What changed lately in Halifax, Toronto and Calgary, from official and trusted sources.
Applications for Nova Scotia's Heating Assistance Rebate opened on October 1, 2026 and close on March 31. The rebate is $400 for 2026-27. Renters and homeowners who pay for their own heat can apply if their household net income is up to $45,000, or up to $30,000 for a single person.
Since May 2026, Nova Scotia has had the highest average asking rent of any province, $2,356 in August, according to Rentals.ca and Urbanation data. The province's 5 per cent rent cap protects existing tenants but does not apply when a unit is rented to a new tenant, and the cap is set to expire at the end of 2027.
Nova Scotia expects a $1.4-billion deficit for 2026-27 and ended 2025-26 with a $1.4-billion deficit. The province says spending, mainly on health care and seniors' care, grew faster than revenue. The update does not announce any tax or benefit changes for residents.
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