Municipal politicians call for basic income supports
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Municipal politicians call for basic income supports
Description
14 minutes ago
As more Nova Scotians struggle with the rising cost of living, some municipal politicians are now calling for guaranteed basic income supports to help alleviate financial challenges. Advocates say the program could help lift many out of poverty, and have widespread social benefits. Mitchell Bailey reports.
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Municipal politicians call for basic income supports02:22 | 14 minutes ago -
Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026 -
Pianocean brings unique performance to Halifax01:57 | July 17, 2026 -
Nova Scotia makes alcohol sales easier for businesses01:24 | July 15, 2026 -
Nova Scotia Power Inc. says late fees will return for first time since cyberattack02:18 | July 15, 2026 -
Halifax Transit tap-to-pay delayed02:00 | July 14, 2026 -
New polling shows Atlantic Canadians experience some of Canada’s heaviest financial pressures02:11 | July 13, 2026 -
Maritime restaurants dealing with rising cost of haddock01:52 | July 13, 2026 -
Unsafe sleep practices linked to 20 infant deaths over 5 years: N.B. chief coroner01:55 | July 13, 2026 -
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Halifax tenant has no place to call home after apartment unit demolished02:19 | June 16, 2026 -
Booze could soon be sold at Sullivan’s Pond as part of summertime event02:19 | June 16, 2026 -
Theft, crime hurting Spring Garden Road’s image, Halifax business association says02:07 | June 15, 2026 -
Low vacancy and high rents keep pressure on Halifax renters01:55 | June 15, 2026 -
N.S. food banks seeing higher demand amid cost-of-living pressures02:03 | June 12, 2026 -
Rent bank being touted as way to help Nova Scotians02:10 | June 8, 2026 -
Maritimers unconvinced federal grocery benefit program will make a big difference at check outs02:11 | June 5, 2026 -
Canadians planning on staying close to home this summer01:39 | June 4, 2026 -
Annapolis Valley library closures prompt public backlash02:08 | June 2, 2026 -
N.S. tenancy advocates express affordable housing concerns02:03 | June 2, 2026 -
Nova Scotia business professor on what a ‘technical’ recession means for Nova Scotia02:06 | June 1, 2026 -
Retail markup for gas and diesel due to high credit card usage02:02 | May 29, 2026 -
New rules for bar security staff coming into effect in Nova Scotia02:04 | May 29, 2026 -
Hundreds rally in N.S. for long-term care workers02:02 | May 25, 2026
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Municipal politicians call for basic income supports02:22 | 14 minutes ago
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Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026
-
Pianocean brings unique performance to Halifax01:57 | July 17, 2026
-
Nova Scotia makes alcohol sales easier for businesses01:24 | July 15, 2026
-
Nova Scotia Power Inc. says late fees will return for first time since cyberattack02:18 | July 15, 2026
-
Halifax Transit tap-to-pay delayed02:00 | July 14, 2026
-
New polling shows Atlantic Canadians experience some of Canada’s heaviest financial pressures02:11 | July 13, 2026
-
Maritime restaurants dealing with rising cost of haddock01:52 | July 13, 2026
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Unsafe sleep practices linked to 20 infant deaths over 5 years: N.B. chief coroner01:55 | July 13, 2026
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Windsor Exchange project enters major construction phase02:16 | July 8, 2026
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Ecology Action Centre concerned about proposed gold mining project02:21 | July 7, 2026
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Fatal boating incidents prompt calls for water safety01:55 | July 3, 2026
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How Maritimers are dealing with the scorching temperatures amid heat warning01:59 | July 2, 2026
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Global News Morning June 30, 202606:02 | June 30, 2026
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New federal legislation looks to help curb retail theft02:13 | June 25, 2026
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SailGP ready to make waves again in Halifax02:00 | June 19, 2026
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As another flight to European destination takes off, Halifax builds up its international reputation02:01 | June 18, 2026
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Halifax tenant has no place to call home after apartment unit demolished02:19 | June 16, 2026
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Booze could soon be sold at Sullivan’s Pond as part of summertime event02:19 | June 16, 2026
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Theft, crime hurting Spring Garden Road’s image, Halifax business association says02:07 | June 15, 2026
-
Low vacancy and high rents keep pressure on Halifax renters01:55 | June 15, 2026
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N.S. food banks seeing higher demand amid cost-of-living pressures02:03 | June 12, 2026
-
Rent bank being touted as way to help Nova Scotians02:10 | June 8, 2026
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Maritimers unconvinced federal grocery benefit program will make a big difference at check outs02:11 | June 5, 2026
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Canadians planning on staying close to home this summer01:39 | June 4, 2026
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Annapolis Valley library closures prompt public backlash02:08 | June 2, 2026
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N.S. tenancy advocates express affordable housing concerns02:03 | June 2, 2026
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Nova Scotia business professor on what a ‘technical’ recession means for Nova Scotia02:06 | June 1, 2026
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Retail markup for gas and diesel due to high credit card usage02:02 | May 29, 2026
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New rules for bar security staff coming into effect in Nova Scotia02:04 | May 29, 2026
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Hundreds rally in N.S. for long-term care workers02:02 | May 25, 2026
Municipal politicians call for basic income supports
Description
14 minutes ago
As more Nova Scotians struggle with the rising cost of living, some municipal politicians are now calling for guaranteed basic income supports to help alleviate financial challenges. Advocates say the program could help lift many out of poverty, and have widespread social benefits. Mitchell Bailey reports.
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