Category: Halifax

The seasonal vendor area on the Halifax waterfront is moving next spring to a new, vibrant place for high-quality small business, art and entertainment. Small businesses interested in seasonal opportunities on the Halifax waterfront can be part of an exciting new location by responding to a request for proposals issued yesterday by the Waterfront Development Corporation. A request for proposals for marine recreation businesses is also available. Vending opportunities include twelve existing buildings and ten sites for new buildings. The focus is on high-quality small business, art and entertainment. Acting president and C-E-O of Waterfront Development, Jennifer Angel says the focus is on creating a place where locals want to be and also welcoming visitors to experience authentic Nova Scotia at its best. Both requests for proposals close January 17th.

Halifax firefighters are about to add a couple of high tech tools to their toolbox.

Global Halifax reports 20 firefighters are currently going through a pilot project to learn how to operate unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones.

The city’s fire department recently purchased two drones and thermal cameras, with the total cost of equipment and training pegged at around 60-thousand dollars.

Divisional Commander Chuck Bezanson says the drones will help with things like gas leaks, explaining that the thermal cameras will be able to show where gas is evaporating.