by Kevin Russell | Apr 9, 2026 | News
HALIFAX, NS – In less than two months, support for the Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign has jumped from 1,100 to 6,053. Campaign data shows that residents and businesses across the entire Halifax Regional Municipality have signed on. “This isn’t one neighbourhood...
by Kevin Russell | Apr 9, 2026 | News
Call to action urges Halifax residents to oppose Forum spending and tax pressures Numbers don’t vote. People do. And Council needs to be reminded of that – loudly. Right now, a $126 million Halifax Forum rebuild is being treated like a feel-good project inside...
by Kevin Russell | Apr 9, 2026 | News
Halifax mayor questions effectiveness of efforts to limit budget increases Halifax’s mayor has indicated uncertainty over whether recent efforts to control budget growth were successful, as cost pressures continue to drive spending decisions. The comments come ahead...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Halifax construction slowdown drives decline in Nova Scotia building investment Nova Scotia building construction investment declined 1.0% in January 2026, led by a 5.1% drop in Halifax, while activity outside the city increased. Residential construction fell 2.0%,...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Nova Scotia population declines for second consecutive quarter as non-permanent resident losses accelerate Nova Scotia’s population declined by 1,783 (-0.16%) in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 1,090,074, marking a second consecutive quarterly decrease and the first...
