Halifax Housing

• 5,800 housing units proposed for Halifax Exhibition Park, but concerns are being raised

  A developer has proposed building more than 5,800 housing units on the Halifax Exhibition Centre lands, but a councillor and some residents have concerns about the project.

  Canada

  Apr 9
  
• Developer proposes new Halifax neighbourhood, plan includes 3,500 housing units

  A new 14-building development consisting of 3,656 units is being proposed for an area along Halifax's Strawberry Hill Street and Windsor Street to help meet housing demand.

  Economy

  Mar 25
  
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• A N.S. student’s desperate search for a new home as she faces eviction

  Nova Scotia student Jules Cutler is on a desperate search for an affordable place to live and is worried she's on the edge of homelessness.

  Canada

  Jan 20
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• Nova Scotia Tories ignore objections to bill intended to fast-track Halifax housing

  The Progressive Conservative bill would require Halifax to work with the province to grant pre-qualified developers expedited approvals for residential units.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2023
• Federal government invests $79 million for new Halifax housing

  Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced $79-million for housing in the Halifax Regional municipality, aimed at curbing a housing crunch.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
• Nova Scotia to start building public housing again after 3 decades

  The units will be built on provincially-owned land close to existing public housing developments in Bridgewater, Kentville, Truro, Cape Breton and Halifax Regional Municipality.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh meets with N.S. university students to talk housing

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made a stop at Dalhousie University to speak to students Monday about the province-wide housing crisis. 

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
• Halifax considers changing demolition rules, taxing empty lots amid housing crisis

  Halifax regional council is looking at ways to change rules around demolition permits and empty lots to help keep more housing in the city.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Demand soars for survival kits for those sleeping rough in Halifax

  Requests for kits to help people live outside amid the housing crunch are already high. Now, the region is searching for a supplier to deliver the equipment to keep up with demand.

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
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• Woman says officer who accused her of assault kicked her during N.S. housing protest

  Natasha Danais testified today in Halifax provincial court on one charge of obstruction and three charges of assaulting police during the Aug. 18, 2021, protest.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023