by Kevin Russell | Jul 11, 2025 | News
N.S. Premier criticizes Halifax council, may alter governance to address housing Premier Tim Houston accused Halifax Regional Council of being “seriously disconnected” from residents on key issues like traffic and housing. He suggested empowering the mayor with...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 11, 2025 | News
Halifax mayor calls for fresh leadership at City Hall Halifax MP Andy Fillmore says Nova Scotia should consider adopting “strong-mayor” powers to reduce bureaucratic delays and accelerate housing development. In an interview with CBC, Fillmore pointed to Halifax’s...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 11, 2025 | News
St. Peters water utility raises alarms over minister’s intervention The board of the St. Peters water utility in Nova Scotia is raising public concerns about ministerial interference in operational matters. The utility claims that such intervention may...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 4, 2025 | News
Nova Scotia defends $1.3 M home-sharing housing program Nova Scotia’s government is defending its nearly $1.3 million two-year home-sharing pilot (Happipad), which has resulted in 60 leases so far. The program matches tenants with homeowners to increase affordable...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 4, 2025 | News
Chender criticizes costly provincial housing initiative NDP Leader Claudia Chender is criticizing the Houston government’s $1.3-million contract with home-sharing platform Happipad, calling it an ineffective solution to Nova Scotia’s housing crisis. With only 60...
by Kevin Russell | Jul 4, 2025 | News
Halifax least affordable in Canada for transportation and housing, says RBC index A new RBC cost-of-living index shows Halifax ranks lowest in affordability among Canadian cities when housing and transportation costs are combined. Households in Halifax are spending...
