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A new 50-bed shelter in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is expected to open sometime this month, according to the province. Community Services Minister Trevor Boudreau says the lease has been signed, but he won’t share the location — at least for now. “HRM is doing some safety inspections and …
Read More »Possible ‘significant’ snowfall to hit Nova Scotia this week, statement issued – Halifax
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about an early season snowfall this week. It said up to five centimetres of snow is expected Monday for parts of eastern and northern Nova Scotia, with up to 10 centimetres over the Cape …
Read More »3 newbies, 1 retirement for animal crime fighters at Halifax police – Halifax
The Halifax Regional Police have officially added three new furry friends to their force. Two dogs, named Cain and Kron, and a horse named Jewelz, were officially sworn in at police headquarters on Monday as officers welcomed the four-legged helpers to their crew. In a media release from Halifax police, …
Read More »N.S. housing crisis: Province plans to impose steeper registration fees for short-term rentals – Halifax
The Nova Scotia government plans to introduce new legislation this fall to further regulate short-term rentals and impose higher annual registration fees. Short-term rental owners are already required to register their properties through the province, with annual registration fees of $50 to $150, depending on the number of bedrooms. In …
Read More »Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 4, 2023 11:34 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren’t given clear title to their …
Read More »‘The need is there’: Lower Sackville to get large chunk of N.S. public housing investment – Halifax
Following the Nova Scotia government’s announcement that 222 public housing units will be built throughout the province, one Halifax Regional Municipality councillor is feeling an extra sense of optimism about how the new supply will impact his district. Coun. Paul Russell said it’s “fantastic” that $48 million of the funding …
Read More »N.S. gas prices drop by 5 cents thanks to interrupter clause – Halifax
Gas prices in Nova Scotia went down by five cents overnight into Thursday thanks to the interrupter clause, which allows the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board to make adjustments outside of the usual Friday price change. The minimum price of regular, unleaded self-serve gasoline in the Halifax area is …
Read More »Most of Nova Scotia’s lobster fleet well-suited to go electric: study – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 21, 2023 11:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size An environmental group has concluded that about 2,300 lobster boats operating off Nova Scotia are suitable candidates to switch from diesel to electric motors. A report released today by Oceans …
Read More »Former Sobeys chief executive and chair David Sobey dies at 92 – Halifax
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 19, 2023 10:24 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size David Sobey, a former chief executive and chair of the Sobeys Inc. grocery store chain, has died. He was 92 years old. Empire Co. Ltd., the parent company of Sobeys, says …
Read More »N.S. premier to Halifax council on housing crisis: Stop ‘stomping your feet’ at us – Halifax
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston shot back at Halifax municipal councillors, who recently criticized the province over a lack of affordable housing and the growing number of tent encampments. During a news conference after announcing his cabinet shuffle Thursday, Houston told reporters that municipalities should stop “pointing fingers” and instead …
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