Landlords say real‑estate agents drive bad tenant placements CBC reports that many landlords are blaming real-estate agents for substandard tenant placements, citing lack of diligent screening and poor communication. This has led to property damage and rent arrears in...

N.S. Premier criticizes Halifax council, may alter governance to address housing Premier Tim Houston accused Halifax Regional Council of being “seriously disconnected” from residents on key issues like traffic and housing. He suggested empowering the mayor with...

Halifax mayor calls for fresh leadership at City Hall Halifax MP Andy Fillmore says Nova Scotia should consider adopting “strong-mayor” powers to reduce bureaucratic delays and accelerate housing development. In an interview with CBC, Fillmore pointed to Halifax’s...

St. Peters water utility raises alarms over minister's intervention The board of the St. Peters water utility in Nova Scotia is raising public concerns about ministerial interference in operational matters. The utility claims that such intervention may compromise...

Nova Scotia defends $1.3 M home-sharing housing program Nova Scotia’s government is defending its nearly $1.3 million two-year home-sharing pilot (Happipad), which has resulted in 60 leases so far. The program matches tenants with homeowners to increase affordable...

Chender criticizes costly provincial housing initiative NDP Leader Claudia Chender is criticizing the Houston government’s $1.3-million contract with home-sharing platform Happipad, calling it an ineffective solution to Nova Scotia’s housing crisis. With only 60...

Halifax least affordable in Canada for transportation and housing, says RBC index A new RBC cost-of-living index shows Halifax ranks lowest in affordability among Canadian cities when housing and transportation costs are combined. Households in Halifax are spending...

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 60...

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 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...