New changes to N.S. income assistance program affects people with disabilities living in tents
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New changes to N.S. income assistance program affects people with disabilities living in tents
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NDP introduces new bill calling the province to reverse income assistance changes
02:16 | September 9, 2026
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02:00 | September 8, 2026
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NS sees spike in seniors eligible for provincial income tax refunds
02:10 | August 28, 2026
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Ecology Action Centre concerned about proposed gold mining project
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Halifax tenant has no place to call home after apartment unit demolished
02:19 | June 16, 2026
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Booze could soon be sold at Sullivan’s Pond as part of summertime event
02:19 | June 16, 2026
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Low vacancy and high rents keep pressure on Halifax renters
01:55 | June 15, 2026
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N.S. food banks seeing higher demand amid cost-of-living pressures
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New changes to N.S. income assistance program affects people with disabilities living in tents
Description
September 8, 2026
A human rights lawyer is criticizing the Nova Scotia government after more changes were made to its income assistance program. The new amendment now prevents people with disabilities from accessing additional financial support, if they live in a tent. Mitchell Bailey has the latest.
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New changes to N.S. income assistance program affects people with disabilities living in tents02:09 | September 8, 2026 -
Government of Canada backs Nova Scotia offshore wind with $100M investment02:00 | October 15, 2026 -
Federal Minister Sean Fraser looks at Atlantic Canada’s economic future01:52 | October 14, 2026 -
United Way event discusses ways to address housing crisis in the Maritimes02:09 | October 13, 2026 -
Atlantic Canadians concerned about job security, says latest poll02:10 | October 5, 2026 -
Nova Scotia announces new fees for electric vehicle drivers01:52 | October 2, 2026 -
N.S. opposition leaders unimpressed with Houston’s lack of deals from investment summit02:11 | September 18, 2026 -
Maritime business groups speak out against rising commercial property taxes02:09 | September 17, 2026 -
Slowdown in wood deliveries to Nackawic Pulp Mill affecting forestry sector02:32 | September 9, 2026 -
NDP introduces new bill calling the province to reverse income assistance changes02:16 | September 9, 2026 -
First day of fall sitting at legislature looks at the economy, tariff feud and workers’ rights02:00 | September 8, 2026 -
NS sees spike in seniors eligible for provincial income tax refunds02:10 | August 28, 2026 -
NB and NS urge businesses to buy Canadian amid new U.S. tariffs02:14 | August 24, 2026 -
Post-secondary students banding together for housing solutions amid affordability concerns02:08 | August 20, 2026 -
Maritime businesses watching clock anxious as trade talk deadline approaches02:06 | August 18, 2026 -
Halifax rental company offering prospective tenants incentive to get rid of their cars02:11 | July 29, 2026 -
Banner season so far for tourism in Nova Scotia02:05 | July 27, 2026 -
Halifax Water applies for 650% increase in water hook up fees for new developments02:07 | July 24, 2026 -
Municipal politicians call for basic income supports02:22 | July 23, 2026 -
New U.S. tariffs cause concern for business groups in the Maritimes02:08 | July 22, 2026 -
Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026 -
New polling shows Atlantic Canadians experience some of Canada’s heaviest financial pressures02:11 | July 13, 2026 -
Windsor Exchange project enters major construction phase02:16 | July 8, 2026 -
What Ottawa’s submarine contract will mean for Nova Scotia02:10 | July 7, 2026 -
Ecology Action Centre concerned about proposed gold mining project02:21 | July 7, 2026 -
SailGP ready to make waves again in Halifax02:00 | June 19, 2026 -
As another flight to European destination takes off, Halifax builds up its international reputation02:01 | June 18, 2026 -
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 -
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
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New changes to N.S. income assistance program affects people with disabilities living in tents02:09 | September 8, 2026
-
Government of Canada backs Nova Scotia offshore wind with $100M investment02:00 | October 15, 2026
-
Federal Minister Sean Fraser looks at Atlantic Canada’s economic future01:52 | October 14, 2026
-
United Way event discusses ways to address housing crisis in the Maritimes02:09 | October 13, 2026
-
Atlantic Canadians concerned about job security, says latest poll02:10 | October 5, 2026
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Nova Scotia announces new fees for electric vehicle drivers01:52 | October 2, 2026
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N.S. opposition leaders unimpressed with Houston’s lack of deals from investment summit02:11 | September 18, 2026
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Maritime business groups speak out against rising commercial property taxes02:09 | September 17, 2026
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Slowdown in wood deliveries to Nackawic Pulp Mill affecting forestry sector02:32 | September 9, 2026
-
NDP introduces new bill calling the province to reverse income assistance changes02:16 | September 9, 2026
-
First day of fall sitting at legislature looks at the economy, tariff feud and workers’ rights02:00 | September 8, 2026
-
NS sees spike in seniors eligible for provincial income tax refunds02:10 | August 28, 2026
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NB and NS urge businesses to buy Canadian amid new U.S. tariffs02:14 | August 24, 2026
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Post-secondary students banding together for housing solutions amid affordability concerns02:08 | August 20, 2026
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Maritime businesses watching clock anxious as trade talk deadline approaches02:06 | August 18, 2026
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Halifax rental company offering prospective tenants incentive to get rid of their cars02:11 | July 29, 2026
-
Banner season so far for tourism in Nova Scotia02:05 | July 27, 2026
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Halifax Water applies for 650% increase in water hook up fees for new developments02:07 | July 24, 2026
-
Municipal politicians call for basic income supports02:22 | July 23, 2026
-
New U.S. tariffs cause concern for business groups in the Maritimes02:08 | July 22, 2026
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Maritime alcohol producers could benefit from removal of interprovincial trade barriers02:19 | July 21, 2026
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New polling shows Atlantic Canadians experience some of Canada’s heaviest financial pressures02:11 | July 13, 2026
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Windsor Exchange project enters major construction phase02:16 | July 8, 2026
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What Ottawa’s submarine contract will mean for Nova Scotia02:10 | July 7, 2026
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Ecology Action Centre concerned about proposed gold mining project02:21 | July 7, 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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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
New changes to N.S. income assistance program affects people with disabilities living in tents
Description
September 8, 2026
A human rights lawyer is criticizing the Nova Scotia government after more changes were made to its income assistance program. The new amendment now prevents people with disabilities from accessing additional financial support, if they live in a tent. Mitchell Bailey has the latest.
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