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Atlantic Business Magazine names 2024 Top 50 CEOs
The top CEOs across Atlantic Canada were honoured at the Atlantic Business Magazine’s annual Top 50 CEO awards in St. John’s on April 9. MB International Brands CEO Greg Roberts was named CEO of the Year, operating 400 Mary Brown’s Chicken and Fat ...
Kings West MLA saddened by news of Meadowbrook Meat Market’s abrupt closure
A well-known Somerset business has closed its doors after almost 40 years of serving the community. In a May 8 news release, Meadowbrook Meat Market representatives said it was with heavy hearts that they confirmed the news that the business would ...
Economic impact study to be used to leverage funding for Port of Yarmouth
An economic impact study commissioned by the Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission is seen as “an important step on the road to seeking out the necessary funding partners” to revitalize the Port of Yarmouth infrastructure. The Port of Yarmouth includes ...
Kings County’s Meadowbrook Meat Market closing after 40 years
Meadowbrook Meat Market has closed permanently after nearly 40 years in Somerset, Kings County. The store announced the last day was Wednesday, in a statement issued on the same day. "There have been many challenges that can no longer be overcome, ...
Prices at the Pumps: What's driving gasoline prices?
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MEET THE MAKERS - ‘A dreamer and a doer’: Artist features many different mediums at her Port Clyde, N.S., studio
During the pandemic, Kim Smerek started looking for property. She wanted to find a place where she could grow medicinal herbs but also have a beautiful teaching garden along with an art studio. She found this all in Port Clyde, N.S. Over the past ...
Creative Pictou County to host Economic Development Forum for Artists
Creative Pictou County has announced the inaugural Economic Development Forum for Artists: Becoming an Art Town will take place on June 7 and 8 in Pictou. The event will kick off with a Mingle, Munchies, and Mocktails event at the Pictou Community ...
Prices at the Pumps: Explaining recent pump fluctuations
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New Marriott hotel coming to Pictou County
A new hotel is coming to the East River Business Park in Pictou County. Barci Enterprises, led by Frank Barci and his investment partner Carlos Lopes, have purchased a two-acre lot co-owned by the Town of New Glasgow and the Municipality of Pictou ...
Cambridge, N.S., drive-in preparing for upcoming season with some new additions
Jason Coleman can’t wait for opening night. The London, Ont., native, who grew up in British Columbia, moved to Nova Scotia in November to be closer to his father. With 11 years of experience working with Regency Theatres, including five at the ...
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