Casino blames sluggish economy for Sydney layoffs
More than a dozen employees of Casino Nova Scotia in Sydney have been told their jobs no longer exist, with a company spokesperson blaming a poor economy for the layoffs. Howard Blank of the Great Canadian Gaming Corp., which owns and operates the Sydney and Halifax casinos, said the company has cut 16 or more part-time and full-time positions effective immediately. The Sydney location employs …
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