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…
Eighty five new transitional housing units open at HRM Shelter Villages
From a release HALIFAX: Eighty-five new transitional housing units for people experiencing homelessness are now open in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). “Shelter villages offer a safe place to call home…
Province supports new affordable housing in Dartmouth
From a press release DARTMOUTH: New energy efficient and affordable housing will soon be available in Dartmouth. The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia’s True North II development is almost…
N.S. announces support those living in RV’s at Shubie Campground
DARTMOUTH: People renting RV spaces in Shubie Campground in Dartmouth will have the option to stay there this winter. Up to 17 spaces will be available, compared with 12 last…
Province announces transfer of public housing units to Preston area housing fund
From a press release: PRESTON: N.S. has transferred ownership of 48 public housing units in Cherry Brook, Lake Loon, North Preston and East Preston to the Preston Area Housing Fund,…
COLUMN: Housing plan shows progress, helps with cost of living
The following is a column from Premier Tim Houston: One way to tackle the cost of living is to make owning a home and renting more affordable. That’s why our…
Province announces investment into community housing repairs
HALIFAX: Investments in community housing infrastructure and repair projects are helping people across the province stay in safe and affordable housing and will be doing so for years to come.…
N.S. to adopt 2020 National Building Codes
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is preparing to adopt the 2020 National Building Codes starting April 1, 2025. “Adoption of the 2020 national codes marks a new era in building construction that…