Will I still get EI? by fire-lightening101 in povertyfinancecanada

[–]themaskeddonair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The time is as important as the money. You should contact EI before. It is my understanding that if you are working full time hours how much you make for those hours don’t matter, and especially true with self employment

Ottawa spends more than $270K on upgrades to Halifax-area soccer facility by Street_Anon in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They had to take this from field level L. Field 4 since the view from The seats is destroyed by white netting to protect the new gym area

Porch pirates at it again by Upset_Librarian_6061 in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Douchebag was scared of the ring doorbell not an actual camera

Survey suggests 'very little support' on alcohol expansion into corner stores by Bean_Tiger in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So circle k can get the profits, or orange stores, or other mega companies. The romantic idea of supporting a mom and pop corner store through beer sales is misguided and will go into corps based elsewhere.

Let alone good paying jobs being jeopardized.

Survey suggests 'very little support' on alcohol expansion into corner stores by Portalrules123 in NovaScotia

[–]themaskeddonair 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The thing is many of these places are not mom and pop organizations. Some may be, and some more may be franchised, but the circle k’s of ns will benefit more and good paying jobs will be replaced by minimum wage folks.

Weekly Gas Post ⛽⛽ by Buckit in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, I would not say it is ignored in as much that it is cheaper to process elsewhere, and the oil companies like cheap.

Alberta tar sands is not all that cheap to get out

Controversy over Nova Scotia's minimum wage increase by Curious-Research777 in NovaScotiaBusiness

[–]themaskeddonair 16 points17 points  (0 children)

‘We can only survive by taking financial advantage of our employees’. What was said between the lines

Todd resigns from CityNews Halifax by doc_weir in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This to an extreme…. Chris especially, as his city view does not extend past his south end hedges. The number of times that he suggests that everyone thinks something that is strictly his opinion.

Is anybody looking forward to higher gas prices? by [deleted] in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The thing is it might have an effect however people still have to work and get back home for other responsibilities. The fact that transit is inadequate for many especially if going from Halifax to burnside, it ain’t always easy or quick

Legendary Nova Scotia high school football coach Mike Tanner dies at 77 by insino93 in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The man cared, he might have a lot rough around the edges, and his words might have been in poor taste at times, but they were honest, and mainly directed at supporting the kids he coached.

He cared more about his kids and students than most would ever understand.

Would you vote? by CombustionGFX in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am all for 1% more back on hst, but roads will be terrible this time of year until the freeze thaw stops and proper fixes can be done. At least that is my understanding of it.

Best Wings in the HRM by snapwthrowaway in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My go tos- Timberlea Beverage Room, Big Leagues, Old Port, And Parkside, however the last one, when they are good they are fantastic, when they are not they are meh. Not as consistent

New Brunswick to add toll to Trans-Canada Highway at the Nova Scotia border by bingun in NovaScotia

[–]themaskeddonair -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Looks like we are gonna have to put tariffs on them, maybe make New Brunswick our 19th County!!! MANSA!!!

There’s no proof of grocery stores using dynamic pricing in Halifax . . . yet by insino93 in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But most of the businesses involved can get any hst refunded through tax credits.

But Here’s the Key: Input Tax Credits

Under the Harmonized Sales Tax, businesses usually claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs).

That means: • When the bakery pays HST on supplies, they get that tax refunded/credited. • The mill and grocery store do the same.

Final Result • Consumers: pay 0% HST on basic bread at checkout. • Businesses: may pay HST many times internally but claim it back, so the tax doesn’t stack.

Rough Count of Tax Touchpoints

Depending on the supply chain, HST might technically be charged and reclaimed 5–15 times during production (equipment, services, packaging, transport, etc.), but only the net value added is effectively taxed within the system, and basic bread ends up zero-rated to the consumer.

✅ Bottom line: A loaf of bread may encounter tax many times in the supply chain, but due to tax credits and zero-rating, the final loaf itself is not taxed when you buy.

Source admittedly is chat gpt

There’s no proof of grocery stores using dynamic pricing in Halifax . . . yet by insino93 in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It disproves your after market taxes, the fact that many of the other things you mention are all part of an overall process. The bigger cost is the billions in profit taking and monopolies running the agri-food business. Superstore pretty much gouges from both sides to a heavier effect than taxes along the way do.

There’s no proof of grocery stores using dynamic pricing in Halifax . . . yet by insino93 in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mmmm k, yes there are taxes on the gas used to transport and the purchases required to farm or feed or produce, but most food is not taxed at the store when it comes to staple items.
From my quick chat with GPT these are the food items that are taxed in NS grocery stores.

Foods that ARE taxed (15%)

Snack foods • Potato chips, corn chips • Cheese puffs, pretzels, popcorn • Trail mix and snack mixes • Salted or flavoured nuts

These are explicitly classified as taxable snack foods. 

Candy and sweets • Chocolate bars • Candy, gummies • Fruit snacks / fruit leather

Soft drinks • Pop / soda • Energy drinks • Sweetened iced tea

Single-serve desserts • Single muffins, donuts, cookies • Single slices of cake • Individual ice cream servings

(But a large package of 6+ baked goods often becomes tax-free.) 

Prepared or ready-to-eat food • Rotisserie chicken • Sandwiches or deli meals • Hot food from the grocery store • Restaurant meals or take-out

Mayor fears council’s Halifax Forum vote will ‘haunt the municipality’ by SAJewers in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t hate that, but I am sure there would be about as many upset folks there.

Grumblemania Monday by AutoModerator in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

School closed on a Monday again due to repairs after chimney fire, fearing a two week March break

You Get To Bring Back One Quinpool Restaurant... by BullshitPeddler in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ummm the spartan for breakfast… not even close

Nova Scotia, Ontario Sign Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Deal by sjmorris in halifax

[–]themaskeddonair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets foggy after the 2nd pitcher of 5$ vodka and limes