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Personally I find it interesting that #TimHouston wants to make cuts to programs to help reduce our deficit, Yet has completely ignored the Auditor General Office
Since getting into office this government has had $5.6 billion in over budget spending that was NOT approved by our house of assembly.
Since getting into office this government has had $5.6 billion in over budget spending that was NOT approved by our house of assembly.
Tim Houston Aims To Cut Budgets On Programs Yet Has $1.6 Billion In Beyond Budget Spending
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February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Personally I find it interesting that #TimHouston wants to make cuts to programs to help reduce our deficit, Yet has completely ignored the Auditor General Office
Since getting into office this government has had $5.6 billion in over budget spending that was NOT approved by our house of assembly.
Since getting into office this government has had $5.6 billion in over budget spending that was NOT approved by our house of assembly.
Rental.ca report rental shows rates across Canada going down but the average square feet of a rental unit is also going down.
#NovaScotia remains in 2nd place and is the only one in the top 3 that has their rental rates continue to climb.
You can view the report here
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#NovaScotia remains in 2nd place and is the only one in the top 3 that has their rental rates continue to climb.
You can view the report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
Rentals.ca Feb Rental Report Shows A Small Drop In Market Prices Yet Sizes Of Units Also Shrinking
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February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Rental.ca report rental shows rates across Canada going down but the average square feet of a rental unit is also going down.
#NovaScotia remains in 2nd place and is the only one in the top 3 that has their rental rates continue to climb.
You can view the report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
#NovaScotia remains in 2nd place and is the only one in the top 3 that has their rental rates continue to climb.
You can view the report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
Killiam REIT purchased a 1973 apartment building in Halifax with an average rental rate of $1,860
When questioned about the rental rates in this building they didn't even hide the fact that they plan to increase rates during turnovers.
Profits over affordability is the #NovaScotia Rental Market
When questioned about the rental rates in this building they didn't even hide the fact that they plan to increase rates during turnovers.
Profits over affordability is the #NovaScotia Rental Market
Killiam REIT Buys 1973 109 Unit Apartment In Halifax. Will We See Rental Rates Skyrocket?
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February 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Killiam REIT purchased a 1973 apartment building in Halifax with an average rental rate of $1,860
When questioned about the rental rates in this building they didn't even hide the fact that they plan to increase rates during turnovers.
Profits over affordability is the #NovaScotia Rental Market
When questioned about the rental rates in this building they didn't even hide the fact that they plan to increase rates during turnovers.
Profits over affordability is the #NovaScotia Rental Market
So #Halifax is easing up on its winter parking ban for now as they see the amount of fines dropping.
Just between Jan 26th-28th Halifax dishes out 1,714 tickets each costing $86.60. So just over these 3 days Halifax racked in at least $148k in fines .
Just between Jan 26th-28th Halifax dishes out 1,714 tickets each costing $86.60. So just over these 3 days Halifax racked in at least $148k in fines .
Within 3 days Halifax Gives Out 1,714 Tickets For Winter Parking Ban Violations
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February 3, 2026 at 5:23 PM
So #Halifax is easing up on its winter parking ban for now as they see the amount of fines dropping.
Just between Jan 26th-28th Halifax dishes out 1,714 tickets each costing $86.60. So just over these 3 days Halifax racked in at least $148k in fines .
Just between Jan 26th-28th Halifax dishes out 1,714 tickets each costing $86.60. So just over these 3 days Halifax racked in at least $148k in fines .
I find it a bit interesting that even @novascotiapower.bsky.social has the capacity to team up with 13 Mi'kmaw Communities for a project to build the latest Battery plant in the maritimes
Yet #TimHouston continues to erode his relationship with our First Nation people instead of working with them.
Yet #TimHouston continues to erode his relationship with our First Nation people instead of working with them.
13 Mi'kmaw Communities Collaborate With N.S Power For Largest Battery Plant In The Maritimes.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I find it a bit interesting that even @novascotiapower.bsky.social has the capacity to team up with 13 Mi'kmaw Communities for a project to build the latest Battery plant in the maritimes
Yet #TimHouston continues to erode his relationship with our First Nation people instead of working with them.
Yet #TimHouston continues to erode his relationship with our First Nation people instead of working with them.
#Halifax corporate landlords are now looking to offer incentives to tenants to fill in vacancies. They offer these incentives so they can look good for financial agencies, yet they have vacancies because people can't afford to keep up with the rising costs of rent especially due to fixed term leases
N.S Landlords Offer "Incentives" To Fill Vacancies So They Look Good For Financial Agencies
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January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
#Halifax corporate landlords are now looking to offer incentives to tenants to fill in vacancies. They offer these incentives so they can look good for financial agencies, yet they have vacancies because people can't afford to keep up with the rising costs of rent especially due to fixed term leases
The First Nations Chiefs of Nova Scotia are banning together and taking aim to self-govern on their lands per the Aboriginal rights of Canada.
You can view the Aboriginal rights of Canada here and look at section 35
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/pa...
You can view the Aboriginal rights of Canada here and look at section 35
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/pa...
First Nations Chiefs Of N.S Ban Together To Self Govern per Aboriginal Rights Of Canada.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The First Nations Chiefs of Nova Scotia are banning together and taking aim to self-govern on their lands per the Aboriginal rights of Canada.
You can view the Aboriginal rights of Canada here and look at section 35
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/pa...
You can view the Aboriginal rights of Canada here and look at section 35
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/pa...
Canada Food Bank CEO provided a report direct to #MarkCarney showing they see nearly 2.2 Million people across Canada needing their services.
In most recent accomplishment the government is not only revamping the GST boosting it for the next 5 years but also takes aim to tackle food insecurity
In most recent accomplishment the government is not only revamping the GST boosting it for the next 5 years but also takes aim to tackle food insecurity
Food Banks See 2.2 Million Canadians, Changes To GSR Tax & Tackling Root Causes Of Food Insecurities
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January 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Canada Food Bank CEO provided a report direct to #MarkCarney showing they see nearly 2.2 Million people across Canada needing their services.
In most recent accomplishment the government is not only revamping the GST boosting it for the next 5 years but also takes aim to tackle food insecurity
In most recent accomplishment the government is not only revamping the GST boosting it for the next 5 years but also takes aim to tackle food insecurity
#Kentville hosted a public meeting to discuss homelessness in the town and the province and what's being done.
This meeting not only helped with people's anger around homelessness but focused on key issues such as public safety regarding individuals who fall through current supports.
This meeting not only helped with people's anger around homelessness but focused on key issues such as public safety regarding individuals who fall through current supports.
Kentville Hosts Public Meeting Regarding Homelessness In The Area. Was A Great Success
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January 25, 2026 at 3:41 PM
#Kentville hosted a public meeting to discuss homelessness in the town and the province and what's being done.
This meeting not only helped with people's anger around homelessness but focused on key issues such as public safety regarding individuals who fall through current supports.
This meeting not only helped with people's anger around homelessness but focused on key issues such as public safety regarding individuals who fall through current supports.
#TimHouston wants to Dawn his old accounting hat to reevaluate the $700 million value @novascotiapower.bsky.social has on its coal plants.
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Tim Houston Wants To Re-value N.S Power Coal Plants As They Take Aim To Put The Cost Onto Consumers
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January 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM
#TimHouston wants to Dawn his old accounting hat to reevaluate the $700 million value @novascotiapower.bsky.social has on its coal plants.
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Based on how he runs this province I would not trust him to run these numbers 😒
Dalhousie is looking to research ways on making fracking in #NovaScotia less impactful on the environment and the people.
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
Does N.S Need Fracking? Studies From Alberta & B.C Shows The Impacts It Has On The Environment
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January 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Dalhousie is looking to research ways on making fracking in #NovaScotia less impactful on the environment and the people.
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
One can simply look towards Alberta and B.C to see the harmful impacts fracking has on the environment and the people.
#TimHouston continues to push fracking regardless of input
Latest report from Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia shows HRM has over 1,028 individuals/families homeless, with 667 chronically homeless. We currently have 197 individuals who sleep outside such as vehicles,streets or encampments
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
Latest Homelessness Statistics For Halifax Shows Improvements But Over 1,000 People Remain Homeless
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January 19, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Latest report from Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia shows HRM has over 1,028 individuals/families homeless, with 667 chronically homeless. We currently have 197 individuals who sleep outside such as vehicles,streets or encampments
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
You can view the report here
www.ahans.ca/statistics
So a #NovaScotia worker has been caught on camera saying " Tim Houston has ordered all signs to be taken down" for all dispensaries including on indigenous land.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
N.S Worker Caught On Camera Saying Tim Houston Ordered All Dispensary Signs To Be Removed
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January 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
So a #NovaScotia worker has been caught on camera saying " Tim Houston has ordered all signs to be taken down" for all dispensaries including on indigenous land.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
The sign in this video had a tarp over it yet they still plan to tear it down.
This is our Premier stance on supporting Nova Scotians.
So #TimHouston has now ordered the removal and destruction of local dispensary signage without so much as warning the business. There's has also been talks he's looking to do this at other locations as well.
Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
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Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
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Tim Houston Orders The Tear Down Of Local Dispensary Signs Making Them Unusable.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM
So #TimHouston has now ordered the removal and destruction of local dispensary signage without so much as warning the business. There's has also been talks he's looking to do this at other locations as well.
Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
youtube.com/shorts/VjaAU...
Rather destroy then work with our local businesses 😒.
youtube.com/shorts/VjaAU...
So the "Provincial Review" on non-nslc cannabis outlets that @nsgov.bsky.social claims to have done does not exist CBC reveals.
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
N.S Gov "Provincial Review" Against Non- NSLC Cannabis Outlets Does Not Exist
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January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
So the "Provincial Review" on non-nslc cannabis outlets that @nsgov.bsky.social claims to have done does not exist CBC reveals.
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
The province responded that the number was based on “standard intelligence” and added, “focusing here misses the point. It’s about preventing harm, not statistics.”
The latest report from the Auditor General Office of #NovaScotia shows not only is the province $20.8 Billion in debt but there is $1.6 billion in overspending that is poorly documented.
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
Lastest Financial Report Shows N.S $20.8 Billion In Debt
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January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The latest report from the Auditor General Office of #NovaScotia shows not only is the province $20.8 Billion in debt but there is $1.6 billion in overspending that is poorly documented.
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
You can view the full report here
oag-ns.ca/sites/defaul...
#Halifax Council is looking to make changes to the By-law B-400 changing the false alarm fine to a flat rate of $300.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
Halifax Council Votes For Flat Rate Of $300 For False Alarm Fee. This Rises Further Concerns
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January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#Halifax Council is looking to make changes to the By-law B-400 changing the false alarm fine to a flat rate of $300.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
I feel more needs to be done to protect Nova Scotians as we have seen countless stories of rental units not having proper fire or carbon monoxide detection.
The latest report came out from Rentals.ca showing the average rental market is slowing cooling down. Yet #NovaScotia sits in 2nd place as one of the most expensive provinces to live in across Canada.
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
Jan 2026 Rental Report Shows N.S Is 2nd Most Expensive Province In Canada
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January 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The latest report came out from Rentals.ca showing the average rental market is slowing cooling down. Yet #NovaScotia sits in 2nd place as one of the most expensive provinces to live in across Canada.
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
You can view the full report here
rentals.ca/national-ren...
@novascotiapower.bsky.social CEO Peter Gregg decided to Opt out of being questioned during the Public Hearing against the company.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
N.S Power CEO Peter Gregg Opts Out Of Being Grilled At Public Hearing Regarding The Utility Company
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January 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
@novascotiapower.bsky.social CEO Peter Gregg decided to Opt out of being questioned during the Public Hearing against the company.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
Yet he still showed up to talk to reporters beforehand then sat at the back of the room while his directors were questioned instead.
@hfxgov.bsky.social wants Federal court to approve their restrictions to infilling at #Dartmouthcove without the pointless provincial restrictions.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
N.S Power Takes Aim To Increase Rates By 8%, But Will Nova Scotia Energy Board Approve This?
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January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
@hfxgov.bsky.social wants Federal court to approve their restrictions to infilling at #Dartmouthcove without the pointless provincial restrictions.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social continues to support A.R.C.P as they promise to keep fighting even if #Halifax restrictions get full approval.
@novascotiapower.bsky.social is going to spend the next 8 days proposing to increase rates by 8% To N.S Energy Board
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
N.S Power Takes Aim To Increase Rates By 8%, But Will Nova Scotia Energy Board Approve This?
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
@novascotiapower.bsky.social is going to spend the next 8 days proposing to increase rates by 8% To N.S Energy Board
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
Their reasoning for these increases are
-Will bring in $150 million over the next 2 year
-Help restores their credit rating which is currently the lowest grade in North America.
Worker unions across #NovaScotia including have been struggling with Labor Shortages.
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
N.S Suffers Labor Shortages Yet Wage Data Shows The Pay Is The Lowest In Canada
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January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Worker unions across #NovaScotia including have been struggling with Labor Shortages.
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
#TimHouston claims to be all for career jobs yet wages trends show N.S pays the lowest across #Canada and He's in terrible standing with many unions.
You can view the wage trends here
lmi.novascotia.ca/wage-trend
The latest report from @policyalternatives.ca shows the list for the Top Paid Canadian CEO's . Every single one on the list has made more in the first 33 hours of 2025 than an average worker will make in the entire year.
You can view the report here
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You can view the report here
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N.S Takes Aims To Increase Rates To Income Assistance By 1.6%, Yet Living Costs Continue To Climb
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January 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The latest report from @policyalternatives.ca shows the list for the Top Paid Canadian CEO's . Every single one on the list has made more in the first 33 hours of 2025 than an average worker will make in the entire year.
You can view the report here
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You can view the report here
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#NovaScotia Gov has announced they will be increasing the rates of income assistance by 1.6%, as well those on disability programs seeing an increase of 1.6%.
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
N.S Takes Aims To Increase Rates To Income Assistance By 1.6%, Yet Living Costs Continue To Climb
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January 2, 2026 at 8:53 PM
#NovaScotia Gov has announced they will be increasing the rates of income assistance by 1.6%, as well those on disability programs seeing an increase of 1.6%.
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
Even at the highest amount for 2 adults at $1,473 that's only $23 😒
You can view the announcement here
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/01/0...
@samaustind5.bsky.social has responded to Atlantic road construction and Paving claiming they will start construction on a service road to #Dartmouth Cove on Jan 5th.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.
Counselor Sam Austin Dares Construction Company To Play F.A.F.O Game If They Touch Dartmouth Cove
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December 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
@samaustind5.bsky.social has responded to Atlantic road construction and Paving claiming they will start construction on a service road to #Dartmouth Cove on Jan 5th.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.
To do this work they need building permits and other documents. He recommends people call police if they see any crew in the area.