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On the Brink: Nova Scotia has a rent subsidy program. Here’s how it works – Halifax

Petra Löwer Dec 20, 2023

Earlier this month, we brought you a series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living and housing in Nova Scotia. In this story, we talk about the province’s rental subsidy…
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On the Brink: Halifax-area landlords say housing crisis is harming them too

Petra Löwer Dec 13, 2023

Last week, we brought you a series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. In this story, we hear from two landlords who talk about how the housing crisis is impacting them.Two…
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On the Brink: Retiree living in converted laundry room feels ‘overlooked’ amid housing crisis

Petra Löwer Dec 7, 2023

This is the fourth instalment of a Global News series called ‘On The Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. In this story, a senior living in a converted laundry room talks about the…
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On the Brink: A Nova Scotia family and the ‘never-ending struggle’ to survive

Petra Löwer Dec 4, 2023

This is the first instalment of a Global News series called ‘On the Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. In this story, a Nova Scotia woman talks about the challenges of making ends meet while…
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