by Kevin Russell | Sep 3, 2026 | News
Bank of Canada Holds Policy Rate at 2.25% The Bank of Canada maintained its overnight policy rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate remaining at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. Canada’s economy grew by 3.3% in the second quarter, supported by consumption, exports,...
by Kevin Russell | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Government Asked for Expert Advice—Then Ignored It DID YOU KNOW? Nova Scotia’s Affordable Housing Commission recommended ending the temporary rent cap in 2022. Instead, the Province repeatedly extended it—first through 2023, then 2025 and now 2027. Sources: Nova...
by Kevin Russell | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Mayor Calls for Clearer Priorities in HRM Capital Spending Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore says HRM must become more disciplined and transparent in deciding which capital projects proceed—and which must wait. Responding to findings from HRM’s Auditor General, the Mayor...
by Kevin Russell | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Halifax Asked to Consider Maximum Indoor Temperature for Rental Housing Calls are growing for Halifax to establish a maximum allowable indoor temperature for rental housing during periods of extreme heat. The proposal would expand municipal regulation beyond existing...
by Kevin Russell | Aug 14, 2026 | News
Rent Control Is the Answer—Until Renters Look for Lower Rents DID YOU KNOW? During a Nova Scotia legislative committee hearing, ACORN Chair Heather Clark, concerned about the province’s high rents, said she was considering moving to Edmonton or Regina, where she could...
