Nova Scotia Expands Authority to Intervene in Halifax Housing Decisions CBC reports that Nova Scotia will extend and expand its authority to intervene in Halifax housing-related decisions. The move reinforces the province’s role in accelerating housing supply and...

Nova Scotia Budget 2026–27: Deficit Narrows Slightly, Housing and Health Spending Continue Amid Fiscal Restraint Nova Scotia’s 2026–27 Budget projects a $1.24 billion deficit, slightly improved from the current year but higher than originally forecast due to increased...

Province Will Not Extend Freeze on Halifax Development Charges The Nova Scotia government has confirmed it will not extend the freeze on Halifax development charges, allowing municipal fees on new construction to resume. Development charges are levied to help fund...

Credit Agency Analysis Suggests Nova Scotia’s True Fiscal Pressure May Be Larger Than the Headline Deficit Credit-rating agency Morningstar DBRS says Nova Scotia’s latest budget reflects rising fiscal pressure, with debt growth and capital spending pushing overall...

Canadian Rental Market Faces Mixed Conditions in 2026 Storeys reports that Canada’s rental market is entering 2026 with mixed signals, including increased supply in some urban centres alongside persistent affordability pressures. While new completions may ease vacancy...

THE STOP THE PROPERTY TAX HIKE CAMPAIGN IS MAKING AN IMPACT AT CITY HALL The Stop the Property Tax Hike campaign is clearly resonating — and it is being felt at the Halifax Regional Municipality Budget Committee. A tense exchange unfolded as Kevin Russell, Executive...

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...

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...

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...

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...