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Interesting story from Ontario tabling the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act as they look to streamline its land development and growth plans, allowing municipalities to expand their borders “at any time” in order to build more homes. The link to the article is on our Facebook and Twitter posts.

Interesting story from Ontario tabling the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act as they look to streamline its land development and growth plans, allowing municipalities to expand their borders “at any time” in order to build more homes.
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Ontario to give cities flexibility to expand borders 'at any time' to build homes under new legislation Ontario is looking to streamline its land development and growth plans, allowing municipalities to expand their borders “at any time” in order to build more homes.

Spring is springing all over NS, from the northern tip of Cape Breton all the way down to Yarmouth, and it’s time to enjoy it so on this sunny and fun Monday, here are 25 things to do during in NS this spring. http://ow.ly/tTkF50Nz1xu

25 Things to Do During Spring in Nova Scotia | To Do Canada Spring is springing from the northern tip of Cape Breton all the way down to Yarmouth, and it’s time to enjoy it! Getting out and into the... Read more »

Buying a home is one of the largest and most important decisions you’ll ever make. Before you buy—even if the house looks perfect on the outside—you should schedule a home inspection. Clink the link today!
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Almost everything in this kitchen is unique and definitely not the norm. From the counter tops, island and cabinet style to the colours, light fixtures and chairs. What do you think works & what would you never do in your kitchen?

Researchers from Austria have invented a new kind of battery called an oxygen-ion battery. The battery is greener, longer lasting, incredibly rechargeable and less flammable than the current near-ubiquitous lithium-ion battery.
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A New Kind of Battery—Oxygen-Ion—Could Change Energy It’s incredibly rechargeable, made from safe materials, and—get this—not going to catch on fire.

After the winter weather takes its toll on your home and property, how do you get everything cleaned up and ready for the warmer weather? Here’s an article with some tips and tricks that might help you.
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Get Your House Ready for Summer Cold weather can take a toll on any home, so HGTV Magazine consulted the experts on how to get yours back in shape.

Wind power can help deliver clean, affordable electricity to homes & businesses, create jobs & local economic growth, & fight climate change for generations to come. The Governments of Canada and NS just launched an assessment of offshore wind development. http://ow.ly/77eK50NqozS

Two portions of Halifax area parkland closer to becoming construction sites. Earlier this month, regional council approved the sale of 4.21 hectares of the park to the province of Nova Scotia, to make way for a new elementary school.
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Two portions of Halifax area parkland closer to becoming construction sites As two pieces of green spaces in the Halifax area get closer to becoming construction sites, not everyone is behind the new plans.

Where does it cost the most, and the least, to own a home in Canada? As average home prices begin to stabilize in Canada, a new report is showing where Canadians are paying some of the lowest homeownership costs.
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Where does it cost the most, and the least, to own a home in Canada? As average home prices begin to stabilize in Canada, a new report is showing where Canadians are paying some of the lowest homeownership costs. CTVNews.ca has put together a list of homes currently on the market in these areas.

Happy St. Patrick’s day from all of us at Greener Inspections! 🍀

Average rents in Canada may have declined for the third consecutive month, but they still remain 9.7% higher compared to a year ago.
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Rents decline for third straight month, but remain 10% higher than last year - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada Average rents in Canada may have declines for the third consecutive month, but they still remain 9.7% higher compared to a year ago.

All Greener inspections involve a manual inspection & thermal imaging of the entire house. We present our findings in a clear, concise, easy-to-read format so you’ll know all the facts about the house you’re buying.
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The Ontario government is bringing in a new mandatory technological education credit for high school students, they announced Friday. In a news release, the province said the change will begin with students entering Grade 9 in September of 2024.
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Ontario introducing mandatory technology credit for high school students | CBC News The provincial government is bringing in a new mandatory technological education credit for Ontario high school students, the education minister announced Friday.

Nova Scotia is experiencing massive job growth and record employment levels, but it’s unclear whether the trend can sustain amid rising interest rates and a possible recession.
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Nova Scotia's job market is booming, but it's not all good news | CBC News According to Statistics Canada, the province added 24,800 jobs between January 2022 and January 2023, an increase of 5.2 per cent. The labour force is the largest it has ever been in Nova Scotia with 528,100 people working or actively looking for work.

Have a look at this kitchen. Everything from the exposed wood beam to the cabinetry design, flooring and layout works so flawlessly together don’t you think?

Not a bad time of year to check things off your home maintenance checklist like checking your water softener, changing a furnace filter or smoke detector battery. Great reminders!
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Thousands of Nova Scotians may be waiting longer than expected for the Greener Homes rebate they applied for from the Nova Scotia and federal governments because of a large backlog in files. http://ow.ly/HulU50N8xwT

Thousands of Nova Scotians waiting for Greener Homes rebate as program bogs down | CBC News Thousands of Nova Scotians may be waiting longer than expected for the Greener Homes rebate they applied for from the Nova Scotia and federal governments because of a large backlog in files. As of March 1, at least 2,700 files were in the queue to be processed.

Statistics Canada data shows that more than a fifth of all houses in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario were owned by investors in 2020 which makes it much harder for first time buyers.
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1 in 5 properties across much of Canada are owned by investors. That makes it harder for 1st-time buyers | CBC News Publishing data related to housing investors for the first time, the Canadian Housing Statistics Program has found that more than a fifth of all houses in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario were owned by investors in 2020.

Construction is beginning on a $50-million clean tech academy in Georgetown, PEI. A 60-acre zone of tax-free land will be provided for clean tech companies as a destination and will include a 55,000 sq-ft learning centre which will house the academy.
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What a great picture from Adam Cornick of Acorn Art & Photography showcasing the beauty of Lunenburg, NS after a recent snowfall.