Tonnes of fresh lobster sent overseas from Nova Scotia for Christmas
From the fishermen’s pier to the airport, hectic is the only way to describe the day when tonnes of lobster traditionally begin their transatlantic journey to destinations in Europe and Asia from Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada. Wednesday 21st marked the last day before Christmas that Atlantic Canadian lobster could be flown overseas, where it is a traditional and celebrated delicacy …
Read MoreExport surge boosts Canada’s economy
The Canadian economy expanded at a pace of 3.5 per cent in the third quarter of 2011, as exports roared back after a steep contraction in the previous three-month period, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The report showed sales abroad surged by more than 14 per cent annualized, recovering from a second quarter marred by one-time setbacks such as the effects …
Read MoreTelegraph chooses Canada as number one safe haven for property abroad
As an economic hurricane rages through traditional destinations in Europe and the US, buyers must look abroad to property safe havens. In a recent study, top British newspaper The Telegraph has reported Canada as being the number one safe haven for property abroad. While the euro is in crisis. stock markets are in freefall, two prime ministers have been sacked, …
Read MoreNova Scotia’s economy is under a fair wind heading into 2012
There are definite signs, mid-way through the final quarter of 2011, that the wind is filling the sails of Nova Scotia’s economy. The most visible indicator of this improvement is the fact that the province’s unemployment rate has trended steadily lower since the beginning of the year and is now at its lowest level since March of 2010. More significantly, …
Read MoreHalifax, Nova Scotia: Hotels can expect success
All of Atlantic Canada to see spurt The hotel industry in Halifax and the greater Atlantic Canadian market will see slow, but steady growth in 2012, but beyond that it will really start to shine. That’s the message that was conveyed to those who attended the 2012 CB Richard Ellis Hotels outlook session at the World Trade and Convention Centre …
Read MoreCanada’s ‘brand’ is the best in the world
Canada has the best country “brand” in the world, according to an international business consulting firm. FutureBrand, with operations in New York, London and Singapore, ranked Canada atop its country brand index for the second straight year, announcing the news at the 32nd annual World Travel Market in London. The index is compiled from what FutureBrand says is the most …
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