by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2024 | News
IPOANS appeared before HRM’s Budget Committee on Wednesday presenting the following presentation. Statement by Kevin Russell Budget Committee Halifax Regional Council January 24, 2024 Mr. Mayor, Councillors, and Staff: Thank you for the opportunity to present on...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2024 | News
Centre Plan Update: District 5 Changes HRM has released details on proposed changes to the Centre Plan. I would have included this in my E-Newsletter earlier this week, but I didn’t know this was going live until January’s edition was already sent. The proposed...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2024 | News
A new registry of bad tenants — and some landlords too — is gaining traction in Ontario Online database Openroom says it hosted almost 2 million searches in past year A new registry of delinquent Ontario tenants — and some unscrupulous landlords — is gaining traction...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 19, 2024 | News
Population growth has been positive for Nova Scotia. The mix of sources needs to be managed. – Bill Black Nova Scotia’s population grew by 30,750 residents in the twelve months ending September 30th. That robust number conceals worrying trends. The rate of...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 19, 2024 | News
Canada Considering Cap On International Students, Says Immigration Minister Immigration Minister Marc Miller expressed his commitment to closely examine the influx of international students and temporary residents entering Canada amid growing concerns over the...
by Kevin Russell | Jan 19, 2024 | News
Canadian Mortgage Rates May Resume Climb As Bond Yields Surge Canadian real estate buyers have been motivated by falling mortgage rates, but that may change soon. Government of Canada (GoC) 5-year bond yields have been climbing sharply. The yield, which helps...
