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The business community of Nova Scotia, Canada, is bracing itself for an influx of people thanks to a $35-bn CAD shipbuilding programme. International removals co. Anglo Pacific is gearing up to relocate those set to move from the UK and fill roles.

Innovacorp today announced the list of clean technology start-ups moving on to round two of the Nova Scotia CleanTech Open competition.

Stephen Lund one of the 500 most influential people in financial centres around the world.

The Centre for Arts and Technology is pleased to announce that Fashion Design and Merchandising student, Mitchell Gilroy, was chosen as one of the top 25 finalists for Canada’s Breakthrough Designers competition, presented by Télio.

UK SIPPs (Self Invested Personal Pensions) not only give more control and choice of asset type compared to a traditional personal pension, but also allow investors to choose a tangible asset with good long-term growth potential.

Canada’s sound fiscal situation, commodity wealth and solid economic performance make it one of the most promising places in the world to invest.

Nova Scotia, Canada residents will be able to attend a Free Weight Loss Surgery Seminar by world-renowned bariatric surgeon Ramos Kelly, MD.

Two Halifax, NS, businesses are teaming up. Farm Gate Imaging, along with Prep Home Staging, are combining their talents in photography, design and visual merchandising to give business clients a creative edge on the advertising front.

The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition, proclaims three-time finalist Evan Jobb as second ever Official Writer’s Wednesday Laureate blogger on the CSSC site.

According to a recent report by RE/MAX, one of North America's leading Real Estate Agencies, luxury house sales in Canada have surged in close to two-thirds of the market between January and April of this year, compared to the same period in 2010.

Are buyer's loving your listings or leaving them behind to search for something more closely matching their ideal?  If they are leaving to look for greener pastures, why are they doing it?

Tanya Sieliakus, VP Consulting Services at HR pros incorporated, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the ECMA effective immediately. Tanya will continue to chair the Human Resources Committee of the ECMA.

Entrepreneurs Colleen Gareau and Chris Crowell are two of this year's Halifax Regional Municipality Volunteer Award recipients. They want you to get involved in your community too.

A New York Branch of The Bank of Nova Scotia has recently deployed training on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) from Edcomm Banker’s Academy.

This is how they do business in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia - Canada.

Canada has just launched a grey seal hunt in the maritime province of Nova Scotia. Animal advocacy organisation, Action for our Planet (AFOP) is calling on the Premier and Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia to call off the hunt immediately.

Raleigh, NC, architect to address Dalhousie University's School of Architecture

Dr Wayne Adams will be joining HR pros as senior consultant.

They are a team of web professionals: Designers, programmers and project managers. They build websites for clients and their needs − it's as simple as that.

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Community Internet Radio launched. It is non-profit, volunteer-based, and it is designed to serve, reflect, and engage the Wolfville community.

Hike the Highlands is a 10 day hiking festival in the fall featuring 24 guided hikes from September 11-20, 2009. You can register online, by mail or at the festival headquarters in person in Ingonish, Nova Scotia.

Hike the Highlands is a 10 day hiking festival in the fall featuring 24 guided hikes from September 11-20, 2009. There are nine new hikes in 2008 as well a number of popular hikes are returning from past festivals.

FREE 1st Time Home Buyer's Seminar will be held on June 18th, 2009 between 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm at the Sackville Sports Stadium Conference Room off Glendale Drive, Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Registration is required.

According a recent report from the Bank of Canada, the country’s recovery from the recession will be shaped more like the steady curve of ‘a hockey stick’ rather than bouncing back like a V.

Cornwallis Mackenzie Business Development Inc. announces that Mr. Martin Smith is appointed as Finance Analysis.

Cornwallis Mackenzie Business Development Inc. welcomes Dr. Brian Penney as consultant.

Cornwallis Mackenzie Business Development Inc. attracts MobiVentures Inc. as a client and are working towords attracting investment capital for their current round of financing.

Cornwallis Mackenzie Business Development Inc. announces today the expansion of services to the United States of American with the introduction of a new team member.

Cornwallis Mackenzie Business Development Inc. announces the expansion of their Atlantic Canadian team with the introduction of Paul MacNutt as local area consultant for Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Chairman of Cornwallis Mackenzie Business Development Inc. announced today that they had appointed Raymond Yuill Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia as corporate accountants for 2008-9.

Cornwallis Mackenzie Business Development Inc. relocates corporate head office to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Seaside Wireless Communications continues the growth of its Rural Broadband Network across Nova Scotia. Communities in Baddeck, Hunter's Mountain, Middle River, Big Harbour, Aberdeen and beyond are available for Service from Seaside High Speed.

Cuca Fresca comes to East Coast Halifax with Vin Art Wines and Ikon True Russian Vodka

To experience the best fall adventure on the Nova Scotia Authentic Seacoast, the Authentic Seacoast Properties have chosen their top 10 fall foliage activities from their list of more than 101 things to do when visiting the Authentic Seacoast.

From luxury getaways at DesBarres Manor Inn to great fall golf packages at Osprey Shores Resort, the Authentic Seacoast Properties are making it easy to explore the scenic Nova Scotia fall colours on Chedabucto Bay with great Fall getaway packages.

Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Region Profiled in 3 Online Videos

GenieKnows Local Yarmouth search engine website includes a searchable zone-based map, free business listings, and related business information.

Music, food, concerts, children's parade, quilt shows, triathlon, historical reenactments and much much more during this more than two week long festival.

Hike the Highlands is a 10 day hiking festival in the month of September featuring 24 guided hikes from September 12-21, 2008. There are six new hikes in 2008 as well a number of popular hikes are back from past festivals.

Ride the Lobster, the World's longest Unicycle Race, 800 kms, is coming to Nova Scotia June 16-20. Thirty-five teams and 13 countries will be participating in this international race. GPS & Google Maps will be tracking teams during the race.

So far 2008 has been kind to Canada’s property market. A global report on British Expats by NatWest International Personal Banking rated Canada number one for its quality of life experience. Whilst the USA wobbles Canada is positively blooming.

From April 2008 the Chancellor has simplified tax rates reducing basic rate tax from 22% to 20% and maintaining the higher rate of 40%. So the race is on to make sensible SIPP investments.

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Property makes for a sound investment. But what about investing in land? It’s all a question of vision – and there’s one shining example of long-term thinking which proves buying land can be the shrewdest investment of all – Canary Wharf.

Landcorp International has recently appointed investment property experts Ann Collins Property to market their current land opportunity in Nova Scotia, Canada, on an exclusive basis throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

As if festive stress levels didn’t climb high enough at this time of year, we have to find that special present for that special person in our lives. For an original gift that comes with built in profit, how about giving some land this Christmas.

It’s not so long ago that when the United States property market caught a cold, Canada was laid low by a nasty bout of pneumonia. Nowadays, the patient needing a health check is the US market. It is a different story in Canada.

It’s official – the British love Canada. More and more of us are holidaying there and more and more of us are making the decision to build a new life in this stunning and diverse land of boundless opportunities.

Up until now most of us have assumed that money in the bank was safe as houses. Northern Rock has changed all that, so where is it best to put our money? Land investment in Canada may not seem like the obvious choice but it can offer high returns.

A recent kanetix.ca study looked at the bumper style of driving sometimes found across the country. Based on the accident information entered online by auto insurance shoppers in 2006, the study reveals some interesting regional variations.