Insurance firm Royal and Sun Alliance (RSA) will receive up to $2,699,274 from the province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), to create up to 160 new jobs. (more)
The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), is supporting Nautel Limited’s growth as the company creates up to 20 new positions and retains its current workforce of 155 employees. (more)
McInnes Cooper wins international marketing award
McInnes Cooper has been named the winner of the Best Firm Identity Campaign 2009 at the Legal Marketing Association’s Your Honor Awards for its “Signal Flag” marketing campaign. (Source: Atlantic Business Magazine, March 2010) (more)
PATTISON Outdoor Named OBIE Finalist
Pattison Outdoor has been named a finalist for one of the biggest prizes in advertising, an OBIE Award, by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA). The OBIE Awards recognize creative excellence in outdoor advertising and are the oldest awards program in the industry. Awards Will Be Presented May 4, 2010. (Source: Pattison Outdoor Advertising, March 31, 2010) (more)
RSA Canada Chooses Dartmouth for Growth
Leading home, car and business insurer Royal and Sun Alliance Canada (RSA) is expanding its operation in Nova Scotia. The company and the province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc., have signed a six-year payroll rebate of up to $2,699,274 to support RSA's growth. The investment will give the company flexibility to create up to 160 new jobs over the term of the agreement, adding positions as necessary to meet business needs. The company has experienced proven success with attracting and retaining a loyal and talented work force, the primary reason for growing its location in Nova Scotia. (Source: NSBI, March 31, 2010) (more)
Making Digital Radio Work: Key to Success for Nova Scotia Innovator, Nautel
The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), is supporting Nautel Limited’s growth with a five-year payroll rebate capped at a maximum of $860,500 as the company creates up to 20 new positions and retains its current workforce of 155 employees. Nautel Limited, a global leader in radio frequency technology, will be investing $1.7 million in its expansion plans beginning this year. (Source: NSBI, March 30, 2010) (more)
Moose, TCL Ltd. sign new lease
Trade Centre Limited (TCL) and the Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Club are pleased to announce they have signed a five-year lease agreement. The contract ensures the QMJHL team will continue to host its home games at the Halifax Metro Centre until 2015. (Source: Halifax Mooseheads, March 30, 2010) (more)
Atlantic Canada Grows Business Cost Advantage Over US – KPMG
Atlantic Canada is emerging from the Great Recession of 2009 in an improved competitive position for businesses, and even the lingering effects of the recession in the US have not prevented Atlantic Canada from growing its business cost advantage over New England during the last 2 years, according to KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives 2010 study, which compares business costs in 10 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. (Source: KPMG, March 30, 2010) (more)
TD Canada Trust releases 3rd Green Home Poll
Atlantic Canadians understand the benefits of owning an environmentally-friendly home, as 78% of people in the region are willing to pay more for a house that includes environmentally friendly features, according to the TD Canada Trust Green Home Poll. (Source: TD Bank Financial Group, March 30, 2010) (more)
Clearwater Seafoods Announces 3rd Addition to MSC certified products
Wild Canadian Sea Scallops have officially joined Clearwater Seafoods' growing list of Marine Stewardship Council certified offerings, along with the earlier certified Argentine Scallops and Canadian Coldwater Shrimp. This latest certification is scientific recognition that the globally popular Canadian Scallops meet the strict environmental standards set by the MSC and are being harvested in a sustainable and well-managed fishery. (Source: Clearwater Seafood Limited, March 29, 2010) (more)
Major NSLC Environmental Initiative with the Nova Scotia Salmon Association
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) and the Nova Scotia Salmon Association (NSSA) have announced a partnership that will significantly improve efforts toward protecting and restoring local watersheds and improving Nova Scotia’s water quality. The NSLC, using the proceeds of its annual ECO SALE, has made a five-year, $500,000 commitment to the newly named NSLC Adopt-A-Stream program. (Source: NSLC, March 29, 2010) (more)
Fraser & Hoyt Travel is celebrating its 50th Anniversary!
Fraser & Hoyt Travel is celebrating a remarkable milestone in 2009, its 50th Anniversary! In 1959, the air transportation industry was growing rapidly and the owners of Fraser & Hoyt recognized a new business opportunity. They opened one of the first travel agencies in the Maritimes at 102 Provost Street in New Glasgow. Since that small beginning Fraser & Hoyt Travel has grown dramatically. (Source: Fraser & Hoyt, March 29, 2009) (more)
NSCAD and Canon Canada partner to offer awards
NSCAD University and Canon Canada Inc. have partnered to present the inaugural Canon Photography Awards valued at $8,000 per year. The awards are designed to honour graduating NSCAD photography students and to acknowledge Canon’s continuing commitment to the world of photography. (Source: NSCAD, March 25, 2010) (more)
Vice-president of research presented with Ordre des Palmes Académiques
Dalhousie's community includes a knight, former chancellor Sir Graham Day; a lord, our current namesake the Earl of Dalhousie Jamie Ramsay; and now a chevalier, Martha Crago, vice-president of research. (Source: Dalhousie University, March 25, 2010) (more)
OneWeb Content Management Software version 6 launches
ISL Web Marketing & Development announces the availability of OneWeb CMS 6 – the latest version of their web content management software. OneWeb CMS 6 is flexible and easy to use to distribute website editing and management throughout an organization, and offers enhanced security and user control for website administrators. (Source: ISL, March 25, 2010) (more)
Colour and the Halifax Rainmen among best in world on BESTADSONTV.com
The Halifax Rainmen and Colour have had their ‘Cloudman’ billboard recognized by bestadsontv.com as one of the best outdoor executions in the world. Every week, ‘bestadsontv’ announces the best global creative in the categories of television, radio, print and outdoor. The Halifax Rainmen “Cloudman’ billboard was selected by judge Marcus Rebeschini, chief creative officer of Y&R Asia, in the Outdoor category from among hundreds of worldwide submissions. (Source: Colour, March 24, 2010) (more)
Porter Airlines Adds Montréal Route
Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) announced that Porter Airlines will add a non-stop Montréal route, with connecting flights to St. John’s via Halifax, just in time for the summer travel season. Porter will begin the new service on June 25, 2010 and operate twice daily until Labour Day. (Source: Halifax Stanfield International Airport, March 24, 2010) (more)
Survey Says we are Happy in Halifax
The city recently released the findings of its first Citizen Survey. The city committed to conducting a citizen satisfaction survey as part of the Economic Strategy. “Through the Annual Economic Scorecard, the Chamber tracks whether or not the city follows through on its promises. After four years, they have come through on this one.” (Source: Halifax Chamber of Commerce, March 24, 2010) (more)
Kim West admitted to CPRS College of Fellows
Kim West, co-owner of MT&L, has been admitted to the Canadian Public Relations Society's College of Fellows. She is the only practitioner named from the region this year. West joined MT&L in 1995 and, with Sarah Young and Janet MacMillan, bought the firm in 2002. (Source: Canadian Business Online, March 24, 2010) (more)
BDC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has been selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2010. This is the first time BDC has received this distinction. This award is presented by Canada's Best Diversity Employers, a competition managed by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers in partnership with the diversity consulting firm TWI Inc. and BMO Financial Group. (Source: Business Development Bank of Canada, March 24, 2010) (more)
BlackBerry App World Launches in the Philippines
Research In Motion announced that BlackBerry App World™ is now available to BlackBerry® smartphone* customers in the Philippines, bringing together a broad mix of free mobile applications. Customers can now download BlackBerry App World directly to their smartphone by visiting (Source: RIM, March 24, 2010) (more)
Ernst & Young named among Best Diversity Employers in Canada
As the economy slowly gains momentum, prioritizing diversity is imperative if companies hope to capitalize on the upturn, says Ernst & Young, one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2010. (Source: Ernst & Young, March 23, 2010) (more)
EDC presents a GLOBE Award for Environmental Excellence to RBC
The GLOBE Foundation announced the winners of the 2010 GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence. The awards, now in their 8th edition, are presented to Canadian companies that excel in sustainable business practices, develop progressive technologies and offer outstanding services. The Corporate Award for Environmental Excellence - Business Strategy was presented to RBC Royal Bank of Canada, a company that has been practicing environmental stewardship and sustainability since 1990 when RBC introduced its first formal environmental policy. (Source: Export Development Canada, March 23, 2010) (more)
Insurance industry in Nova Scotia contributes over $750 million to province’s GDP
INSURECONOMY, a study commissioned by Greater Halifax Partnership and Nova Scotia Business Inc., highlights insurance industry’s presence as a significant economic driver. (Source: Insurance Bureau of Canada, March 23, 2010) (more)
KPMG Named One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
KPMG has again been recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada’s best employers to promote diversity in the workplace. KPMG shares this honour with 14 other employers across Canada, and is proud to be a leader among its peers in creating a workplace that welcomes and celebrates diversity in its various forms. (Source: KPMG, March 23, 2010) (more)
Significant Gains in Workplace Inclusiveness: Winners of the “Canada's Best Diversity Employers” Competition for 2010
The winners of the 2010 “Canada's Best Diversity Employers” competition were recently today, chronicling a remarkable array of initiatives and best-practices designed to promote inclusiveness across a variety of employee groups. Now in its third year, the competition is managed by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which publishes the annual guide to Canada’s Top 100 Employers, in partnership with BMO Financial Group and TWI Inc. (Source: BMO, March 23, 2010) (more)
Castle Hall Alternatives Expanding Operations in Halifax
Castle Hall Alternatives, the hedge fund industry's leading provider of operational due diligence, is expanding in Halifax with plans to create up to 50 new positions. The province is supporting the growth with a six-year payroll rebate to a maximum of $1,422,900, through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), and up to $150,000 through the Department of Economic and Rural Development, for training. (Source: NSBI, March 22, 2010) (more)
New Trades Wing at Marconi Campus of NSCC
Students at the Sydney campus of Nova Scotia Community College will soon be learning in a state-of-the-art skilled trades wing. Premier Darrell Dexter announced the construction of a new $6-million home at the Marconi campus for five programs, including a new combined metal fabrication/welding program. (Source: NSCC, March 22, 2010) (more)
Succession plan concludes with Keevill as Colour’s Majority Owner & CEO
Atlantic Canadian marketing and communications firm Colour has a new majority shareholder. Earlier this year, Colour president Chris Keevill acquired a majority stake from the agency’s founder Steve Parker. As part of the transaction, Keevill also becomes Colour’s chief executive officer. (Source: Colour, March 22, 2010) (more)
Genieknows.com Announced Release of its New Social Local Community Website
GenieKnows Inc. (formerly IT Interactive Services Inc.), a privately held, Halifax-based Canadian search company today announced the release of its new social local community website: http://www.GenieKnows.com . The company provides local business owners with the ability to connect and engage customers who are searching and commenting on local businesses via the community element of GenieKnows.com. (Source: GenieKnows, March 17, 2010) (more)
IBM Survey: Tech-Savvy Shoppers Setting The Pace For The Future
A new IBM (NYSE: IBM) global survey, including 4,000 Canadians, reveals we are more loyal than most to our primary retailers. The study also revealed technology is giving Canadian shoppers a new source of power, driving an increasing need for retailers to engage them with more personalized promotions and offerings, and reach them via social media rather than relying strictly on traditional marketing. (Source: IBM Canada, March 16, 2010) (more)
Stewart McKelvey Recognized by Canadian Forces Liaison Council
Giving a helping hand to a local reservist has earned Atlantic Canada’s regional law firm recognition from the Canadian Forces Liaison Council. Stewart McKelvey received a Certificate of Recognition from the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) for their support of the firm’s partner David Henley, who had been deployed to Afghanistan for nearly a year. The award comes via the Awards and Recognition Program which acknowledges employers for being exceptionally supportive in granting leave for training and deployment. (Source: Steward McKelvey, March 12, 2010) (more)
The Mount launches new Science Communication degree
This fall Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) will welcome its first class to embark on an exciting new program of study. Recognizing an increasing need in Canada to fill the yawning gap between scientists and the public, the Mount is introducing a Bachelor of Science (Science Communication), the first of its kind in Canada, which will prepare graduates who are both science literate and have the ability to accurately translate science knowledge for a variety of audiences. (Source: Mount Saint Vincent University, March 11, 2010) (more)
Innovacorp announces winners of I-3 competition
Tether, a Halifax based company, has been crowned the provincial winner of InNOVAcorp’s I-3 Technology Start-Up Competition. The award marks the culmination of a five-month competition. (Source: Innovacorp, March 10, 2010) (more)
Innovacorp Announces Senior Management Changes
Innovacorp announced Dan MacDonald is leaving his role as the organization’s president and CEO to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. The interim leader will be Stephen Hartlen, vice president with Innovacorp. (Source: Innovacorp, March 9, 2010) (more)
Bread and Roses Bursary renewed to help women study trades and technology
Women studying trades and technology at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are eligible for a unique bursary that supports and encourages the pursuit of advanced skills training. (Source: NSCC, March 8, 2010) (more)
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation Announces “The Decade Award”
The Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF) has announced the “The Decade Award,” a one‐time scholarship opportunity that will award $100,000 in total to 10 Nova Scotia high school graduates across the province. This award is being offered as part of the 10th Anniversary celebrations of the Foundation. (Source: Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation, March 5, 2010) (more)
Halifax Stanfield on Facebook and Twitter
Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) will now provide timely airport updates through two popular social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter. (Source: Halifax Stanfield International Airport, March 4, 2010) (more)
WDCL welcomes new appointees
George Archibald has been appointed chair of the Waterfront Development Corporation board of directors and four new members have been named to the board. Archibald is a former minister of agriculture, minister of transportation and chair of the management board. (Source: Daily Business Buzz, March 3, 2010) (more)
Stewart McKelvey Welcomes Three New Partners
Stewart McKelvey announced that Karen Bennett-Clayton, Ian Sutherland and Mark Tector of our Halifax office were admitted to the partnership effective January 1, 2010. (Source: Stewart Mckelvey, March 2, 2010) (more)
Symphony Nova Scotia performs at nine elementary schools this spring
Symphony Nova Scotia is taking to the road this spring to perform at nine schools across the Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond. Sponsored by RBC Financial Group and conducted by Symphony Nova Scotia Resident Conductor Martin MacDonald, these engaging in-school concerts introduce young audiences to musical instruments, classical music, and the orchestra in an upbeat, interactive way. (Source: Symphony Nova Scotia, March 2010) (more)
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