HALIFAX On the bustling Halifax waterfront, there is cautious optimism about the future when it comes to the pandemic. We ve done a really good job of keeping people informed of what s coming, and what we need to do, says Tyler Swan. It s mostly other provinces I m worried about, adds Jenna Payzant. Like New Brunswick and what their decisions are, and Alberta. When asked if she s feels more optimistic now than she did several months ago, Payzant says she s definitely more optimistic now. Food industry worker Chris Black is also trying to stay positive, after being unemployed due to the pandemic for more than a year now.