Halifax Housing News Today

Nova Scotia student Jules Cutler is on a desperate search for an affordable place to live and is worried she's on the edge of homelessness.

The Progressive Conservative bill would require Halifax to work with the province to grant pre-qualified developers expedited approvals for residential units.

Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced $79-million for housing in the Halifax Regional municipality, aimed at curbing a housing crunch.

The units will be built on provincially-owned land close to existing public housing developments in Bridgewater, Kentville, Truro, Cape Breton and Halifax Regional Municipality.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made a stop at Dalhousie University to speak to students Monday about the province-wide housing crisis. 

Halifax regional council is looking at ways to change rules around demolition permits and empty lots to help keep more housing in the city.

Requests for kits to help people live outside amid the housing crunch are already high. Now, the region is searching for a supplier to deliver the equipment to keep up with demand.

Natasha Danais testified today in Halifax provincial court on one charge of obstruction and three charges of assaulting police during the Aug. 18, 2021, protest.

Nova Scotia's government says a hotel it has leased as a homeless shelter will also house people who are discharged from hospitals but still require a bed and care.

A Halifax man is speaking out after he was asked to provide a 'holding deposit cheque' of more than $600 to apply for an apartment.