Room for improvement: in defence of East Coast education
Business leaders give educational institutions a failing grade; Don Bureaux says they have a lot to learn
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Open and Shut January 2019
Atlantic Canada saw the opening of its first vegan butcher in January, along with several axe-throwing lounges. We said goodbye to several national chains and quite a few restaurants too. (Image by Gabby Peyton)
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Happy Anniversary!
Is your business celebrating a significant anniversary this year? We’re looking for companies in Atlantic Canada that have been in business for 30 or more years to feature in a NEW podcast that we’ll be launching soon. D & G’s Good News Report will celebrate regional entrepreneurs and the businesses that make our economy go round. Interested in being on the show? Get in touch with D (dchafe@atlanticbusinessmagazine.com) or G (gpeyton@atlanticbusinessmagazine.com) for more information.

Peppereka offers fast-casual dining in Dartmouth
A new fresh-casual restaurant opened on the corner of Burnside Drive and Wright Avenue in Dartmouth on Feb. 1. The concept, developed by Dean Madill, the Food Service Manager of Wilsons Fuels, focuses on healthy food on the run and is aimed at the busy 9-to-5 crowd. Dine-in and made to order grab-and-go options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner like bacon Benny breakfast ciabattas, house-made chili, or dilled salmon warm bowls. (Image source: Peppereka Facebook page)
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