NEWSMAKERS
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS How our members are growing Halifax
PARKWOOD HOME CARE IS GROWING
ATLANTIC AIR QUALITY & HEALTH WORKSHOP
Parkwood is pleased to welcome Mary Pauls to our growing team. Mary brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge to our care coordinators and is a perfect fit with Parkwood's compassionate, client focused ethics. She joins us during an exciting time in our growth and celebrated with us at the Halifax Business Awards as finalists for Business of the Year. Mary has taken the lead in partnering with the YMCA in finding employment opportunities for newcomers to Nova Scotia with Parkwood Home Care. For home care enquiries or to find out more about employment opportunities, contact 902-421-9191.
In March, the Lung Association of Nova Scotia hosted the 2022 Atlantic Air Quality & Health Workshop, which gathered experts from around the Atlantic provinces and beyond to discuss air quality issues impacting Atlantic Canadians. The workshop included topics like the impacts of electric vehicles, climate change impacts on cancer rates, surface ozone pollution, climate change and indoor air quality, and more. For more information on the workshop or to view the presentations, visit www.ns.lung.ca
MARITIME TRAVEL WINS CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES’ PLATINUM CLUB AWARD Maritime Travel has been recognized nationally for excellence in business performance for 2022. The Halifaxbased travel company has been named a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadianowned and managed companies with revenues over $50 million, demonstrating leadership in strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.
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PSA EXPANDS PRESENCE IN THE PORT OF HALIFAX PSA International Pte Ltd (“PSA”) and Halifax Port Authority are pleased to announce PSA’s acquisition of Ceres Halifax Inc. from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. PSA Halifax will now operate two container terminals in Halifax, namely Atlantic Hub and Fairview Cove, jointly branded under PSA Halifax. With fast and efficient CN Rail service, backed by a unique and growing network of coastal feeder opportunities, PSA Halifax’ Atlantic Hub and Fairview Cove will offer superior logistical support and environmentally-beneficial options for a broad range of shippers.
JUNE 2022
DARTMOUTH WILL BENEFIT FROM NEW OFFERINGS TO HELP THE TOURISM SECTOR RECOVER AND ATTRACT VISITORS IN THE REGION Government of Canada continues to support the tourism sector for a strong recovery and future growth. Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth, announced a non-repayable investment of $100,000 through the Tourism Relief Fund for the expansion of the Halifax Busker Festival in Dartmouth. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the ACOA. The expansion includes international busker and music performances at Alderney Landing and Ferry Terminal Park in Dartmouth.
THE GRATEFUL WARDROBE SEEKS GENTLY USED CLOTHING DONATIONS The Grateful Wardrobe is a secondhand clothing store on Dresden Row that is operated by The Mental Wellness Assistance Society of Nova Scotia. Its profits are used to subsidize 90% of 10 sessions of mental health therapy for those in need. Gently used clothing donations can be made during store hours!
