Nova Scotia
REMI Network
Accessibility advances in Nova Scotia workplaces
Nova Scotia's Accessibility Advisory Board released a set of recommendations to guide the province's accessibility employment standard.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Nova Scotia extends rent cap, amends RTA
The Province of Nova Scotia has extended its five per cent rent cap to 2027, in addition to announcing other amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
More Nova Scotians now eligible for rent supplement
Effective August 23, low-income Nova Scotians who are spending 40% or more of their household income on rent may be eligible for a rent supplement, down from the previously required 50%.
REMI Network
Ontario and Nova Scotia form skilled trades partnership
The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople.
REMI Network
Nova Scotia amends fees for condo developers
Nova Scotia is lowering fees for most new and phased condo developments to increase housing in the province.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New short-term rental regulations coming to Nova Scotia
Taking effect on September 30th, Nova Scotia's new short-term rental regulations are intended to help make more long-term housing available.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
More lucrative support for NS accessory units
Nova Scotia homeowners now have more lucrative support to create secondary or backyard residential suites and an expanded list of prospective tenants.
REMI Network
Work begins on QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion
The largest healthcare construction project in Nova Scotia’s history is now underway.
Canadian Property Management
Nova Scotia solicits solar power providers
The application process is now open for prospective developer/owners who would be expected to enter a power purchase agreement with Nova Scotia Power and sell power subscriptions to consumers.
REMI Network
Nova Scotia’s commits $1.6B for capital projects
The Nova Scotia government plans to spend over $1.6 billion on capital projects in the coming fiscal year, including hospitals, schools, and roads and highways.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending
Nova Scotia announces it will build new public housing units with a 2024-25 funding commitment that equates to less than 1 per cent of the provincial capital plan.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A first Passive House retrofit in Halifax
Once complete, it will serve as an inspiration for others pursuing deep retrofits of existing buildings, an endeavour that offers the most hope for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Halifax.
REMI Network
Nova Scotia funding 31 clean energy projects
Nova Scotia is funding 31 clean energy projects with the goal of cutting GHG emissions across the province.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Nova Scotia releases “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan
The Nova Scotia government has just released its five-year “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan, representing a projected $1-billion investment.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
NS asserting more control in housing arena
Newly introduced Bill 329 includes dozens of amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to impose new requirements and give the Province more authority over planning and development.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub
The new Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) has an agenda to help nurture retrofit expertise and connect property and facilities managers to a range of services for pursuing decarbonization.
REMI Network
Atlantic Canada’s first purpose-built net-zero cultural facility
The theatre was established in 1976 and has produced more than 75 new Canadian works.
