N.S. making historic investments in municipalities
HALIFAX: All 49 municipalities across the province will see the benefits of a new service exchange agreement signed between the province and each of its municipalities on March 28. The…
Province announces public housing for Bible Hill
BIBLE HILL: New public housing in Colchester County will give up to 20 people a place to call home. Dave Ritcey, MLA for Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River, on behalf of Municipal…
Province, HRM announce more housing for Bedford West
BEDFORD: More housing is coming to Bedford West as Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) work together to issue a development agreement for a project on Kearney Lake Road.…
HRM issues statement on de-designation locations
HALIFAX: Over the past several weeks, the municipality has been taking a number of steps to provide supports to those experiencing homelessness in our region, and particularly to those sleeping…
N.S. Budget: Building Nova Scotia, Faster sees supports for Central Nova Scotia
From a press release: EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Income tax fairness, a universal lunch program for children in public schools, more resources for healthcare and more support for Nova Scotians to…
Chender: Budget doesn’t do enough to give N.S. families a break
From a press release: HALIFAX: Nova Scotia NDP Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement on Feb. 29 in response to the Houston government’s 2024 Budget: “Money for a school…
Municipal Affairs and Housing responds to questions on Fall River Special designation area from us
FALL RIVER: With more housing needed more across Nova Scotia, that’s why a contentious proposed development in Fall River received approval under provincial legislation. The provincial Department of Municipal Affairs…
IPOANS: Ending, restricting fixed-term leases will put thousands at risk of losing homes
DARTMOUTH: A new survey of rental housing providers by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS) is highlighting the importance of keeping fixed term leases. The January 2024…
Chender: NDP would prioritize housing for Nova Scotians if they formed government
FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP are ready to go to battle for Nova Scotians. That’s the messaging Leader Claudia Chender brought to the caucus retreat the party had for…
OPINION Piece: Climate action and affordability go hand in hand
The following is an opinion piece submitted to The Laker News by Charlotte Mendel of Enfield. In 2024, Alberta and Ontario need to stop blocking the transition to renewable energy.…