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Staff ~ The Burnside News
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Property Valuation Services wins international award...
Nova Scotia's Property Valuation Services Corporation has been recognized for its innovative use of appraisal and tax solutions provided by Tyler ... -
Natural gas arrives in Bayers Lake
After years of patiently waiting, businesses in Bayers Lake Business Park will finally be able to take advantage of the many benefits of natural ... -
Province reviews delivery of compressed natural gas
The Nova Scotia government is reconsidering the ways in which customers in Nova Scotia have access to the benefits of natural gas. Minister of ... -
Bluedrop to build cutting-edge defence training centre
Imagine learning to fly a new aircraft without leaving the ground. Or practicing state-of-the-art shipbuilding techniques years before ... -
Maritime Energy Association returns from India
The Maritime Energy Association believes there's opportunity for its members to capitalize on increased trade liberalization with India, so it ... -
Seaforth secures $2 million in venture capital
Seaforth Energy Inc. intends to pursue growing opportunities in the global wind energy market thanks to $2 million in equity financing from ... -
Atlantic Acres Briefs
• Paw Prints Doggy Daycare is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Atlantic Acres in a new location. The operation moved to 401 Bluewater Rd., ... -
Maritime Energy Association returns from India
The Maritime Energy Association believes there’s opportunity for its members to capitalize on increased trade liberalization with India, so it ... -
Atlantic Acres Briefs
• Paw Prints Doggy Daycare is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Atlantic Acres in a new location. The operation moved to 401 Bluewater Rd., ... -
Contact Centre Nova Scotia responds to Teletech layoffs
Contact Centre Nova Scotia (CCNS) President Cameron Bruce says that Teletech’s recent layoffs aren’t a sign the contact centre industry is in ... -
Small Business Tax Rate dropped again
The province is putting another $10 million back into the hands of small businesses, with the third tax rate reduction in as many years. Finance ... -
CUPE concerned with possible negative impacts of...
An impending trade deal between Canada and the European Union poses a huge threat to all levels of government in Nova Scotia, says the leader of ... -
Uplift Technologies releases new power seat
The new Uplift Premium Power Lifting Seat from Uplift Technologies Inc. is now available. Developed for the millions who need assistance ... -
Unionized employees at Maritime Paper Products...
Maritime Paper Products Ltd. and CEP Local 1520 have signed a new collective agreement, ending a strike that began March 9, 2012."We are very ... -
Sandler Training expanding ownership
Eldon and Anne MacKeigan, who opened the Atlantic Canadian Sandler Training franchise in 2002, have officially welcomed Eric Fry as their new ... -
LumberMart bringing ACE Hardware to Halifax,...
In the changing world of home improvement retailing, LumberMart, a locally owned family business, will drastically change its look, products and ... -
Eating Crow Challenge winner is the United Way
The 2nd Annual "Eating Crow Challenge" raised $56,404 for the United Way, thanks to the efforts of employees at four of metro's calling ... -
Politicians gather in Bayers Lake to celebrate...
Washmill Lake Drive has been open to traffic since just before Christmas, but that didn't stop a few dignitaries from stopping by Bayers Lake ... -
Commercial assessments still rising
Commercial property assessments across Halifax Regional Municipality are up eight per cent over last year's totals, to $11.2 billion. That's on ... -
Park People
Mike Bavis Tax Smart Inc. Owner Q1. Why do you love working in the park? Or, if you don't, why not? A1. Close to services. Like to be in a ... -
Ad-Dispatch receives loan to expand its augmented...
Ad-Dispatch builds and manages augmented reality applications for major retail customers throughout North America and is now moving to expand its ... -
New owners restoring Burnside Snooker Club's...
It isn't often that something is actually new and improved at the same time. However, in the case of The Burnside Snooker Club, both terms really ... -
HRM looking for private partners on stadium project
HRM has issued a call for Expressions of Interest in partnership opportunities for a proposed multi-use stadium. Regional Council has committed ... -
Helly Hansen lands military contract
Helly Hansen Canada Ltd (HHCL) has been awarded a Department of National Defense contract by Public Works Government Services Canada to ... -
Fredericton firm acquires Accurate Security Services
Capital Safe & Lock Service (CSL) of Fredericton, N.B. has acquired the assets of Accurate Security Services. The acquisition makes Capital ... -
Get to know your neighbours
Aiden Donahue GasTOPS LTD. General Manager, Service Centre Q1. Why do you love working in the park? Or, if you don't, why not? A1. Love ... -
Survival Systems to develop full-scale seaplane...
Since its beginnings in 1982, Survival Systems Training Ltd. has become a world leader in the design and creation of simulators to help people ... -
Trees that we have hailed on high
Question: What sits high above most buildings in Burnside and is forever green? In a very odd place sits a large green tree complete with lights ... -
Washmill Lake Drive now open
Washmill Lake Drive underpass officially opened to traffic just in time for the Christmas shopping rush. The new entrance/exit point for Bayers ... -
Nova Scotia growth to climb in 2012
Economic growth in Nova Scotia, currently running at 1.6 per cent for 2011, looks promising over the next two years, according to the Provincial ...

