A conversation with Eric Jonsson, Program Coordinator of the Navigator Street Outreach Program. Eric will be providing an update on the street-involved and homeless population and how they are faring during the pandemic.  Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission, is back and he will give us updates on the NS Business Labour Economic Coalition and on DHBC’s latest advocacy efforts.  And more updates from Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills.

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests:

· Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

· Eric Jonsson, Program Coordinator of the Navigator Street Outreach Program https://navigatorstreetoutreach.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at:  downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music:  “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Erica Pellerin, the Vice President, Marketing & Visitor Experience at Discover Halifax talks about how they are doing things differently during the crisis, Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission updates gives us his updates and Ivy and Allana keep us informed about all the other changes that are happening in Downtown Halifax. 

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests:

· Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

· Erica Pellerin, the Vice President, Marketing & Visitor Experience at Discover Halifax  https://discoverhalifaxns.com/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at:  downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music:  “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

This week's guest, Susan Hanrahan, the Executive Director of Craft Nova Scotia, talks about the impact that Covid 19 is having on the Craft and Maker community.  Also, Paul MacKinnon, Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission bring you the latest updates.

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

·                Susan Hanrahan, the Executive Director of Craft Nova Scotia http://craftnovascotia.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at:  downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music:  “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Week 6 features an interview with Heather Rankin, Co-owner of Obladee Wine Bar and Paul MacKinnon, Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission brings us all up to date on new developments happening during the Covid 19 Crisis. 

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

·Heather Rankin, Co-owner of Obladee Wine Bar https://obladee.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at:  downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music:  “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

The fifth Downtown Halifax Business Commission Covid-19 Report is here.  Ivy, Allana and Paul bring you up to date on all the changes and special guest, Mimi Fautley, Owner of The Loop talks about how the crisis is treating her business.

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

Mimi Fautley, Owner of The Loop http://www.theloophalifax.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Here's the latest Covid-19 update for Downtown Halifax.  Special guest Philip Holmans speaks about how his business is coping during the crisis and Paul MacKinnon brings us up to date on what the various levels of Government are doing to help.

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests: ·Philip Holmans, World Tea House worldteahouse.ca

 Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

This is our third special COVID-19 episode.  We are going to start this episode with Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission. Paul is going to tell us the progress of the NS Business Labour Economic Coalition – the new official name – that was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. DHBC is an active member of this economic coalition. Plus, Paul will tell us about the new developments on provincial and federal relief programs.

We’ll also talk about what’s going on with businesses in Downtown Halifax since Nova Scotia has declared a State of Emergency on March 22. Other changes include HRM parking and transit during the pandemic; and we’ll finish with a list of what Downtown Halifax businesses are open and what’s open online.

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guest: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Listen to the latest update about how the Covid-19 Crisis is effecting the Downtown Halifax Business area.  Hosts Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills speak to DHBC CEO Paul MacKinnon about what's new and give updates of what's open, what's closed and more.

Producers:Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

Special thanks to:

Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Ivy and Allana sit down with their boss Paul MacKinnon, CEO, DHBC to go over the steps being taken for the Downtown Halifax Business area and go over the current list of cancellations and updates during the current Covid - 19 s crisis.

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests: · Paul MacKinnon, CEO, Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

Sunday, March 8, 2020 is International Women's Day.  This episode celebrates that with insights from Leslie Gascoigne, President, Trampoline Branding, Christine & Judy-Ann Allen, Owners, Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint and Sarah Craig, Owner, I Heart Bikes.  There's also a look at what is happening at the Discovery Centre over the March Break and more of The Coast Top Five Events and Bizz Buzz.  Enjoy. 

Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

104-1546 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

(902) 423-6658

Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

Guests:

· Leslie Gascoigne, President, Trampoline Branding  https://trampolinebranding.com/

· Christine & Judy-Ann Allen, Owners, Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint https://brawtajamaicanjerkjoint.ca/

· Sarah Craig, Owner, I Heart Bikes https://iheartbikeshfx.com/

· Jennifer Punch, Director of Marketing & Sales, Discovery Centre  https://thediscoverycentre.ca/

Bizz Buzz: Luke MacLaren, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Downtown Halifax Business Commission

The Coast Top Five Events: Morgan Mullin, Arts & Entertainment Editor, The Coast https://www.thecoast.ca/

Special thanks to: Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

Music: “Patching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)” by Bigideas

Email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]