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Fixed-Term Leases

Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending The Nova Scotia is preparing for modest housing spending, equating to 4.6 per cent of its capital plan for 2024-25. Newly tabled figures pledge $74.2 million for public and student housing in $1.6 billion worth of intended...

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Nova Scotia – Capital Budget

Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending The Nova Scotia is preparing for modest housing spending, equating to 4.6 per cent of its capital plan for 2024-25. Newly tabled figures pledge $74.2 million for public and student housing in $1.6 billion worth of intended...

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Property Assessments

Landlord 'between anger and helplessness' as his property value on affordable housing units more than doubles in Truro, N.S. TRURO, N.S. — Mike Scherz was shocked when he saw his 2024 property value assessment. Scherz is a landlord who owns a five-unit apartment...

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HRM Board of Police of Commissioners

IPOANS appeared before HRM's Board of Police Commissioners, advocating for adequate funding for HRPD. Statement by Kevin Russell HRM Board of Police Commissioners February 7, 2024 Mayor, Councillors, Commissioner Kent, Members of the Board of Police Commissioners...

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Development

More than 6,000 residential units planned in Bedford Commons development BEDFORD, N.S. — A developer is pitching 27 buildings between six and 33 storeys tall for the Bedford Commons. When complete, it would mean a new neigbhourhood with 6,216 residential units, plus...

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Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada More Concerned About Inflation Than Speeches Imply The BoC is concerned the slowdown hasn’t brought inflation lower already. Canada’s central bank projected an “everything is under control” attitude at last month’s announcement. The Bank of Canada (BoC)...

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Development

Mic Mac Mall Adding Retail Tenants as Landlord Plans Massive On-Site Mixed-Use Redevelopment It’s been a very busy time for leasing in the past year or so for Mic Mac Mall, which is Atlantic Canada’s largest enclosed shopping centre, located in Dartmouth, across the...

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HRM Centre Plan

District 7 Update – Centre Plan update and District 7 changes Access this update by visiting Waye Mason, Councillor, District 7 website.

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Rents

Halifax experienced historic rent increases, maintained 'very low' vacancy rate in 2023 The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's rental market report for 2023 was released Wednesday The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Halifax is up 11 per cent year...

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HRM 2024 Budget Committee Hearing

IPOANS appeared before HRM's Budget Committee on Wednesday presenting the following presentation. Statement by Kevin Russell Budget Committee Halifax Regional Council January 24, 2024 Mr. Mayor, Councillors, and Staff: Thank you for the opportunity to present on the...

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