by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Credit Agency Analysis Suggests Nova Scotia’s True Fiscal Pressure May Be Larger Than the Headline Deficit Credit-rating agency Morningstar DBRS says Nova Scotia’s latest budget reflects rising fiscal pressure, with debt growth and capital spending pushing overall...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Canadian Rental Market Faces Mixed Conditions in 2026 Storeys reports that Canada’s rental market is entering 2026 with mixed signals, including increased supply in some urban centres alongside persistent affordability pressures. While new completions may ease vacancy...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
THE STOP THE PROPERTY TAX HIKE CAMPAIGN IS MAKING AN IMPACT AT CITY HALL The Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign is clearly resonating — and it is being felt at the Halifax Regional Municipality Budget Committee. A tense exchange unfolded as Kevin Russell, Executive...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Nova Scotia Legislature – Spring Session The Nova Scotia Legislature spring session opens Monday, February 23. with the tabling of the 2026/27 Budget against an projected $1.4 billon deficit. The government have already publicly communicated program cuts and a...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
CBRM Residents Voice Frustration Over Property Assessment Increases Residents in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality are expressing concern over rising property assessments, citing affordability impacts and potential tax increases. Higher assessments can translate...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Faculty Raise Concerns Over CBU Housing Plan Amid Residence Vacancies Faculty at Cape Breton University are questioning the institution’s housing strategy as residence vacancies emerge, raising concerns about financial sustainability and enrollment assumptions. The...
