Students Nova Scotia

• Affordable housing advocates, students point to gaps in Nova Scotia housing plan

  Advocates for low-income renters and students in are pointing out gaps in the province's plan to cope with a predicted shortfall of 41,200 residential units by 2028.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2023
  
• N.S. government strengthens supports for international students’ MSI

  The changes allow students to be absent from Nova Scotia for more than 31 consecutive days without losing their MSI coverage for insured services received in Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2022
  
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• Young Nova Scotians facing ‘tough decisions’ as cost of living skyrockets

  The skyrocketing cost of living has been top of mind for many, but young Nova Scotians are especially impacted by the economic crunch and are having doubts about their futures.

  Canada

  May 21, 2022
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• Expert on timing of N.S. fixed election dates: ‘I can’t imagine who would advise that’

  'Having them fixed in the summer is not usually positive for voter turnout,' said Lori Turnbull of Dalhousie University.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2021
• No on-campus voting leaves N.B., N.S. students disappointed

  Elections Canada says 110,395 votes were cast on campuses Canada-wide in 2019.

  Politics

  Aug 27, 2021
• Affordability and housing issues could drive up the youth vote in N.S. election

  Rising tuition costs, the rental crisis, lack of affordable apartments and unemployment are all key issues affecting post-secondary students ahead of the Nova Scotia election.

  Politics

  Jul 21, 2021
• Students Nova Scotia pushes for new funding to go to improving online education

  'Any investment into post-secondary is a good investment, we're just hoping it impacts students in a positive way,' the group's chair said of a recent funding announcement.

  Education

  Jan 13, 2021
• Nova Scotia student group calls for end to “skyrocketing” tuition

  The Canadian Federation of Students says tuition fee hikes in Nova Scotia are a direct result of cuts to public funding.

  Education

  Sep 5, 2017
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• Student group wants N.S. government to rethink education loans

  Students Nova Scotia launched a new campaign Monday designed to bring attention to the financial hardships faced by many students in the province.

  Jan 6, 2014