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...

Valley firefighters urge caution after charging e‑bike leads to house fire Fire officials in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley are warning against unsupervised e‑bike charging after a recent house fire caused by an overloaded electrical outlet. They urge residents to...

Nova Scotia Rents and New Listings — May 2025 New CBC data shows a modest increase in rental demand across Nova Scotia during May, driven by a shortage of new listings. Rising rents continue in key markets, putting pressure on affordability in urban centres like...

Average Family to Save $280 from Federal Tax Cuts: PBO According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the average Canadian family is expected to save $280 annually under the Liberal government’s new tax cuts. Critics say the savings may be insufficient to offset...