First residents move in at new affordable housing location
DARTMOUTH: The first residents of 32 new affordable homes for women and their children in Dartmouth have moved in, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Residents of these…
N.S. NDP issue statement on provincial changes to rent supplement program
From a press release HALIFAX: NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement today in response to the Houston government’s decision to expand the rent supplement program: “We are relieved…
New regulations remove barriers, create more opportunities in HRM for housing, says province
HALIFAX: The province is taking further action to remove barriers and create more opportunities for housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). “Nova Scotians need more housing, and that need is…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Mason enjoys working with volunteer groups, looks to make HRM better
The following is a video story supported by Waye Mason in his run to be HRM Mayor FALL RIVER: Waye Mason is getting an idea of the hard work volunteers…
Addressing housing crisis vital to improve health outcomes, N.S. NDP say
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia New Democrats continue to call on the Houston government to address the housing crisis and improve health outcomes for Nova Scotians. The Standing Committee on Health…
More supportive housing in HRM, new website announced by province
HALIFAX: People experiencing homelessness in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) now have more options with the addition of 55 new supportive housing units. “Supportive housing provides people a safe place to…
New NSCC housing in Dartmouth, Stellarton to welcome 150 students
DARTMOUTH/STELLARTON: The first two of seven Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) on-campus housing projects are complete and will welcome the first 150 students for the fall term. Premier Tim Houston…
Enhancements to Down Payment Assistance Program in HRM, East Hants
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: Enhancements to the Province’s Down Payment Assistance Program mean more homes in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and the Municipality of East Hants qualify and first-time homebuyers can receive…
PM Trudeau announces federal plan to grow communities and building more homes, faster
DARTMOUTH: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Dartmouth on Tuesday April 2 announcing a top up of the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund, one of the key measures that will…
Feds, province announce $15 million investment for housing, infrastructure upgrades in East Hants
ELMSDALE: Three levels of government are partnering to bring $15 million of housing and other infrastructure upgrades to the Municipality of East Hants (MEH). The funding from the federal and…