A Nova Scotia judge has heard that progress is being made toward securing a deal for the proposed sale of the SaltWire Network and The Halifax Herald. The two financially troubled companies operate Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain. Those leading the restructuring process say the deal could see all or part of the insolvent businesses sold to one or more bidders. The judge has extended the companies’ protection from creditors until June 28th. Saltwire owns a number of news publications across Atlantic Canada including Halifax’s Chronicle Herald, and The Guardian and Journal Pioneer.