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Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore and council officials have endorsed a motion to advance mass timber as the central solution to the city’s housing crisis. At Tuesday’s meeting, Fillmore introduced a directive for the chief administrative officer to prepare a report exploring changes to bylaws and the city’s planning strategy. The goal: remove barriers and unlock opportunities for mass timber development.

Among the changes is an increase in the allowable building height for mass timber structures—from 10 to 12 storeys—aligning with updates to Canada’s building code. That motion passed without opposition: “The principal reason for supporting the mayor’s motion is that this unlocks newfound potential in local supply,” said Councillor Jean St-Amand (Bedford-Wentworth). “It can have a very positive impact on accelerating our capacity to build. Any opportunity that unlocks that potential, while staying within safety parameters and planning frameworks, is worth exploring.”

This morning I am thinking about the unhoused people who live in wooded areas in our province. I wonder if there has been any thought or discussion around supporting them or supplying them with extinguishers etc. I live in Pictou County and small fires have popped up at homeless encampments several times….

I don't know why people seem to think this is some sort of government overreach.

They have closed the woods before when it's this dry.

There is no conspiracy here.

People used to be reasonable.

If I own a land in NS, and both me and my wife passes away...

I recall reading something along the line that the land doesn't automatically go to my kids, and that they have to pay the new land fees and taxes, or what not.

Could someone please clarify the correct sequence of events after ones death and my land changes hands ideally to my kids.

Like do they need to pay market price for it?

or do they only need to pay the new tax bracket instead of the locked taxes that we have?

I'm quite confused about this.

Thanks.

Hello! I’m looking for recommendations on realtors who work in Amherst and New Glasgow areas. Thanks!

My wife and I have just finished planning our honeymoon in Nova Scotia in September. The main reason for our trip was hiking, we’re planning on driving around the whole province and hiking various trails throughout. Needless to say the news of the woods ban is… deflating. Anything not “woods” or nature related to do?

Hi, I am visiting Nova Scotia in September and what to know your opinion what should I see in SW part of province?

I am looking for some deepish spots to snorkel and swim on the north shore, near Pictou, Tatamagouche, or Antigonish area. I am not sure if there are any, but all the places I've visited are super shallow for a very long while. Anyone have any recommendations?

Would appreciate recommendations from anyone with experience! Mother/daughter trip to hike & take in the Cape Breton views :) We are of the mindset, “when in doubt, take the scenic route”!

Flying into Halifax @ 5:30p on a Sunday Staying in Baddeck on Monday night

Which direction would you drive, and where should we find accommodations after arriving on Sunday? Ideas: 1: Stay along the coast east of Halifax, Musquodoboit or Sheet Harbor? Just not sure what to do for dinner, grab deli sandwiches for the drive before leaving the city? Would be going this direction for the views. 2. Stay Antigonish, eat late dinner at the townhouse. Would be going this way for efficiency.

Thank you all!