by Kevin Russell | Sep 8, 2026 | Media Release, News
For Immediate Release HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s NDP continues to attack Nova Scotians who own and operate rental properties with their latest piece of legislation, Bill 258. “The NDP continue to propose ideas that punish and demonize the hard-working men and women...
by Kevin Russell | Sep 3, 2026 | News
Did You Know? Rent Controls Consistently Reduce Rental Housing Supply A recent report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies examined the theoretical and real-world effects of rent controls. The report found that while rent controls may lower housing costs for some...
by Kevin Russell | Sep 3, 2026 | News
Mount Hope Village Adds 57 Homes in Dartmouth Phase 3 of YWCA Halifax’s Mount Hope Village is complete, adding 57 townhouse units, including 40 affordable homes for families led by women and gender-diverse people. Affordable rents range from $1,075 per month for a...
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...
