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2022 is a New year - how is the fitness goals going ? Local SME Berserk Fitness has a One Week Special that ends on March 4/2022.

Follow Berserk Fitness experience - a Soul, Mind, and Body strengthening program for more info.

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Interested in knowing more about Selling to the Government of Canada ? - You can still register for Selling to the Government: A Procurement Series - in partnership with the NS Assoc. of CBDCs.

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Fondation Fabienne Colas Foundation's | is BACK for 2022, and we're on the lookout for Canada's talented in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Calgary, Vancouver, & Ottawa!

That's right - YOU have the opportunity to participate in a FREE intensive filmmaker incubation program, where you will receive:

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Being Black In Canada is open to Black filmmakers 18 to 30 years old living in the major metropolitan areas of Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Deadline to apply is March 6, 2022.

The 's Being Black In Canada program - Canada's largest incubator dedicated to Black Filmmakers - is supported by Netflix, National Bank, Telefilm Canada, and Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, along with local partners.

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There's less than a week left until applications close for our 2021 Entrepreneur Census! 📝 Enter for your chance at winning $50 and other prizes while providing crucial info that will have an impact on the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem. Survey closes on January 16 at 11:59pm (ET). Share your experience: https://www.startupcan.ca/2021-census

( ) now open - The program provides wage subsidies to private-sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, employers from not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector. Through CSJ, employers are encouraged to create quality summer work experiences for young people between the ages of 15 and 30.

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Canada Summer Jobs 2022 - Canada.ca Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a federal commitment to help young people gain employment information, skills and experience. This program aims to support young people, particularly those from communities facing barriers to employment, as they transition...

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year in - support local Tranquility Spa in is celebrating with... see post for details.

Tranquility Spa is celebrating THREE YEARS in business, next week! - Time flies!

Rather than celebrating for just one day, I want to celebrate throughout the month of December!!🥳

•For every gift card you purchase, totalling $50-$99, you’ll receive a voucher for $10 OFF a skin treatment, during the month of January

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Are you a small to medium Black-owned business operating in NB, NFLD, NS, or PEI? Are you looking for ways to grow, sustain, scale up or expand to new markets? Would you benefit from engaging a consultant to assist them with various issues, opportunities, and challenges? You could be eligible for up to $5,000 through BBI's Black Business Consulting Services Grant. Apply by Dec. 10: https://www.bbi.ca/how-we-help/atlantic-canada-black-entrepreneurship-ecosystem-program

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Lieu de travail : Halifax
Date limite pour postuler : 1er décembre 2021

What could you do with this grant? Apply today! https://www.desjardins.com/ca/about-us/social-responsibility-cooperation/cooperative-movement/goodspark-grants/index.jsp

Desjardins GoodSpark Grants GoodSpark Grants are just one more way we provide support. Apply by November 29, 2021.

FYI - if you operate a venue or business did you know you can download an app - to use see the following video on the steps you need to take.

How to use the VaxCheckNS App VaxCheckNS is a free app that businesses, organizations and community event organizers in Nova Scotia can download to check proof of COVID-19 vaccination.Ind...

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Enter to win $2,000 Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. They bring great products to your town, create jobs for your friends and neighbours and sponsor your kids’ sports teams. But they’re struggling in the face of COVID-19. Now more than ever, small businesses need our support.

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Introduction – Translating for Canada, eh? Welcome to the Open Educational Resource (OER) on translating for a Canadian audience. In the multilingual country of Canada, both English and French have equal status as official languages. In addition, there are more than 60 Indigenous languages in Canada, and in some regions, some of these langua...

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Asking for a Friend - Any local Business owners in my group looking / willing to sponsor for a local youth sports team within the HRM area ? Please DM if interested - Thanks again.

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Introducing the Grant Program!🥳

New this year, the program supports initiatives that have a measurable social and environmental impact on our local communities. Our goal is to help Nova Scotia build back together with $100,000 available in grants for local organizations.

Organizations are eligible to apply for one of our $5,000, $10,000 grants, or the $30,000 grant if they are a registered co-operative, or social enterprise that promotes health and wellness, community development, and/or climate resilience.

The 2021 Grant Program application will open in mid-October and the online application form will be housed here - https://bit.ly/3ok1IPK! We will make a post when the application goes live. 💛💙

Wage subsidy program….

Access-Ability – Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre Access Ability Access Ability is an employment wage subsidy program funded by Service Canada and facilitated by the Saint Mary’s University Entrepreneurship Centre. We are a participant focused program, dedicated to providing inclusive hiring through federal wage subsidies to employers in Nova Sco...

If you are a consultant or you are seeking a Black business consultant, this is for you! Search for consultants in the Finance, IT, HR and Planning categories for all our business needs. Consultants, your business so you can be found easily by professionals and entrepreneurs across Canada.

If you are a Black business consultant or you are seeking a Black business consultant, this directory is for you! Search for consultants in the Finance, IT, HR and Planning categories for all our business needs. Consultants, register your business so you can be found easily by professionals and entrepreneurs across Canada. Visit https://bbiconsultdirect.ca to get started.

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Download the free poster As part of our contest, CFIB has developed free resources to help you stay connected with customers and encourage them to participate in the contest. Just fill out the form below to download your poster.

You could win $2,000 CASH and $10,000 CASH for the business you thank plus gift cards valued at $470 👀 ! We will be picking a winner every week until July 25! Enter for your chance to win & give at SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca

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A special thank you to our sponsors Scotiabank and eBay Canada AND Mastercard and for providing gift card prizes!

Awesome new item to allow us to enjoy summer eats. Via The Coast, Halifax's Weekly.

https://m.thecoast.ca/halifax/125-patios-mapped-for-halifax-summer-2021/Content?oid=26587733

125+ patios mapped for Halifax summer 2021 Because outdoor dining and drinking in HRM is even more important during COVID times.

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New Restrictions For Entire Province News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

Love where you live .... is #1

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Canada’s top 25 communities to live and work remotely in 2021 - Macleans.ca Our exclusive new ranking of the best places to live in the country takes into account that more of us are able to work and study from home

Hi everyone wave 👋 Need your help !
Anyone know someone/ have a rental for a short term summer sublet in Charlottetown for June-August. If anyone has any connections or leads, I would be super grateful! . Family member has a Theatre 🎭 production will be acting in and needs a place to rest.

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Dogs Allowed on Restaurant Patios, Sidewalk Cafes News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

Need of a fresh start for your business?
Have you heard of the $100K Kick-start Contest . It will help boost a deserving Maritime company.

One business will win a $50,000 customized marketing strategy from CTV and Bell Media Radio, plus $50,000 in sales and leadership development with Sandler Training.

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/mobile/100k-kick-start-contest

$100K Kick-start Contest Find breaking Atlantic & COVID-19 news, live coverage, weather, traffic, in-depth reporting, sports, local events and video.

The Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program provides qualified businesses a one-time rebate of a portion of their paid property taxes. Qualified businesses can choose a rebate of $1,000 or 50 per cent of the commercial real property taxes paid for the final six months of the 2020-21 tax year.

https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210302007

Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

Interesting statistics

COVID-19 shifted the way people shopped. Get with the times and make sure your brand is set up for eCommerce. Get more data here: http://ow.ly/8RdM50Dy6Bl

If you are a Family member who takes care of an older (80yrs or older) family member / parents etc.. Take note of the announcement today on Vaccine correspondence and vaccine scheduling coming soon.... https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210219005

COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinics Open in March News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

Canada Summer Jobs.
The application deadline has been extended to February 3, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Standard Time.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/apply.html

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