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- 1Nova Scotia rent increases outpaced other provinces, report finds▼How Nova Scotia’s rent asks topped other provinces https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalne ws.ca/news/12074928/nova-scot
A Global News report examines how rent increases requested by landlords in Nova Scotia topped those in other Canadian provinces, despite the province having rent cap rules in place. The findings point to mounting affordability pressure in a market that has seen rapid rent growth as population inflows outpace housing supply.
- 2Nova Scotia to levy EV and hybrid registrations from October 1●New levy on Nova Scotia electric and hybrid vehicle registrations starts Oct. 1
Nova Scotia will begin charging a new levy on electric and hybrid vehicle registrations starting October 1. The province's move adds an extra fee for owners of low-emission vehicles, a policy likely to spark debate over whether it discourages EV adoption at a time when many governments offer incentives to promote them. Drivers with electric or hybrid vehicles will see the charge applied when renewing or registering their cars.