Housing costs in rural Nova Scotia making it difficult to find a place to live

Antigonish -- The growing housing crisis is affecting all parts of Nova Scotia, not just Halifax. In Antigonish, rapidly rising rental costs and the growth of short-term rentals like Airbnb are putting a squeeze on people who...

Housing costs rising rapidly on South Shore

Bridgewater -- The growing housing crisis is affecting all parts of Nova Scotia, not just Halifax. On the South Shore, rapidly rising rental costs and the growth of short-term rentals like Airbnb are putting a squeeze on people who rent.

“Across the province...

Housing situation in Annapolis Valley challenging for tenants

Wolfville -- The growing housing crisis is affecting all parts of Nova Scotia, not just Halifax. In the Annapolis Valley the growth of short-term rentals like Airbnb are putting a squeeze on people who rent.

“We know that the tremendous...

Lack of affordable housing in Truro making life more difficult for people

TRURO - The growing housing crisis is impacting all parts of Nova Scotia, not just Halifax. In Truro, rapidly rising rental costs and the growth of short-term rentals like Airbnb are putting a squeeze on people who rent.

“Too...

Former CBRM Mayor John Morgan running to be NDP candidate in Glace Bay-Dominion

New Waterford -- Former CBRM Mayor John Morgan has announced today that he will be seeking the nomination for the Nova Scotia NDP in Glace Bay-Dominion for the next general election.

“Cape Breton needs strong...

NDP nominates first candidate for next provincial election

FAIRVIEW - The NDP is the first party to nominate a candidate for the next provincial general election. Joanne Hussey was nominated as the NDP candidate in Fairview-Clayton Park at a meeting Tuesday night at the Centennial Arena in...

Housing crunch worsens with government inaction

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia has a growing housing crisis with low vacancy rates and huge rent increases that are pushing people out of their homes. The Liberal government has failed to react to an issue that affects more and more people each...

Burrill: McNeil’s pattern of meeting with unregistered lobbyists a serious problem

HALIFAX- NDP Leader Gary Burrill made the following statement about Stephen McNeil’s meeting with Jean Charest:

"Stephen McNeil has made it clear that he simply does not care about...

NDP only Party with women candidates in byelections

HALIFAX-- New Democrats are once again leading the way on women’s representation in politics. The NDP is the only party that has women candidates running in the Cape Breton Centre and Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River...

Mental health services seriously lacking in Cape Breton

New Waterford -- The Liberal government is dropping the ball when it comes to improving mental health services in Cape Breton. Today, the legislature’s Standing Committee on Health will be discussing youth mental health. Cape Breton, and in particular...

Walk-in mental health care needed in Nova Scotia

Halifax -- The Liberal government is dropping the ball when it comes to the growing need for mental health services in Nova Scotia. Today, the Standing Committee on Health will be discussing youth mental health. The NDP is continuing to push for a system where...

Coombes ready to continue work in Cape Breton Centre

New Waterford -- NDP candidate Kendra Coombes is ready to continue the NDP’s work and represent the people of Cape Breton Centre in the Legislature. The Premier called the byelection today with Election Day set for March 10th.

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