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Making the move Welcoming new Haligonians despite the pandemic
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PHOTO CREDIT: JAY FISHER, CAPTRUE IT PHOTOGRAPHY
alifax is known for being an affordable, mid-sized but major city on Canada’s east coast. It’s friendly, welcoming and enjoys and a laidback atmosphere with a strong support-local mindset. Halifax offers a balanced lifestyle that is both relaxed and simple. When you want to escape the downtown hustle and bustle, the rest of the city or suburban life for an afternoon, you don’t need to go far.
Businesses here are provided with opportunities to be globally competitive. They have access to global markets, highly skilled talent, and endless innovation opportunities, not to mention the cost-saving incentives. With a growing economy, a strong relationship to the environment and a booming social scene, business owners are choosing to move to Halifax to join its thriving business community.
With beautiful scenery, tons of green space, lakes, hiking trails, wilderness, clean air, ocean breeze and incredible beaches minutes away, Halifax delivers the best of both worlds!
Photographer feels welcomed with open arms For Jay Fisher, when the pandemic hit and the event industry in lively Toronto came to a grinding halt, most in-person photography work followed suit.
In the past few years, Halifax has become a tourism and relocation destination with growing markets for business development and expansions. The city offers inclusive economic growth by continuously developing infrastructures for enterprises to start up, grow and prosper.
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By Mina Atia
“I realized there was very little keeping us where we were other than what had been an abundance of work,” says Fisher, Photographer, Designer and Owner of Capture It Photography. “My partner had always wanted to spend more time on the east coast, and I was ready for a big change.”
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After discussing their situation and looking at different options, they packed up and headed east. It was a different lifestyle, having lived in Canada's biggest urban centre for a while. “We still wanted opportunities in events, arts and for my business to grow, but we also wanted a change of pace,” says Fisher who found Halifax to be a great compromise––in the best way! “Many people here have really made an effort to welcome us and make us feel a part of the community. They seem a little more open and willing to at least have that initial conversation,” says Fisher. “Also, we love being 15 minutes away from any number of lakes, forests and other natural beauty.” Based out of Dartmouth, Fisher’s photography is his lifelong passion. He takes joy in capturing special moments and pride in presenting clients with cherished memories. When holding the lens, he aims to capture a snapshot that speaks, inspires, provokes and tells their story.
