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Rents continue to rapidly climb for Nova Scotia's oldest and most affordable rentals | CBC News
Rents continue to rapidly climb for Nova Scotia's oldest and most affordable rentals | CBC News
Rents continue to rapidly climb for Nova Scotia's oldest and most affordable rentals | CBC News
The median rent for tens of thousands of Nova Scotia's oldest and most affordable rentals has continued to increase rapidly. In a single year last year, they went up between 13 and 18 per cent.
N.S. wages outpaced inflation, grew far faster in 2025 compared to Canada overall | CBC News
N.S. wages outpaced inflation, grew far faster in 2025 compared to Canada overall | CBC News
The wage growth is driven in part by a large increase in the health care and social assistance sectors. However, economic uncertainty and challenges with affordability remain.
New production line brings local apples to N.S. schools | CBC.ca
New production line brings local apples to N.S. schools | CBC.ca
The equipment is preventing apples from going to waste. CBC's Andrew Lam has the story.
Halifax landlords owning thousands of units report lower annual rent increases in 2025 | CBC News
Halifax landlords owning thousands of units report lower annual rent increases in 2025 | CBC News
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Is it cheaper to live in Halifax or Toronto? This data says the relative costs are comparable | CBC News
Is it cheaper to live in Halifax or Toronto? This data says the relative costs are comparable | CBC News
In Halifax, the median proportion of household income spent on housing and transportation costs in 2024 was comparable to cities like Toronto, according to recent data from Statistics Canada. The typical household spent 31 per cent of before-tax income on housing and transportation costs.
Some 2SLGBTQ+ people in N.S. on edge as hateful rhetoric rises at home and abroad | CBC News
Some 2SLGBTQ+ people in N.S. on edge as hateful rhetoric rises at home and abroad | CBC News
Some 2SLGBTQ+ people in N.S. on edge as hateful rhetoric rises at home and abroad | CBC News
First N.S. gender-affirming top surgery program now in place with 2 dedicated surgeons | CBC News
First N.S. gender-affirming top surgery program now in place with 2 dedicated surgeons | CBC News
For the first time, Nova Scotia Health has a dedicated gender-affirming top surgery program with specifically trained surgeons who have a mandate to provide the care. Two surgeons have been recruited for the program in the last two years.
No solution in sight for N.S. workers owed thousands of dollars by former employer | CBC News
No solution in sight for N.S. workers owed thousands of dollars by former employer | CBC News
Despite rulings in their favour from the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division, two Halifax-area workers have not been paid the thousands of dollars in unpaid wages and other pay that have been deemed owed to them by their former employer.
'Something we may never see the likes of again here': how a small N.S. publisher made its mark | CBC News
'Something we may never see the likes of again here': how a small N.S. publisher made its mark | CBC News
Discourse around Pride and Palestinian rights part of history of activism in the 2SLGBTQ+ community | CBC News
Discourse around Pride and Palestinian rights part of history of activism in the 2SLGBTQ+ community | CBC News
In different parts of Canada, some 2SLGBTQ+ people are calling on Pride organizations to support Palestinian people. Discourse around the issue is part of a long history of politics and activism in the community.
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New program aims to support and connect 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in Canada | CBC News
New program aims to support and connect 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in Canada | CBC News
Here's how much money you needed to make to be among Nova Scotia's top earners | CBC News
Here's how much money you needed to make to be among Nova Scotia's top earners | CBC News
New numbers from Statistics Canada reveal how much the highest-income Nova Scotians make. The information is based on tax filings for 2023.
Halifax house prices much higher on average than what households can afford: report | CBC News
Halifax house prices much higher on average than what households can afford: report | CBC News
How this traditional Maritime condiment is getting on grocery store shelves | CBC.ca
How this traditional Maritime condiment is getting on grocery store shelves | CBC.ca
Tenants in Halifax apartment building left without power for over a week | CBC News
Tenants in Halifax apartment building left without power for over a week | CBC News
'Until the bitter end': Striking Air Canada flight attendants defiant on Halifax picket line | CBC News
'Until the bitter end': Striking Air Canada flight attendants defiant on Halifax picket line | CBC News
2 N.S. coaches returning to lead national women's hockey team at 2026 Olympics | CBC News
2 N.S. coaches returning to lead national women's hockey team at 2026 Olympics | CBC News
Work underway to measure the quality of life of Nova Scotians with disabilities | CBC News
Work underway to measure the quality of life of Nova Scotians with disabilities | CBC News
N.S. drops local food strategy, raising concerns over production, access to healthy options | CBC News
N.S. drops local food strategy, raising concerns over production, access to healthy options | CBC News
Halifax's shared e-bike, scooter pilot causing some accessibility issues, say advocates | CBC News
Halifax's shared e-bike, scooter pilot causing some accessibility issues, say advocates | CBC News
First St. Margaret's Bay Pride festival aims to connect 2SLGBTQ+ people and fight hate | CBC News
First St. Margaret's Bay Pride festival aims to connect 2SLGBTQ+ people and fight hate | CBC News
Study examines impact of rising discrimination on 2SLGBTQ+ people in N.S. and N.B. | CBC News
Study examines impact of rising discrimination on 2SLGBTQ+ people in N.S. and N.B. | CBC News
N.S. Health works to expand access to youth gender-affirming care across province | CBC News
N.S. Health works to expand access to youth gender-affirming care across province | CBC News
More work on accessibility needed, say people with disabilities as awareness week marked | CBC News
More work on accessibility needed, say people with disabilities as awareness week marked | CBC News
Nova Scotians with Toronto Sceptres heading for PWHL playoff rematch | CBC News
Nova Scotians with Toronto Sceptres heading for PWHL playoff rematch | CBC News
N.S. rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments, while cost soars for new ones | CBC News
N.S. rapidly losing some of its most affordable apartments, while cost soars for new ones | CBC News
In the wake of U.S. tariffs, N.S. academics call for food to be part of national defence | CBC News
In the wake of U.S. tariffs, N.S. academics call for food to be part of national defence | CBC News
N.S. experts say election promises on housing need less ambiguity, more consultation | CBC News
N.S. experts say election promises on housing need less ambiguity, more consultation | CBC News
Large landlord reports biggest operating income increase for Halifax apartments in last 5 years | CBC News
Large landlord reports biggest operating income increase for Halifax apartments in last 5 years | CBC News
What experts say Nova Scotia can do to preserve our stock of affordable rental housing | CBC News
What experts say Nova Scotia can do to preserve our stock of affordable rental housing | CBC News
N.S. wages grew faster than inflation for the 2nd consecutive year, but remain lowest in Canada | CBC News
N.S. wages grew faster than inflation for the 2nd consecutive year, but remain lowest in Canada | CBC News
We tracked N.S. power outages in 2024. There were unplanned outages nearly every day | CBC News
We tracked N.S. power outages in 2024. There were unplanned outages nearly every day | CBC News
Queering Atlantic Canada articles aim to introduce people to 2SLGBTQ+ history in our region | CBC Radio
Queering Atlantic Canada articles aim to introduce people to 2SLGBTQ+ history in our region | CBC Radio
Uncertainty around U.S. tariffs causing chaos, forcing N.S. businesses to adapt | CBC News
Uncertainty around U.S. tariffs causing chaos, forcing N.S. businesses to adapt | CBC News
Halifax advocates working to improve health care for people with sight loss | CBC News
Halifax advocates working to improve health care for people with sight loss | CBC News
Halifax traffic is more congested than before the pandemic — and things could get worse | CBC News
Halifax traffic is more congested than before the pandemic — and things could get worse | CBC News
Why N.S. gas stations and wholesalers can — for now — sell gas for 3 cents a litre more | CBC News
Why N.S. gas stations and wholesalers can — for now — sell gas for 3 cents a litre more | CBC News
N.S. lost about 7 winter days a year over last decade due to climate change: study | CBC News
N.S. lost about 7 winter days a year over last decade due to climate change: study | CBC News
Electricity generation, distribution top source of 2022 N.S. greenhouse gas emissions: StatsCan | CBC News
Electricity generation, distribution top source of 2022 N.S. greenhouse gas emissions: StatsCan | CBC News
WATCH - What the Nova Scotia election results tell us about each major party
WATCH - What the Nova Scotia election results tell us about each major party
Killam reports 'largest rental gains' on new leases in company's history in most recent update | CBC News
Killam reports 'largest rental gains' on new leases in company's history in most recent update | CBC News
Older 2SLGBTQ+ adults embraced tech to support each other during pandemic: Dalhousie study | CBC News
Older 2SLGBTQ+ adults embraced tech to support each other during pandemic: Dalhousie study | CBC News
Most young people didn't vote in the last N.S. election. Advocates are working to change that | CBC News
Most young people didn't vote in the last N.S. election. Advocates are working to change that | CBC News
WATCH - Dalhousie student-run market aims to bring affordable, fresh produce to students and wider community
WATCH - Dalhousie student-run market aims to bring affordable, fresh produce to students and wider community
Atlantic Indigenous health research network receives $4M from Ottawa | CBC News
Atlantic Indigenous health research network receives $4M from Ottawa | CBC News
Just 27% of N.S. roads were in 'good' or better condition in 2022: Statistics Canada | CBC News
Just 27% of N.S. roads were in 'good' or better condition in 2022: Statistics Canada | CBC News
$1.2M needed to continue turning historic Khyber building into community hub | CBC News
$1.2M needed to continue turning historic Khyber building into community hub | CBC News
Mentorship network for Indigenous students in Atlantic Canada sees funding applications double | CBC News
Mentorship network for Indigenous students in Atlantic Canada sees funding applications double | CBC News
About 70% of N.S. dentists participating in Canadian Dental Care Plan, but concerns remain | CBC News
About 70% of N.S. dentists participating in Canadian Dental Care Plan, but concerns remain | CBC News
N.S. student loan and grant maximums mostly stagnant since 2013, data shows | CBC News
N.S. student loan and grant maximums mostly stagnant since 2013, data shows | CBC News
Sydney, N.S., stands out for temperatures strongly linked to climate change in recent months: data | CBC News
Sydney, N.S., stands out for temperatures strongly linked to climate change in recent months: data | CBC News
Lunenburg County Pride pilot program aims to build community, improve mental health | CBC News
Lunenburg County Pride pilot program aims to build community, improve mental health | CBC News
Halifax longshoremen protest over lines work they say should be theirs | CBC News
Halifax longshoremen protest over lines work they say should be theirs | CBC News
Halifax Bangladeshi people worry as internet still down in country after deadly protests | CBC News
Halifax Bangladeshi people worry as internet still down in country after deadly protests | CBC News
ANALYSIS | How inflation took a bite out of workers' wages as they rose over the past decade | CBC News
ANALYSIS | How inflation took a bite out of workers' wages as they rose over the past decade | CBC News
INTERACTIVE | See how inflation in Canada has affected the wages of workers in your region | CBC News
INTERACTIVE | See how inflation in Canada has affected the wages of workers in your region | CBC News
Dal faculty union calls for suspension of academic ties from Israeli institutions | CBC News
Dal faculty union calls for suspension of academic ties from Israeli institutions | CBC News
Large Halifax landlords report double-digit operating income growth in first quarter of 2024 | CBC News
Large Halifax landlords report double-digit operating income growth in first quarter of 2024 | CBC News
National interfaith group to hold inaugural Pride service | Mainstreet NS with Jeff Douglas | Live Radio | CBC Listen
National interfaith group to hold inaugural Pride service | Mainstreet NS with Jeff Douglas | Live Radio | CBC Listen
Nova Scotians on PWHL's top team heading to playoffs | CBC News
Nova Scotians on PWHL's top team heading to playoffs | CBC News
After slow start, more Nova Scotia dental care providers sign up for national plan | CBC News
After slow start, more Nova Scotia dental care providers sign up for national plan | CBC News
N.S. post-secondary students graduate with among the highest debt: Statistics Canada | CBC News
N.S. post-secondary students graduate with among the highest debt: Statistics Canada | CBC News
Queer Interfaith Coalition co-founded by N.S. rabbi aims to fight 2SLGBTQ+ hate | CBC News
Queer Interfaith Coalition co-founded by N.S. rabbi aims to fight 2SLGBTQ+ hate | CBC News
Thousands of Nova Scotians could benefit from federal dental plan, if only they can find a dentist | CBC News
Thousands of Nova Scotians could benefit from federal dental plan, if only they can find a dentist | CBC News
WATCH - Halifax Harbour model reveals fascinating history
WATCH - Halifax Harbour model reveals fascinating history
What needs to happen to ensure local news remains viable in our region? | Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan | Live Radio | CBC Listen
What needs to happen to ensure local news remains viable in our region? | Maritime Connection with Preston Mulligan | Live Radio | CBC Listen
Ontario defamation case breaking legal ground around hate speech | Information Morning - NS with Portia Clark | Live Radio | CBC Listen
Ontario defamation case breaking legal ground around hate speech | Information Morning - NS with Portia Clark | Live Radio | CBC Listen
Artificial intelligence could help people in N.S. detect skin cancers earlier, study says | CBC News
Artificial intelligence could help people in N.S. detect skin cancers earlier, study says | CBC News
WATCH - How do grocery prices in Nova Scotia compare to other provinces?
WATCH - How do grocery prices in Nova Scotia compare to other provinces?
Professional Women's Hockey League offers more opportunities, inspires players from Nova Scotia | CBC News
Professional Women's Hockey League offers more opportunities, inspires players from Nova Scotia | CBC News
N.S. hockey players to compete in historic first PWHL game | CBC News
N.S. hockey players to compete in historic first PWHL game | CBC News
Mistreatment of Dalhousie medical residents is common and underreported, study says | CBC News
Mistreatment of Dalhousie medical residents is common and underreported, study says | CBC News
Federal government providing $18.3 million to N.S. for gender-based violence plan | CBC News
Federal government providing $18.3 million to N.S. for gender-based violence plan | CBC News
Here are the respiratory illness vaccines available to seniors in N.S. this season | CBC News
Here are the respiratory illness vaccines available to seniors in N.S. this season | CBC News
Sobeys and Halifax Pete's Frootique union negotiating first contract | CBC News
Sobeys and Halifax Pete's Frootique union negotiating first contract | CBC News
Transgender Day of Remembrance marked at N.S. legislature with flag-raising | CBC News
Transgender Day of Remembrance marked at N.S. legislature with flag-raising | CBC News
Halifax parents of gender-diverse children say they're upset by Conservative convention vote | CBC News
Halifax parents of gender-diverse children say they're upset by Conservative convention vote | CBC News
Advocates, parents say N.S. needs new, more inclusive, parentage laws | CBC News
Advocates, parents say N.S. needs new, more inclusive, parentage laws | CBC News
Disagreement over diagnosis means Nova Scotian may need $80K for spinal surgery | CBC News
Disagreement over diagnosis means Nova Scotian may need $80K for spinal surgery | CBC News
Rental rates are rising faster in Nova Scotia than overall inflation | CBC News
Rental rates are rising faster in Nova Scotia than overall inflation | CBC News
India rice export ban causing higher costs, supply issues for some Halifax-area businesses | CBC News
India rice export ban causing higher costs, supply issues for some Halifax-area businesses | CBC News
Halifax LGBTQ hockey tournament kicks off with slick moves and fun team names | CBC News
Halifax LGBTQ hockey tournament kicks off with slick moves and fun team names | CBC News
Weymouth Falls receives community spirit award alongside reunion celebration | CBC News
Weymouth Falls receives community spirit award alongside reunion celebration | CBC News
Nearly 10% of homes listed in HRM are priced over $1M, real estate company says | CBC News
Nearly 10% of homes listed in HRM are priced over $1M, real estate company says | CBC News
Disasters can inform building code updates, construction association says | CBC News
Disasters can inform building code updates, construction association says | CBC News
Nova Scotia Health researching cancer risks in hundreds of communities | CBC News
Nova Scotia Health researching cancer risks in hundreds of communities | CBC News
Rising levels of chloride, aluminum in Halifax lakes a concern, study says | CBC News
Rising levels of chloride, aluminum in Halifax lakes a concern, study says | CBC News
TV EXPLAINER - How firefighters from the U.S. ended up in Nova Scotia for the wildfires
TV EXPLAINER - How firefighters from the U.S. ended up in Nova Scotia for the wildfires
Lunenburg County Pride hosting its first Pride parade | CBC News
Lunenburg County Pride hosting its first Pride parade | CBC News
Will reduced Mastercard, Visa credit card fees help N.S. small business? | CBC News
Will reduced Mastercard, Visa credit card fees help N.S. small business? | CBC News
N.S. home sales fell 31% in April compared to last year | CBC News
N.S. home sales fell 31% in April compared to last year | CBC News
DATA INTERACTIVE - Young Halifax residents struggling to afford the basics with low income, high inflation
DATA INTERACTIVE - Young Halifax residents struggling to afford the basics with low income, high inflation
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