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Provincial Government

60 leases signed through Nova Scotia’s $1.3M home-sharing contract – $21,666 per lease CityNews Halifax reports that Nova Scotia’s two-year, $1.3 million contract with Happipad, aimed at matching tenants with homeowners in shared housing arrangements, has led to...

HRM

Halifax Prepares for 1 Million Residents with New Growth Plan Halifax council approved an ambitious long-term growth strategy aiming to accommodate up to 1 million residents by 2090. The plan calls for densification, improved transit infrastructure, and diversified...

CBRM

CBRM Faces Tension as New Housing Developments Approved In Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Regional Municipality, conflicts have emerged between residents and local council over approvals for new housing projects. Critics argue new developments could depress property values...

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...