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At the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia, sustainability is built into how we care for our communities. Through deep energy retrofits and clean‑energy investments, we’re reducing environmental impact while improving comfort and stability for residents. Our Deep Energy...
We’re extremely proud to share an update on our Housing for Healthcare communities. Of the 48 non‑market rental homes delivered to date through this program in rural Nova Scotia, over 90% are now occupied, with five units currently available for leasing. From the...
Accessibility improvements are taking shape at our workforce housing at 27 Evans Avenue in Halifax. We’re nearing completion on the structural steel and canopy framing for a new accessible wheelchair ramp, an important step in improving access at this location. The...
HTNS recently held its first Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC) meeting, marking an important step in strengthening our culture of safety and care—for both our team and the communities we serve. Bringing together staff representatives, the...
Our 2025 Impact Report is coming soon, and this year’s theme is all about Resident Impact—the real change people feel when their homes become healthier, and more stable. One of the stories we’re highlighting is Barry’s. After years of drafty windows and uneven...
Did you know that HTNS is not social housing? One of the most common misconceptions we hear is about where we fit on the housing continuum. HTNS provides workforce housing—affordable, non-market rental homes designed for healthcare workers, middle‑income earners,...