#Halifax Council votes 12-5 to move forward with efforts to potentially limit infilling at #Dartmouth Cove. #AndyFillmore voted against this due to Downtown Dartmouth Water Revitalization project Andy's opinion on this matter has been called into question as the company did donate to his campaign

The latest #NovaScotia projected budget is $1.2 Billion Deficit Some Biggest contributors are Long-term care facilities are now tangible capital assets and not loans which added $879.9 million $411 million for the Health Department Bridge tolls removal added $318 million, $157 million was forgiven.

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia who has 570 businesses throughout Atlantic Canada has pointed out 2 crucial issues with the rise of housing projects. They need more Workforce & Faster Permit Approval. Permit Approvals atm can take longer than a building being built.

@hfx-fire.bsky.social Fire Fighters had enough as they released a 3 page letter calling for a change of leadership. You can view the letter here shorturl.at/B2vTu They point out there is not only no system in place for up staffing but management is attacking any members speaking out.

@hfx-fire.bsky.social union has stated they can't keep up with #Halifax population growth. The Middle Sackville Fire is a prime example of this. In a direct follow up post by Halifax Professional Fire Fighters they stated they had not only half the crew required but this was a failure of leadership

In the latest CCPA Report And #Halifax Students show that even a Living Wage of $27 is not enough to even afford a 1 bedroom in the city. This really shows #NovaScotia needs to do far more to protect its tenants than just building more housing.

@novascotiapower.bsky.social has failed yet again to meet the performance standards set by the N.S Energy Board For the 8th year in a row. N.S Energy Board made it clear the fine they incurred of $1 million is to go towards crediting their consumers and not recovered through cost hikes.

Stories like this shines a light on how little protection there is for tenants in N.S. We need to bring discussions back about a tenant Enforcement Unit.The same one #Timhouston spent $300,000 to look into but threw out claiming red tape and bureaucracy assets.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

So #Halifax wants to yet again phase out designated encampments, But is this any different from their past actions which were "Close Encampments First Think Later" tactics #hrmpolice are adopting a new policy for handling encampment's which may help You can view it here www.halifax.ca/media/91691

#NovaScotia public housing wait list has now hit 8,200 people, this was at 7,020 as of October 2024. This is a clear sign that more needs to be done than just focusing on building more housing. We need to actually address what is causing N.S to be the 3rd most unaffordable province to live in.

@novascotiapower.bsky.social is aiming to increase their rates once again, We also can't forget @halifaxwater.bsky.social also wanting to increase their rates. Combine this with #Novascotia rental market continuously going up, how can our Minimum Wage keep up? It's time to move to a Living Wage.

@dalhousieu.bsky.social could be looking at a second strike as @cupe3912.bsky.social voted Yes to a Strike Mandate with 87.7% saying yes. Now these talks won't happen till Oct 2nd but with DFA currently on strike it's not looking good for the university.

#Dalhousie continues to show how little they care for their staff as they only offer 2% increase to wages and want DFA to drop all other demands. DFA simply wants Improved work conditions Fair wage catch up, Keep 90/10 clause for permanent hires.

#NovaScotia Liberals put forward 2 bills for a Social media ban on kids under 16 Looking to the UK we can see the growing backlash and massive privacy concerns this brings and a rise of VPN usage. Some experts encourage this use of parent controls to monitor internet access instead. Thoughts?

#NovaScotia has a problem with mining companies. The Federation of Labour pointed out we have 68 abandoned mining sites, this is due to companies rather take the fines and leave then follow N.S requirement that they need to cleanup after they r done. Now taxpayers have to cover the cost of cleanup.

West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire remains at 8,247 hectares reported by DNR and remains Out Of Control. Fire crews both local and far are focusing on the eastern side specifically around Paradise Lake. Keep yourself updated on this fire thru @nsgov.bsky.social social pages

The construction crew struck a gas line that was 18 inches underground 🤦 #Halifax #Dartmouth

Rentals.ca has come out with the August 2025 rental report. You can view the report here rentals.ca/national-ren... #NovaScotia continues to sit in 3rd place as the least affordable Province to live in. #Halifax has 1 bedroom averaging $2,054 and 2 bedroom $2,599. We Need Affordable Housing

⚠️ The West Dalhousie / Long Lake wildfire is still out of control and now estimated at 8026 hectares which is roughly 80 square kilometres. The rain today will not make an overall difference on the fire conditions.

⚠️West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update ⚠️ This wildfire has more than DOUBLED in size to estimated 7,780 hectares due to extreme conditions yesterday. Please note – size estimates from other sources are not official and less precise.

NL's living wage increased again. While some govt programs have blunted this increase, many fail to account for yrs of high inflation on essentials. There’s a need to increase eligibility cut-offs of govt programs so working people can qualify for much-needed supports. #NLpoli

@halifaxgov.bsky.social is choosing to shut down yet another designated encampment...this time they claim it's too close to the entrance of a senior care center. Remember it was them that chose these locations in the first place with ZERO consultation ..yet again it's Nova Scotians that suffer.

⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update⚠️ The fire size of 3,210 hectares and status remain the same, out of control. Still no reports of damage to homes. Thank you to all the crews working around the clock to fight these fires and keep Nova Scotians safe.

⚠️ West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire Update⚠️ Still remains at 3210 hectares. The Long Lake wildfires complex is still out of control and gaining intensity today. Still no reports of damage to homes. Please stay safe out there and remember the burn/travel ban is still in effect #novascotia

Current Fire/Emergency Alerts for #NovaScotia for morning of Aug 14th Keep up to date by visiting novascotia.ca/alerts/

Anyone else think it's a tad ironic that @novascotiapower.bsky.social is asking for secrecy over the cybersecurity inquiry? The very same attack that leaked 140,000 Nova Scotians SIN's. The request was denied and any privacy concerns will be handled on a case to case basis.

SUSIES LAKE – MORNING UPDATE "The wildfire remains out of control, estimated at 25-30 hectares. Our members presence will increase again today as fire behaviour dictates. Local businesses are closed and residents are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed due to excessive smoke" #halifax

#TimHouston is getting really comfortable with interfering with municipal affairs as his government now rejects the updated version of the #Halifax Regional Plan that was passed 13-4. This was 5 years in the making and consulted not only the public but local organizations and government bodies.

Has The #NovaScotia burn ban gone too far? Legal groups such as the Canadian Constitution Federation & Dalhousie Legal Aid are pushing back claiming the ban is too restrictive Expert Scott Tingley from Forest Protections says " N.S is dryer then 2023 and 97% of fires r from Human Activity"

In the latest report homelessness in #Halifax has spiked by 93% in the past two years, and 414% over the past 6 years This report found there are roughly 1,132 people experiencing homelessness in Halifax, compared to 220 in 2018. View the report here www.ahans.ca/statistics

24 fines have been issued with at least 7 being $25,000 for violating the #NovaScotia Burn bans. We all need to do our part to reduce risks of any fires during this very dry season.

#NovaScotia Gov Cuts Ties With NSFS After Scathing Audit Report. Recently an audit was done by 21FSP and it was discovered just how badly governed and mismanaged this NSFS was. This is truly an eye opening report which I encourage everyone to check out. beta.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...

So @novascotiapower.bsky.social has missed their first deadline to report on the cyber security attack that affected 280,000 Nova Scotians. It's also important to remember that N.S Power has remained silent on why they kept Nova Scotians S.I.N since they stopped asking for them over 5 years ago.

#NovaScotia Get More Cell Towers But Some Nova Scotians Still Without Signal. While Canadian laws do encourage major providers to share tower access and coverage areas, many ignore this causing not only dead zones but some areas to only have 1-2 providers allow them full control over the market.

We did it, he is cancelled #NovaScotia Permit revoked for MAGA musician's concert at Parks Canada site, but show will go on without him Parks Canada rescinded approval of permit due to 'evolving safety and security considerations' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Pronounced ‘Fucked’ Sean Feucht show held in rural Nova Scotia, Moncton show cancelled www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...

Should Rental Properties Be Given A Grade System Like Restaurants? We feel relief when we walk into a business and see a certificate stating the quality that business provides, why can't tenants have that same relief when it comes to looking for a rental unit?. #novascotia

No Matter where you fall on the controversial #Halifax Bike Lane Project, #TimHouston threatening to bypass the #HRM Councils decision to get his way is insane. Of course #AndyFillmore is all for this as the Premier wants to provide him with "Super Mayor Powers" So he can also do whatever he wants

New episode of the @grandparade.bsky.social podcast is out now! In this ep: Strong mayor powers, the tax map, sexism, tax reform, the CAO's retirement and some yelling all make an appearance Listen wherever you get your podcasts

The Federal government of #Canada is spending $16 Million on Green energy projects for the Maritimes. The single biggest expense from this is upgrading the #NovaScotia power grid costing just over $6 million. This is the single biggest barrier Nova Scotia has when it comes to green energy investment

#TimHouston is having a pot calling kettle black moment as he lashes out at Halifax Council for being hesitant around "Super Mayor Powers" This is not only worrying Halifax Council but administrative groups and political scientists as well, who say "that there is no good argument for enacting this"

In the latest National Rental report from rentals.ca we see the stark difference between #NovaScotia and the rest of #Canada #Halifax is currently sitting in 16th as the most expensive city and 6th most expensive municipality to live in with 1 bedroom going for $2,060 2 bedrooms going for $2,600

So after #TimHouston brute forced his way to lifting the ban on uranium mining industry just to get zero bidders, he's now turning his attention to the Offshore Oil Industry that #NovaScotia has capped since 2018 and is looking for bidders to lift the cap.

Another local farm that grows microgreens locally in #BibleHill #NovaScotia #BuyLocal #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian Products sold at Pete's in Halifax and Bedford Nova Scotia, as well as Loblaws stores, Giant Tiger and Sobey's stores www.goodleaffarms.com

Nova Scotia dog owners!! A pool built for dogs! :) www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

01:53 Jul 07 2025 HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT for Nova Scotia Expires: 17:53 Jul 07 2025 A period of very warm and humid weather is occurring. Time span: today. Maximum temperature: 31 degrees Celsius (Humidex 37). Locations: southwestern and central Nova ... Visit https://weather.gc.ca for details

On top of that, we've had mayors over the past 13 years who have been successful in keeping the tax rate low. But that has also kept municipal revenues low as suburban expenses grew which means the city has not been investing in the future, and barely kept up with maintenance. Also not great. /4

#NovaScotia Tenant Fights Landlord For 10 years With Little To Show For It Situations like this prove that we need an Investigation & Enforcement Department. Lawyers for Dalhousie Legal Aid claim they see this often and the advice they give "Don't feel great" due to how little actually gets done.

#NovaScotia Finally Gets A Grade "A" On A Report Card in Trade Here's the breakdown for N.S Canadian Free Trade Agreement Exceptions (40%) 2.3 points Grade F Select Barriers to Internal Trade (20%) 5.9 points Grade D Status of Items from Reconciliation Agreements (40%) 8.9 points Grade A-

#NovaScotia Contract With Happipad end. During the two year contract with happipad value that $1.35 million it was discovered only 60 leases were signed. #TimHouston has claimed before that people live beyond their means and need to rent out any spare rooms they have to help the housing crisis.