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Halifax store owner frustrated by fast fashion replicating small business designs
In 28 years, Biscuit General Store has become one of the cornerstones of the Halifax fashion scene. Now it’s being threatened by fast-fashion brands like Shein and Zaful, which take ideas from small businesses and have cheap knockoffs made that ...
Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium to celebrate workplace champions
Individuals, businesses and committees who support building a culture of occupational health and safety in workplaces will be recognized at the annual Safety First in Cape Breton Awards May 8 at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. At the ...
N.L. gas prices up, other fuels fall in weekly adjustment Thursday, May 2
Prices for most fuels fell in Newfoundland and Labrador after a scheduled price adjustment on Thursday, May 2. The Public Utilities Board announced gas prices rose by up to 0.9 cents per litre (cpl), setting the maximum cost of a litre of regular ...
Loblaw profit increases as Canadians boycott the company
Originally created as a space for people to vent about high grocery costs, a subreddit titled r/loblawsisoutofcontrol has started a nation-wide boycott of Loblaw-owned stores for the month of May. The online group’s goal is to highlight the “ ...
Moncton golf course in receivership and up for sale
Just as the golf season is about to tee off, one of New Brunswick’s newest clubs is in receivership and looking for new owners. Deloitte Restructuring is handling the court-approved sale of Moncton’s Royal Oaks Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course that ...
Newfoundland Whisky earns 'Best in Class' distinction at 2024 spirit competition
The best whisky in the world may very well be distilled in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland Whisky by the Newfoundland Distillery Company earned a whopping 97 points at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and is one of five ...
Volunteer firefighters, Cape Breton community groups get provincial grants
Fire halls, seawalls and community trails will get upgrades and improvements through more than $1.2 million in provincial grants announced this week. Howie Centre Volunteer Fire Department will be able to upgrade its hall and washrooms, while the ...
Home is Here: Summerside siblings, cousin open new downtown business
After years of aspiring to open a business together, a Summerside family has done just that. In November 2023, siblings Alice, Lokki and Jen Ma, alongside their cousin, Jessica, opened Home is Here: a home and lifestyle store on Water Street. Inside ...
Online campaign urges boycott of Loblaw-owned stores — including in Cape Breton
Grocery shoppers upset over surging food prices and profits from Loblaw Cos. Ltd.-owned stores are being urged to boycott the major chain for one month, beginning Wednesday. “Prices are simply too high and people are suffering,” said Mandy Ardelli, ...
Rapid Housing work continues in Sydney
Workers continue to make progress Monday on the rapid housing project in downtown Sydney. New Dawn Enterprises and Ally Centre of Cape Breton received $5 million in funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s rapid housing initiative stream in ...
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