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Nova Scotia

Tentative contract agreement offers teachers wage increases, more prep time

Nova Scotia’s public school teachers are being asked to vote on a tentative contract agreement that includes wage increases over…

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Canada

Rebates rise as carbon price increases to $80 per tonne

The federal carbon tax and its associated rebates rise today as the national price on carbon emissions increases from $65…

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Nova Scotia

‘Keeping us on the road’: Halifax increases its funding for rural transit for first time in 10 years

Halifax rural transit groups are getting a municipal funding boost for the first time in 10 years, drawing applause from…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax experienced historic rent increases, maintained ‘very low’ vacancy rate in 2023

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Halifax is up 11 per cent year over year — one of the…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. proposes taking on $117M in costs from Nova Scotia Power to limit 2024 power bill increases

The Nova Scotia government says it hopes to stave off steep electricity rate hikes by handing Nova Scotia Power (NSP)…

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Canada

Police budget increases may not reduce crime rates in Canadian cities, research indicates

Increasing police budgets doesn’t necessarily reduce crime rates in Canada, according to a study led by a University of Toronto team.…

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Immigration

Canada Increases Support For Refugees Worldwide At Global Refugee Forum

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Canada is spending $21 million to help Afghans who have fled to central Asia and…

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Nova Scotia

Why big Halifax landlords are reporting average rent increases above N.S. cap

It’s been three years since Nova Scotia imposed a two per cent rent cap, yet rents have been rising faster…

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Canada

Bank of Canada holds rate steady but warns more increases are possible — even as markets bet they’re done

The Bank of Canada has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at five per cent, the second straight time the…

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