Bill Spurr

2 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Bill Spurr

•   •  Article contentRunning a winery is too much work to call it a hobby, so Travis McFarlane uses the term “passion project.”McFarlane, a fire department medical first responder currently in paramedic training, is also the owner of Parlan Family Vineyard, located in the peaceful Annapolis County community of Clarence. Land to grow grapes is much cheaper in Clarence than, for example, in the Gaspereau Valley, and McFarlane bought 40 acres in 2013 for $40,000.

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Bill Spurr

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Hate crime charges in New Glasgow  •  Article contentPolice in New Glasgow have laid three hate-related charges against a 22-year-old man. On Friday, police learned of postings of online hate speech made from a New Glasgow residence, which they described as several hateful messages targeting Jewish communities.

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Bill Spurr

Advertisement 1Atlantic Canada the happiest place to be a worker  •  Article contentWorkers in Atlantic Canada are the happiest in the country, says the ADP Canada Happiness@Work index. Atlantic Canadian workers had a score of 6.8/10 in the most recent version of the regularly tabulated index. “This places the region at the top of the rankings, reflecting a growing trend in which workers are seeking more from their workplace and their quality of life,” said a release from the HR company.

3 weeks ago | oddsshark.com | Bill Spurr

ALT Sports Data looks into the future of sports betting innovationALT Sports Data, a company that’s definitely on a roll and wants to make “sports betting as fast and immersive as video games,” is attracting various partners and investors. + ALT Sports Data offers real-time, personalized odds for alternative sports+ Strategic partnerships include Formula 1 and bet365 with immersive, in-race wagering options.

3 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Bill Spurr

Talking trade barriers with Trevor Tombe, University of Calgary  •   •  Article contentOn Wednesday, the day the Nova Scotia government announced the “immediate” removal of trade barriers with Alberta and P.E.I., and upcoming deals with British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario, Trevor Tombe arrived in town to give his perspective.