New Long-Term care home opens early in Bedford
BEDFORD: Seniors now have more access to long-term care with 144 new, modern single rooms opening early at Moody Hall in Bedford. Originally slated to open this summer, the first…
New Special Planning Area designated; two major studies complete
HRM: More homes will be built faster in designated planning areas in Bedford and Halifax, the Minister for Growth and Development said Friday morning. Community studies are complete for two…
Groundbreaking housing strategy revealed by African N.S. Black Community Housing Council
CHERRY BROOK: Addressing the housing challenges faced by African Nova Scotians (ANS), the Nova Scotian African Black Community Housing Council (NSBCHC) unveiled an innovative Housing Strategy on May 15. Recent…
More than half of Canadians choosing to improve, not move, as financial crisis hits the housing market
As mortgage rates continue to be high, 55 percent of Canadians admit they would choose to improve their current home rather than move house. But with an ongoing skills shortage,…
Province announces new supportive housing for youth, young families
HALFAX: More youth and young families will soon have access to safe, supportive housing through a partnership between Phoenix Youth Programs, the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia and the…
Tiny Home program grads ready to tackle N.S. housing shortage
From a release WOLFVILLE: A group of graduates is ready to help tackle Nova Scotia’s housing shortage after completing the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Program. The 10-week program, led by…
Singh, NDP signal intentions to unlock public lands for more affordable housing
From a release MONTREAL, QUE.: Canada needs six million new homes. Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh unveiled the first step in the NDP plan March 24 to use every available…
Frustration with establishment parties leads Slaney to run for PPC
FALL RIVER: Ryan Slaney is putting his name forward for federal politics because he wants to be part of making a better future for his children and for all Canadians.…
Housing plan progress exceeds targets in first year, province says
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s five-year housing plan is meeting or exceeding all targets and is getting more people in housing, faster, the Minister of Growth & Development said on Monday. A…
Sipekne’katik First Nation achieves FMB’s highest level of financial systems certification
SIPEKNE’KATIK FIRST NATION: A Central Nova Scotia First Nation has received Financial Management System (FMS) Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means that Sipekn’katik’s finance and…