Finding housing solutions by working together By Kevin Russell When Nova Scotians talk about housing, the conversation can take on many different forms. With expectations that Nova Scotians will be voting in elections soon — both provincially and federally — the more...

FIVE IDEAS TO IMPROVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND LONG-TERM TENANCY Regardless of who wins the next election, Nova Scotia rental property owners are hoping for positive action to improve the availability of affordable housing for Nova Scotians. Kevin Russell, the...

Proposal for 23-storey building near Halifax Common to head to regional council A public hearing on the Robie Street development will be held in September A  23-storey apartment building proposal that is highly unpopular with the residents of a neighbourhood near the...

Will Highrise On Gottingen Street In Halifax Finally Get Approval? HALIFAX — Joseph Arab’s years-long quest to build a highrise behind the historic Victoria Hall on Gottingen Street appears to be coming to a close. On July 13, Halifax And West Community Council voted...

Why construction insurance rates are starting to climb Canada’s lack of skilled workers means construction projects may not be hitting the mark in terms of quality and craftsmanship, leading to the greater likelihood of an insurance claim. It’s already happening,...

N.S. to spend $25M on affordable housing programs Majority to be spent on creating 600 to 900 affordable units The Nova Scotia government announced on Tuesday it will spend $25 million on affordable housing programs, a move that follows the release of a report in June...

Housing Shortage: Stop Penalizing Investors As a result of the shortage of affordable housing in Montreal, certain voices have been calling on the government to freeze rents. While the intention behind this request is laudable, as a practical matter, it misses the...

TDP Newsletter Summer 2021 - Atlantic Edition. Residential property prices in Halifax Regional Municipality have risen by 38% over the past two years. Is this a Bubble, are prices going to crash and if so, when? We delve into the data. The hospitality industry has...

Crackdown finds banned barbecues at 144 P.E.I. apartment buildings Fire inspectors order barbecues off balconies across province after devastating fire It was an explosion that woke Loyola Griffin from a deep sleep that night. "Like a bomb going off," he said. "I'll...

Everyone should be angry and frustrated at the current housing crisis. Last week there was an outpouring of concern, frustration, and anger about the lack of affordable housing in Nova Scotia, especially around providing safe and appropriate housing for the most...