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...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 20, 2026 | News
RHPNS Appears Before HRM Budget Committee On Wednesday, November 10, RHPNS Director Ursula Eckoldt and Executive Director Kevin Russell addressed the HRM Budget Committee regarding the proposed 10.9% property tax increase. As with previous budget discussions, there...
by Kevin Russell | Mar 3, 2026 | Media Release, News
By Kevin Russell, Executive Director, Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia Safe, secure housing for everyone is a shared expectation. Nobody would argue otherwise. But what is the best way to get there? Recently, advocates from Dalhousie Legal Aid and Canadian Centre...
by Kevin Russell | Feb 4, 2026 | News
HRM releases draft 2026–27 operating and capital budget plans Halifax Regional Municipality has released its draft 2026–27 Budget and Business Plan along with the draft 2026–27 Capital Budget, outlining proposed operating priorities, capital investments, and funding...
