Nova Scotia Population Hits One Million
Record population growth in the province is thanks largely to migration from other provinces and recrod-high immigration.
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Cobequid Pass Tolls Axed For Nova Scotia Drivers
The tolls at the Cobequid Pass are being eliminated for vehicles with Nova Scotia plates.
350 New Tech Jobs Coming To N.S.
IBM and Nova Scotia Business Inc. have a deal that will bring 350 highly skilled jobs to the province. The jobs will be created over five years and will focus on a process that automates the way customers access data.
N.S. Landlords Representing Thousands Of Units Consider Selling Properties
A recent survey suggests 51 percent of landlords were selling, or considering selling, their properties. They represent 5,400 multi-residential unit buildings and 3,600 in duplexes and single-family homes.
N.S. Tightens Restrictions As New Covid-19 Variant Spreads
Nova Scotia is reporting 114 new cases of Covid-19 and the arrival of the Omicron variant in the province, resulting in new restrictions on gathering limits and mask use.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Your Realtor’s Commission
With Halifax’s hot housing market keeping home prices far above their historical average, Carrie Knowlton-Trider, a realtor with RE/MAX nova, says it’s important for people to understand the hard work behind closing a sale.
N.S. Landlord Sells Buildings Because Of Rent Cap
Kim Newsome and her husband became landlords to to give back to the community and build a small nest egg for retirement. Now, they’re selling their buildings becuase of Nova Scotia’s rent control laws.
A Well-Deserved $2 Raise
The New Brunswick government was rightly criticized – and mocked – for announcing a 5-cent increase to the minimum wage earlier this year. They did the right thing by introducing a more generous increase last week.
Halifax’s Skinfix Secures Major Investment
Stride Consumer Partners has announced a minority investment in Halifax-based Skinfix.
Nova Scotia LTC Workers Ramp Up Fight For New Deal With Province-Wide Rallies
Members of the union are hosting rallies at 21 locations around the province starting at 11:00 a.m. Venues include long-term care homes, politician offices, and other public spaces.
