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E-Bikes & E-Scooters

Valley firefighters urge caution after charging e‑bike leads to house fire Fire officials in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley are warning against unsupervised e‑bike charging after a recent house fire caused by an overloaded electrical outlet. They urge residents to...

Rents

Nova Scotia Rents and New Listings — May 2025 New CBC data shows a modest increase in rental demand across Nova Scotia during May, driven by a shortage of new listings. Rising rents continue in key markets, putting pressure on affordability in urban centres like...

Federal Government

Average Family to Save $280 from Federal Tax Cuts: PBO According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the average Canadian family is expected to save $280 annually under the Liberal government’s new tax cuts. Critics say the savings may be insufficient to offset...

Mortgage Funding

New Mortgages Surge in April: $9.1B in New Debt Canadian households registered $9.1 billion in new mortgage debt during April. Despite affordability pressures, demand for financing persists—a sign of continuing housing market activity. [Read Full...

Fixed Term Leases

Nova Scotia Landlords Use Fixed-Term Leases to Remove Tenants, Critics Say Rental Housing Nova Scotia responded to claims about fixed-term lease abuse in a recent CBC article. Executive Director Kevin Russell emphasized that fixed-term leases are not loopholes, but...