793 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates economic Growth in Western Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 7, 2002 2:34 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Western Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Economic Growth in Northern Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 7, 2002 2:19 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Northern Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Economic Growth in Eastern Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 7, 2002 2:11 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Eastern Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Growth
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 7, 2002 1:57 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Economic Growth in Southern Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 7, 2002 0:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Southern Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Province Amends Bill 129
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 27, 2002 1:55 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Amends Bill 129
The Nova Scotia government is amending a bill currently before
the legislature that will ensure the province's right to assess
certain industrial properties for municipal taxation purposes.
Input Sought on Sprinkler System Requirements
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 17, 2002 2:34 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Input Sought on Sprinkler
System Requirements
Nova Scotians are invited to comment on proposed changes to
provincial building code requirements for sprinkler systems.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations released a discussion
paper on the topic today, May 17.
Amendments to Municipal Government, Assessment Acts Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 2, 2002 12:17 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS---Amendments to Municipal
Government, Assessment Acts Introduced
Two bills -- one affecting property tax on waterfront properties
and the other, assessment of industrial properties -- were
introduced today by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations.
Strait Municipalities Receive Planning Grant
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 1, 2002 12:07 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strait Municipalities Receive
Planning Grant
The Nova Scotia government is supporting efforts by Strait area
municipalities to work together on regional economic development
initiatives.
Port Hawkesbury Offices Moving
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 12, 2002 4:27 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Port Hawkesbury Offices Moving
Better and more convenient access to government services is
coming to the residents of the Port Hawkesbury area. Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations announced today, April 12, that
its Registry of Motor Vehicles and Consumer Services offices are
moving to the former vocational school at 400 Reeves St.
Omnibus Bill Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 12, 2002 4:10 PM
JUSTICE--Omnibus Bill Introduced
Justice Minister Michael Baker today introduced amendments that
will help streamline the province's justice system. The Justice
Administration Amendment (2002) Act includes changes to the way
in which tenants settle disputes with landlords and how various
fines are levied in the province.
Comments Sought on Auto-Sales Regulation
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 10, 2002 4:08 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Comments Sought on Auto-Sales
Regulation
The provincial government wants to hear from Nova Scotians on how
vehicle sales are regulated in the province. To jump-start
consultation, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
released a discussion paper on the topic today, April 10.
Motor Vehicle Act Amendments Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 5, 2002 10:15 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Motor Vehicle Act Amendments
Introduced
Continuing efforts to make Nova Scotia's roads safer were the
subject of amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act, introduced today
by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations.
Land Registration Act Changes Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 3, 2002 10:06 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Land Registration Act Changes
Introduced
Several amendments to the Land Registration Act were introduced
today, April 3, by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations. The Land Registration Act is the
foundation of the Registry 2000 Project, an initiative designed
to modernize Nova Scotia's land registration system.
Province Moves to Further Improve Road Safety
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 28, 2002 11:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Moves to Further
Improve Road Safety
As of April 1, unsafe drivers will face higher fines and more
demerit points on their record. Speeding, not stopping for school
buses or crossing guards, and drunk driving are among the
targeted behaviours.
NSPI to Pay Fairer Share of Taxes
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 21, 2002 2:15 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--NSPI to Pay Fairer Share of
Taxes
A long-standing demand from municipalities for Nova Scotia Power
Inc. to pay a fairer share of municipal property taxes will soon
be realized. The Nova Scotia government announced the change
today, March 21.
Yarmouth RMV is Moving
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 14, 2002 4:09 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Yarmouth RMV is Moving
Residents in the Yarmouth area will soon have better and more
convenient access to government services. Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations announced today, March 14, that its Registry
of Motor Vehicles service in Yarmouth will soon be available at
the Access Nova Scotia Centre.
Congratulations Emily and Jacob
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 22, 2002 1:26 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Congratulations Emily and Jacob
The sweep continues for Emily and Jacob, the most popular baby
names in 2001. Emily has been at the top of the girl's list for
four years running. Jacob tops the list of boys' names for the
second year in a row and has been in the top 20 name choices
since 1994.
Nova Scotia Tightens Birth Certificate Security
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 15, 2002 2:56 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Nova Scotia Tightens Birth
Certificate Security
The provincial government is tightening up application procedures
for birth certificates. The changes come from a review of vital
statistics practices, as governments in Canada and abroad look
into domestic security measures following the events of Sept. 11.
National Building Code Advisory
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 11, 2002 1:27 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--National Building Code Advisory
Owners of buildings with arched or curved roofs should be aware
of a revision to the 1995 National Building Code of Canada. The
Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes issued the change
to correct a design shortcoming in these roofs, which are often
found on long-span commercial, industrial and recreational
buildings, such as rinks.