by Kevin Russell | Nov 25, 2023 | News
Developer aims to restore old Dartmouth post office, add 26-storey tower Major changes to the landmark heritage building require Halifax regional council’s OK DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Vacant for years, the old sandstone Dartmouth post office could soon see new life — with a...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 25, 2023 | News
Halifax’s looming money problems take shape Mayor Savage says bad decisions around development are really coming back to bite the city this year. The Audit & Finance Standing Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15, to get an update on Halifax’s financial performance in...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 25, 2023 | News
Houston government says it has high hopes for ‘outside-the-box’ housing programs Province hoping home renos, private room rentals will create 820 new living spaces The Nova Scotia Government is hoping its partnership with Happipad, a room rental platform,...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 20, 2023 | News
In its 203-page decision, the regulator said: “The board cannot simply disallow N.S. Power’s reasonable costs to make rates more affordable. These principles ensure fair rates and the financial health of a utility so it can continue to invest in the system...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 20, 2023 | News
1970s-era office tower being converted into rental apartments in downtown Halifax New version of Centennial Building should be move-in ready in 2 years, says developer A Halifax developer says his company’s plans to convert a 1970s-era office tower into...
by Kevin Russell | Nov 20, 2023 | News
Commentary: Vacant Halifax lots and the reactive mess we are in Jeffrey Biggar is an assistant professor at Dalhousie’s School of Planning Empty lots in Halifax reflect the unintended consequence of plans to add more housing. It’s hard to feel hopeful about progress...
