will be subjecting itself to strict environmental reviews after joining the Green Marine initiative. (more)
Bell Aliant aims for a million fibre optic customers
Expects to eventually connect close to one million homes and businesses to fibre optic network. (more)
N.S. seafood companies cast net to China
Companies are looking east to net more business. (more)
Ships Start Here partnership to continue
Will focus on how local businesses can take advantage of the shipbuilding contract. (more)
Helly Hansen awarded $84,000 for research on safer chopper suits
Helly Hansen Canada Ltd. has been awarded $84,000 over the next three years to study in-water thermal performance of clothing systems worn underneath helicopter transport suits. (more)
Province spends $2.63M to support research projects
Some of the research work, which is being conducted by local universities and community colleges, focuses on clean technology and innovative medical devices. (more)
C.B. firm gets funding to market medical software system
Innovacorp contributed $250,000 in financing to the company to help develop the business and expand operations. (more)
NSLC hooks up with Air Miles
On a mission to enhance the customer shopping experience, liquor purchases at any of the Crown corporation’s 103 locations will be eligible to collect reward points. (more)
Innovacorp makes major investment
Cape Breton company has secured $250,000 in financing from Innovacorp to help develop its business and expand operations. (more)
New airport hotel set to land in Halifax
A Quebec company is pouring $27 million into a new boutique hotel connected to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. (more)
Could fish skin hold key to breast cancer 'smart bomb'?
Dalhousie's Dr. David Hoskin and his research team have been studying the anti-cancer effects of certain proteins for years. (more)
Irving bid handily beat Seaspan
The Halifax Shipyard won the $25-billion contract to build the next generation of Canada’s combat ships after a team of bureaucrats graded Irving Shipbuilding’s bid at 82.8 out of 100. (more)
Tall ships 2012 expected to have 'enormous' economic impact
Tall ships are slated to fill the sails of the local economy next summer. (more)
Warship contract burnishes Irving legacy
The award of a $25-billion combat-ship contract to his family’s Halifax Shipyard is a personal triumph for Mr. Irving. (more)
Business leader gives $15M to Dal
Businessman Kenneth Rowe has donated $15 million to Dalhousie University’s School of Business Administration. (more)
Our ships have come in
Halifax has won the largest work contract in Canadian history.(more)
Art at night sparkles
Fourth annual Nocturne featured art events scattered throughout city. (more)
FAQ: Halifax shipbuilding bid
The Irving-owned Halifax Shipyard is hoping to land a major shipbuilding contract that would refloat the Nova Scotia economy. Read answers to FAQs: (more)
NSCC students hope for Irving shipbuilding contract
NSCC students are keenly awaiting the announcement for the $35-billion national shipbuilding procurement strategy contract. (more)
MSVU: Mount Professor named only Atlantic Chair for Women in Science and Engineering.
MSVU biology professor, Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal has been named the only Atlantic Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Chair for Women in Science and Engineering. (more)
Businesses hope to draw cash from after-dark art
Halifax's Nocturne expected to draw 20,000 people. (more)
Game on for views of stadium
Citizens will have a chance to voice their opinions on the proposed stadium. (more)
Full steam ahead for Shelburne Ship Repair
The yard is bustling with $2.4-million in refit work being done. (more)
Turmel and Dexter talk ships in Halifax
Shipbuilding and a stranded ship dominated the conversation. (more)
Turmel: Ship cash for all
NDP boss says $35b will provide "enough work for everybody". (more)
Anticipation mounts in Halifax about $35-billion navy contract
You can almost feel the tension as Halifax anticipates shipbuilding decision. (more)
A positive sign for Nova Scotia
Billions in federal grants for Quebec could mean shipbuilding bid will go to Halifax. (more)
More than daily bread
At Stone Hearth Bakery, people restart their lives, build life skills. (more)
Work begins on airport runway
Work has begun to extend the main runway at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. (more)
Halifax to host sessions on proposed stadium
A committee of Halifax regional council is hosting public meetings about the municipality's proposed multi-use stadium. (more)
Ships cruise to Halifax Harbour record
About 10,000 visitors in five vessels make for busiest day this year. (more)
NS: Halifax Gateway wins national award for marketing efforts
The Halifax Gateway was recognized nationally this week for its marketing and brand development efforts over the past year. (more)
Dalhousie to study 'orphan' diseases
Researches at a Halifax university are targeting rare "orphan diseases" in a leading-edge study. (more)
Opportunity knocks for Atlantic Canada in Asia
A meeting hosted jointly by Saint Mary’s University and the Asia Pacific Foundation Canada will discuss ways to engage young people more deeply in links with Asia.
(more)Neptune Theatre drawing a crowd
Neptune Theatre had a solid year in 2010-11 and is well placed in the run up to next year’s 50th season (more)
Shelburne shipyard gets $2.4m in work
Yard to refit vessels for navy, coast guard. (more)
Value of development permits up
Local developer credits boost to low interest rates. (more)
Boning up on new treatment
Dal researchers hope medical cement will improve skeletal healing. (more)
RIM announces client app and distribution deal
Research In Motion says its BlackBerry Client app offers an integrated mobile experience for users together with the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. (more)
Contest keen to attract green startups
The province is looking to turn Nova Scotia into a global hub for the brightest minds in the burgeoning green history.(more)
Metro the fastest growing paper in Halifax
More Haligonians are turning to Metro Halifax for their daily news. (more)
$2.8m approved for skating oval
Regional council this week approved a contract for close to $2.8 million for the next phase of the construction on the outdoor rink at the Halifax Commons. (more)
Admiral moving into Bay site at mall
Fast-growing insurance company has room to expand. (more)
Breath device born at Dal
Asthma tester a 'game changer'. (more)
Prentice pushes Muskrat Falls power
Jim Prentice, who appointed the review panel that says the proposed $6.2-billion project should be studied further. (more)
Atlantis wins $6m mystery contract
Dartmouth company that does simulation and training for the military has won a $6-million contract with a mystery customer. (more)
Clearwater refuses hostile bid
Takeover proposal from N.B.'s Cooke Aquaculture not enough, trustees say. (more)
Local films big hits at Atlantic Film Fest
The Atlantic Film Festival, which wrapped up on Sunday, is basking in the glow of near record attendance, says executive director Gregor Ash. (more)
Nova Scotia launches cleantech competition
As part of its plan to attract cleantech companies to Nova Scotia, the N.S. government has launched an international cleantech competition. (more)
NSCAD president hopes study will let school keep independence
Former provincial deputy minister will examine future direction of the school. (more)
King of Classifieds gives Dalhousie $3m in honour of dad
John McCall MacBain donated $3 million dollars to the university on Friday. (more)
Council to consider new oval tender
The bids are in and HRM staff is recommending council award another construction contract for the outdoor skating oval. (more)
One last flick to put finish on fab film fest
After a week of local films, roller derbys and sold-out shows, Atlantic Film Festival executive director Gregor Ash can barely catch his breath. (more)
Nearshore Outsourcing Options Available for Insurers
Halifax second among emerging IT locations in North America. (more)
Halifax and St. John's are leading members of Canadian Atlantic Airports Association; Air Canada has 60% of seats
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a leading member of CAAA. (more)
Nova Scotia seeks world's best clean technology start-ups
Province, through Innovacorp, hopes to bring them to NS. (more)
Dalhousie researcher focused on building better low-cost batteries
Dal research chair finds chemistry in collaboration. (more)
Life sciences group gets $450,000 from Ottawa.
BioNova, Nova Scotia's life sciences association, is getting a $450,000 shot in the arm from the federal government. (more)
NSCC union workers reach two-year deal
Unionized employees at the Nova Scotia Community College have agreed to a new contract. (more)
'Decidedly Atlantic' film fest in demand
Sold out and standing ovations are making for what could be the best Atlantic Film Festival to date, the festival director says. (more)
N.S. teams with private sector to lure more tourists
New government agency is being set up to get tourism operators more involved in developing the province's marketing and strategic plans for the industry. (more)
N.S. invests in shipbuilder training
Province, industry pitch in $400,000 to train more metal fabricators at NSCC.(more)
Shipbuilding gets boost
Premier says a newly redesigned metal-fabrication program at Nova Scotia Community College will help bolster a workforce to meet industry demands. (more)
NSP offers reduced rate hike
Agreement reduces NSP's revenue requirements for 2012 to $66.5m from $94.4m. (more)
Defence firm moves HQ to Dartmouth
Atlantic Systems Corp. will announce at AGM in Halifax that it is shifting its headquarters to Dartmouth offices of its subsidiary, Atlantis Systems Eduplus. (more)
Film Fest punching above its weight: Ash
According to Atlantic Film Fest executive director, Gregor Ash, the festival brings in some serious action. (more)
Silicon Valley courtship pays off
Halifax web start-up Golnstant gets $1.7 million. (more)
Talks ongoing between NSP, Xstrata mine over coal purchase
Nova Scotia Power Inc. is interested in replacing expensive imported fuel with Cape Breton coal - but not at any price. (more)
Academy building gets facelift
Film students taking classes in the Academy building are noticing a big difference this school year as building received a $4-million facelift. (more)
Scotiabank buys into Chinese bank
Scotiabank is buying nearly 20 per cent of a Chinese bank in a deal worth about $719 million, expanding the Canadian bank's presence in a key market in one of the world's fastest-growing economies. (more)
Dal launches Molly Appeal
Dal launches the Molly Appeal for medical research into heart disease, with all funds going directly to vital research, says director. (more)
HRM staff asked to look at sharing energy
A city hall committee would like staff to explore the harnessing of excess energy put out at properties owned by Halifax Regional Municipality. (more)
Dalhousie signs research agreement with Boeing
Funding supports projects in engineering and computer science. (more)
SMU plans to save cash by expanding
While universities across the province struggle with reduced provincial funding, Saint Mary’s is taking a novel approach to saving money: by expanding. (more)
Italy had Galileo, SMU has Gallo
A Saint Mary’s University astrophysics professor could be one of the first astronomers in history to study and uncover new information about black holes and other cosmic events. (more)
Savage joins m5
The former Liberal politician has joined m5, a marketing and communications company with offices in Halifax, Moncton and St. John’s.(more)
Bell Aliant profits up
Atlantic Canadian phone company Bell Aliant Inc. earned higher profits in the latest quarter but saw its revenues fall slightly. (more)
Irving Shipbuilding confirms the successful delivery of its proposals to Ottawa for the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
Irving Shipbuilding confirms the successful delivery of its proposals to Ottawa for the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. (more)
Clearwater paves way for conversion
Clearwater Seafoods investors shouldn’t see much of a difference when the income fund converts to a corporation later this year, says a local analyst. (more)
Dalis Fund aims to take student investment in new direction
It may start out as a hedge fund on paper only, but a group of ambitious Dalhousie University students have set a goal of making their investment fund the most comprehensive of its kind in Canada. (more)
IMP Lands aircraft retrofit contract
IMP Group Ltd.’s aerospace division announced Thursday that it will be delivering the first P-3 Orion aircraft with replaced wings to the Royal Norwegian Air Force.(more)
Clear view from the Mount
When I joined Mount Saint Vincent University as its 12th president and vice-chancellor last October, I knew I was becoming part of an organization that has contributed richly to the fabric of this province. (more)
Premier goes all-in on shipbuilding contracts
Political stakes are high as Ottawa prepares to pore over bids later this month for $35 billion worth of navy shipbuilding contracts that would lift the economic sails of the winning province. (Source: The Chronicle Herald, July 11, 2011). (more)
Bluenose firms eye Chinook contracts
Boeing issued requests for information this week looking for companies that want to do maintenance training and support work on the choppers, slated for delivery in 2013.
"That’s definitely something that we are pursuing," said Carl Daniels, vice-president and general manager of Dartmouth’s Atlantis Systems Eduplus. (more)
Ocean power 'the next big thing'
Generating electricity in the Bay of Fundy will be just the beginning of a bigger story for Nova Scotia, a top executive with one of the world’s biggest energy and transportation companies said Thursday in Halifax. (more)
Halifax ad agency gets gig with National Arts Centre Orchestra
Halifax advertising agency Colour has been named the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s communications partner for its fall 2011 Atlantic Canada Tour. (more)
NSCC, Innovacorp join forces to find new firms for business incubation spaces
Nova Scotia Community College and Innovacorp, the province’s technology commercialization agency, are teaming up to chart prospective geomatics, IT and clean technology businesses in the Annapolis Valley. (more)
PR campaign plugs shipyard's bid for contract
A small lawn sign driven into a grassy patch on the side of a busy Halifax road says Ships Start Here. (more)
Web company moves into new North-end building
ISL, a web marketing and development firm has relocated its head office to a newly constructed building on the corner of West and Agricola Street, just north of the Halifax Commons. (more)
Dal lauded for energy efficiency initiatives
Dal was one of 10 organizations celebrated for its excellence in promoting Energy Star products and initiatives at the 2011 Energy Star Market Transformation Awards held earlier this month in Ottawa. (more)
MSVU: Women in Business Awards
Deep in the heart of Cape Breton at Baddeck’s Inverary Inn, over 140 people recently met to honour and celebrate the Island's women in business. (more)
Symphony Nova Scotia receives big boost
Symphony Nova Scotia and the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation recently received two big boosts to the Listen to the Future Endowment Campaign. The campaign has received a third matching grant from Canadian Heritage in the amount of $440,990, representing a match of 71 cents for every dollar received by the Foundation between December 1, 2009 and November 30, 2010.
AML Communications among 2011 list of fastest growing companies
Progress Media Group recently released its 2011 list of fastest growing companies in Atlantic Canada.
Disney Cruise Line visits Port of Halifax
Disney Cruise Line recently announced that for the first time it would call at the Port of Halifax in 2012, visiting the city nine times during the cruise season.
Stewart McKelvey continues to grow
Stewart McKelvey continues to grow its regional practice with the addition of 12 article clerks. Ryan Baker, Leah Grimmer, Sean Kelly, Andrew Shakespeare and Tipper McEwan joined the Halifax team, with the rest joining offices in Charlottetown, Saint John, Moncton and St. John's.
KPMG LLP, RIM, TD Bank Financial Group recipients of Canada's Greenest Employers competition
The editors of the Canada's Top 100 Employers project have announced the 2011 recipients of the Canada's Greenest Employers competition. KPMG, Research in Motion and TD Bank Financial Group were among competition winners.
Haynes Law joins McInnes Cooper
Haynes law, an insurance litigation law firm based in Halifax with a history spanning more than two decades, joined McInnes Cooper effective May 1, 2011.
Clearwater Seafoods appointed new Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer
Leading the global sales and marketing organization, Mr. Greg Morency will take responsibility and be the driving force behind the execution of two of Clearwater's core strategies. Mr Morency assumed the office on April 26, 2011 and reports directly to the CEO, Ian Smith.
The Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDCL) recipient of Heart & Stroke Walkabout Walkability Award
"The waterfronts are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and there is never a fee to walk on the waters edge." says Colin MacLean, WDCL President and CEO.
Blue Ocean Contact Centers is 2011 finalist
Blue Ocean Contact Centers is a 2011 finalist for ContactCentreWorld.com's Best Contact Center Outsourcer. The only Canadian center nominated, Blue Ocean was chosen as a nominee based on excellence in company strategy, technology, recruitment and training programs, employee satisfaction and performance.
Women gearing up to get shipyard jobs
Cassie Myra highly recommends a career as an electrician — especially for women like herself. (more)
Wanted: You opinion on Cable Wharf
The groups — Breakhouse/TEAL, Ekistics and WHW Architects — showed concepts for the lands at the Cable Wharf Plaza, 5080 George St., and Chebucto Landing. The properties stretch from the Halifax ferry terminal to a parking lot on the far side of the Nova Scotian Crystal building. (more)
Development ideas take shape
The Waterfront Development Corp. wants to hear from you.The provincial Crown agency has commissioned three visions for redevelopment of Halifax waterfront land at the foot of George Street and at the Cable Wharf and Chebucto Landing, and it wants public input on the proposals. (more)
Shipbuilding contest in rough political waters
Some of the hottest political action in Ottawa this summer will happen over massive contracts to outfit the Canadian navy and Coast Guard for years to come. (more)
Two new cranes for port
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, the owner of Halterm Container Terminal Ltd is investing in two additional super post-panamax cranes at the port. (more)
College of Sustainability: Tackling today's challenges by educating today's students for change
Educational institutions, especially universities, do not have a reputation for rapid change, which makes Dalhousie University's College of Sustainability remarkable. (more)
NSAC, Dal talk merger
Talks about a possible merger between the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and Dalhousie University have begun. (more)
Congratulations The following investors' CEOs have been recognized in Atlantic Business Magazine's Top 50 CEOs magazine:
As well, congratulations to Stephen Lund and Pierre-Yves Julien for their induction into the Atlantic Business Magazine Hall of Fame as five-time recipients of a Top 50 CEO award.
Killam Properties hikes dividend; first-quarter profit more than doubles
After a very successful first quarter, Killiam Properties Inc. increases their dividends. (more)
2010 - Celebration and Growth at Halifax Stanfield International Airport
The Halifax Stanfield International Airport announced impressive numbers yesterday at their annual general meeting. 2011 was one of the busiest years in the airport's history. (more)
Canada's 2011 TOP 50 Defense Companies
Two of our investors, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. and IMP, have been selected by the Canadian Defense Review to be among the top 50 defense companies in Canada.
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NS: New president appointed by NSCC Board of Governors
Nova Scotia Community College has selected Don Bureaux to be its fourth president after a year long search. (more)
Investors Recognized in 2011
Congratulations to our investors who have been ranked top employers and best in business in 2011.
(more)Canada's Top 100 Employers
Several of our investors made MediaCorp's list of best places to work in Canada. Employers were selected by a number of criteria under categories such as work place diversity, family-friendliness, and going green. (more)
Bell Aliant Runs On Fibre Optic Highway
Bell Aliant Inc. implemented a powerful system-wide upgrade on Wednesday. People already connected to the Bell Aliant fibre optic network will notice an immediate upgrade of their Internet service with noticeably faster download and upload speeds. A more gradual roll out of high-definition television will follow. (Chronicle Herald story) (media release)
Clearwater nets $1-million profit
Clearwater reports that they will proceed with an estimated $14-million upgrade of its fleet and plants after a 10 per cent hike in sales. (Chronicle Herald story) (media release)
Dalhousie aims for 21st century upgrade
Dalhousie University has already raised $170-million in their quest to equip their university for the 21st century. (Metro News story)
Brain centre brings experts under one roof
The Brain Repair Centre is opening this summer in the Life Sciences Research Institute, which is a partnership between the Capital District Health Authority, the IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie University. (Chronicle Herald story)
Emera chips in $500,000 for skating oval
On Saturday morning, CEO of
Nova Scotia Power announced that Emera Inc. will pledge $500,000 toward maintaining a skating oval on the Halifax Commons. (
Chronicle Herald story)Dal selling med school spaces to Saudi Arabia
In order to make up for underfunding, the Dalhousie University medical school is selling spaces to Saudi Arabia as a way to generate money. (Macleans.ca)
Long-term urban planning focus of Dal conference
Every year, students in the Master of Planning program at Dalhousie plan and organize Imagine, a three-day conference on the theory and practice of urban planning and building communities. (Daily Business Buzz)
Province gives Maritime Paper major loan, payroll rebate
Maritime Paper is modernizing with the help of a $2.1 million term loan from Nova Scotia Business Inc. as well as a payroll rebate of more than $200,000 to ensure the company maintains its 118 full-time production employees. (Daily Business Buzz)
Container service returning to Portland
American Feeder Lines plans to launch a weekly service between Boston and Halifax. A previous weekly service with the
Port of Halifax ended in 2007.
(Maine Biz) Killam plans $150 million in acquisitions
Killam Properties Inc. will expand its real estate portfolio this year with up to $150 million in acquisitions in the Atlantic provinces and Ontario. (Chronicle Herald) (media release)
Working for safer crossings
Halifax Harbour Bridges will spend between $150,000 and $200,000 on design work this year to help improve road safety, roadside barriers, sign postings and other crucial components of metro’s two commuter crossings.
(Chronicle Herald)Bell Aliant will seek $250m from share offering
Bell Aliant Inc. is looking to raise $250 million to improve its pension plan and build out its fibre optic network. Much of the fibre optic work will occur in Halifax area later this year. (Chronicle Herald) (media release)
Feds, provinces invest heavily in airports and seaport in N.S. and N.B.
The Halifax Stanfield International Airport announced a $14-million investment to improve the main runway and increase commercial and cargo traffic at the airport. Premier Darrell Dexter said, "This new funding will help grow Nova Scotia's economy and create good jobs by increasing passenger and air cargo traffic in the region".
Clearwater now certified by British Retail Consortium
Two of Clearwater’s processing facilities are now certified under the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the global leader in third-party food safety standards. (Daily Business Buzz)
Top 45: Canada's best diversity employers in 2011
Bell Aliant Regional Communications has been recognized among Canada's best when it comes to hiring diverse employees. According to MediaCorp Canada Inc., who compiled the list, Bell Aliant "operates a diversity team that represents employees who are women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, disabled, new Canadians, LGBT and francophone". (Globe and Mail)
Dal joins natural gas club thanks to $1.4m incentive
Dalhousie University has converted to natural gas after a $1.4-million contribution from the provincial Gas Market Development Fund. Ken Burt, the university’s vice-president of finance and administration, says the conversion will eventually also cut costs and help students. (
Chronicle Herald) (media release)Ocean Nutrition's cooking now
Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. has entered into a long-term strategic agreement with one of the world’s largest omega-3 providers to produce healthy cooking oil for the Chinese market. (
Chronicle Herald)
(media release)Dal department wins honour
Dalhousie University announced yesterday its Faculty of Management had won European CEO magazine’s Global Business Education award for the most innovative business school in Canada. (Metro News)
CSI: Halifax coming soon
Some of the latest in genetic research equipment for use in the growing criminal justice and wildlife protection fields was literally being unboxed at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax on Tuesday as Nova Scotia’s first profiling and analysis laboratory started to come together. (Chronicle Herald) (media release)
Dal researchers share award
Two Dalhousie University researchers will share a $50,000 national award for their work on spinal cord injuries. James Fawcett and Robert Brownstone have each won the 2010 Barbara Turnbull Award for Spinal Cord Research, which usually goes to one researcher. (Chronicle Herald) (news.medicine.dal.ca)
2010 Cruise Season Wraps up at the Port of Halifax
The Port of Halifax finished a successful cruise season on Saturday with the visit of Queen Mary 2. This season the Port of Halifax welcomed over 260,000 passengers, aboard 127 vessels. (Port of Halifax)
A Quarter Million Passengers- 2010 milestone at the Port of Halifax
The Port of Halifax reached a cruise milestone today with over a quarter million passengers visiting the port this season. (Port of Halifax)
A new building, plenty of prospects
The checkered past of the site of his information technology company’s new headquarters doesn’t faze the president of ISL Web Marketing and Development of Halifax. (Chronicle Herald)
Congratulations
The following investors have been recognized in Progress Magazine's Top 101 Companies of Atlantic Canada ranked by revenue: