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More than 3,700 homes in Nova Scotia aren’t available to families seeking permanent housing because they are listed as short-term vacation rentals, according to research by a Halifax community group. Neighbours Speak Up compiled data from the Government of Nova Scotia’s short-term accommodations registry — as well as short-term rental …
Read More »Halifax confirms support for World Juniors following Hockey Canada resignations
Halifax Regional Council has confirmed its support for the IIHF World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton, following news that Hockey Canada’s board will resign. Speaking during a special council meeting Tuesday evening, Mayor Mike Savage said the way Hockey Canada has handled allegations of sexual assault by players is “wrong,” …
Read More »Untreated wastewater again being released into harbour, Halifax Water says
Halifax Water is again asking people to stay away from Halifax harbour and flush less. In a news release Sunday night, the utility said a wastewater pump failure is causing “screened but untreated” wastewater to be released into the harbour. “Residents and visitors are strongly advised not to go swimming or …
Read More »Halifax rooming house to raise rent 30%, but only for tenants on income assistance
After living in a Halifax rooming house for close to 14 years, Barry Smith came home from work one evening in June to find a troubling letter taped to his door. The note from his new landlords said the monthly rent per room in the 29-unit house at 6273 North St. will …
Read More »As neighbours move out, this Halifax renter is refusing to be ‘renovicted’
Inside a bright green building on Church Street in Halifax, Stacey Gomez sits at her desk, working on her computer. Her home is peaceful, filled with art and plants. Outside, workers saw and hammer. Gomez is one of the last people left in the seven-unit building. In March, all the tenants …
Read More »‘I’m back to square one’: Halifax woman loses apartment after refusing to pay illegal deposit
When Kirsten Parnell went to sign a lease for a one-bedroom apartment in Halifax two weeks ago, she thought her gruelling search for a place to live was over. She was wrong. Before securing the apartment, Parnell was asked to provide a co-signer and pay first and last months’ rent on …
Read More »‘Perfect fit’: Halifax woman unknowingly buys used roller skates she owned 40 years ago
At the age of 60, Renée Forrestall wanted to get back into roller-skating. It had been more than 40 years since she put on a pair of skates. The Halifax resident thought returning to the activity would be a fun way to exercise. She bought new skates and practised for a week, …
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