Police arrest 4 people following environmental protest in Halifax
The protest, which was held by Extinction Rebellion Nova Scotia, was carried out to draw attention to the “global climate crisis.” Continue reading
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Changes to Emera Inc.’s ownership rules would allow more foreign investment
Bruce Marchand, Emera’s chief legal and compliance officer, says the changes will have no effect on the province’s ratepayers. Continue reading
Dept. of Labour rules crane out of service after electricity lights up Halifax sky
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
The construction site was quiet Wednesday, as the Department of Labour inspected the overnight incident and ruled the crane out of service while repairs are completed. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia Power warns of dangers of stealing copper
NS Power is issuing a warning after thieves have been cutting fencing around their power stations to get inside and steal copper. Continue reading
Ottawa announces plan to spend $35.6 million on East Coast power grid technology
The project – dubbed Smart Grid Atlantic – is a partnership between Siemens Canada Ltd., New Brunswick Power and Nova Scotia Power. Continue reading
5,000 N.S. Power customers left in the dark after alleged theft of copper wire in Spryfield
Officials with Nova Scotia Power say someone broke in and stole copper wire from a substation in Spryfield. Continue reading
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Approaching winter storm prompts warnings for residents of the Maritimes
In Nova Scotia, between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow is in the forecast for much of the province, with the higher amounts expected in northern Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Wintry mix of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain headed for Atlantic Canada
Most of New Brunswick is blanketed by freezing rain warnings while special weather statements in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. indicate snow will change over to ice pellets, freezing rain, and rain before diminishing to scattered showers Saturday morning. Continue reading
Antigonish County residents upset Nova Scotia Power won’t take responsibility for power surge damage
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Nova Scotia Power sent investigators to the area to look into half a dozen damage complaints, however, it concluded it was not responsible for the damage and will not be compensating homeowners. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power blames Tuft’s Cove oil spill on corroded pipe
The spill that was discovered on August 2 leaked about 5,000 litres into the water. Continue reading