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Recent News
The 2010 cruise season for the Port of Halifax kicked off April 27 with the inaugural call of the Silver Spirit, a Silversea cruise line vessel. (more)
Saint Mary’s University Chemistry professor Dr. Keith Vaughan is partnering with local drug testing firm Innovascreen to determine the potential of a library of 150 new compounds in order to assess their potential for the treatment of certain kinds of cancer. (more)
Nova Scotia is charting a course to be a global leader in green energy by 2020. The Province of Nova Scotia released a plan April 23 designed to increase renewable electricity supply, improve energy security, stabilize long-term prices and create opportunities for jobs and investment. (more)
Bluewave Energy Ltd., and IMP Group International Inc., were both named one of Canada’s Best 50 Managed Companies for 2009. (more)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) has been ranked the world’s best airport for overall passenger satisfaction in its class (under five million passengers) for the seventh straight year. (more)
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)
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