St. Margaret's Bay Housing Coalition

03/13/2026

📣CALL TO ACTION FOR ST. MARGARET'S BAY! WE NEED YOUR VOICES!
St. Margaret's Bay Housing Coalition is conducting a survey to help bring affordable, sustainable and inclusive housing options to this community.

Whether you're a renter, homeowner, young adult, or a family trying to stay in SMB — your experience matters. Experiences that will help shape and guide housing solutions for the future. 🏠💫

FIND THE LINK IN THE COMMENTS AND BELOW!

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03/08/2026

02/25/2026

PLEASE SHARE!

Have your say about housing needs in St. Margaret’s Bay

We are currently gathering information about housing needs and views from the area’s residents through a short survey.

You can find the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdedj5XFc7P8Yn17TSMxDqKlTR6I0ICWgBLp9j7UWCKRmaBZA/viewform

We want your input. But time is short! The survey deadline is Monday, March 2.

We especially want to hear from adults aged 20 to 45. But all residents and would-be residents of the St. Margaret’s Bay area are welcome to complete the survey, which is anonymous. No identifying details, including email addresses, are being collected.

Note: The survey question “What type of housing would you consider in St. Margaret’s Bay?” says respondents may choose all that apply. In fact, that question allows you to make only one choice, so please select the type of housing you would most prefer.

The St. Margaret’s Bay Housing Coalition is working with community members and other organizations on plans to help address the lack of housing diversity in our area, with an emphasis on affordable, accessible, and sustainable solutions for all. In order to help us better understand the housing ne...

02/25/2026

COURTESY SHARE

Domestic Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Hosted by Transition Bay-St Margarets
Sunday, March 29, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Tantallon Public Library
3646 Hammonds Plains Road

It seems we are in an age with increasing numbers of emergency events, including storms, fires, flood, drought and power outages.

Join Transition Bay-St Margarets for an important 2 hours of discussion on preparing your home and your family for any disaster.

The workshop will cover a broad scope of potential situations – not only wildfires, storms, floods and drought, but significant or extended service disruptions, such as a long grid-down events and food or fuel shortages.

Discussion may cover the potential for neighbourhood refuge centres, as well as the possible need for evacuation bags and supplies. Water conservation techniques during periods of drought may also be discussed.

Special guest Laura Brine, Communication and Training Coordinator, HRM Emergency Management and Community Safety, will be leading the discussion.

02/23/2026

An annual report by rentals.ca and Urbanisation found that rents across Canada dropped in 2025, except in three provinces: Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

A report released this month by rentals.ca shows that Nova Scotia had the second-highest 5-year increase in average rents from among eight provinces. See the full report here: https://rentals.ca/national-rent-report -overview

02/23/2026

The average rent across Canada dropped in 2025, except in three provinces: Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. R

Read more here:

As Nova Scotia bucks a trend of declining rents, the province’s housing minister says it’s proof that his government needs to keep working.

02/23/2026

The average rent has dropped in Canada, but Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan saw rents increase in 2025. Read more here:

As Nova Scotia bucks a trend of declining rents, the province’s housing minister says it’s proof that his government needs to keep working.

09/19/2025

🌟 What a fantastic day at the Bay Seniors Open House! 🌟

The SMB Housing Coalition had an amazing time connecting with the community, sharing information, and learning more about the needs of local residents.

Huge thanks to Bay Seniors for hosting such a welcoming and well-organized event. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of the conversation about safe, affordable, and accessible housing for everyone in our community❤️

08/28/2025

We’re committed to learning, growing, and bringing real expertise to the table as we work toward housing solutions that’s affordable, accessible, and sustainable for everyone in our community. 🎓🏡💸

08/20/2025

🤝 Want to make a difference in your community?

Are you interested in getting involved with the St. Margaret’s Bay Housing Coalition (SMBHC)? We’d love to hear from you! Share your interests with us, and we’ll help find a volunteer opportunity that fits. 🏡💬

Whether it’s planning, outreach, research, or advocacy — there’s a place for you in this impactful work.

08/15/2025

5. 🎥 Did you miss our Secondary Suites webinar last March?
Not to worry — we’re working on another one to bring you even more helpful info about how secondary suites can support affordable and flexible housing option in St. Margaret’s Bay. 🏡💬

Stay tuned for details — we can’t wait to share more with you!

08/05/2025

We're exploring alternative financial frameworks to support housing solutions in St. Margaret Bay - including Community Land Trusts and Co-operative housing models. 🔑⚖️💵

These unique innovative approaches can help make housing more affordable, sustainable and community led.

Let's build a future where everyone has a place to call home. 🏡💝