NS Power

• N.B., N.S. exploring upgraded energy ties in absence of Atlantic Loop

  Two projects that would allow for more power to flow between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are being pitched by the provinces instead of the Atlantic Loop.

  Environment

  Oct 12
  
• ‘Extreme safety concern:’ Rising copper wire thefts force N.S. Power to ramp up security

  A copper wire theft cut off electricity to thousands of Dartmouth residents on Tuesday. Nova Scotia Power says the theft is part of a trend that's leading it to increase security.

  Canada

  Aug 27
  
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• N.S. Power outlines tree cutting plan to help reduce hurricane caused outages

  Nova Scotia's electric utility says plans to nearly double its tree trimming budget should improve reliability in electrical service when the next hurricane strikes.

  Canada

  Aug 9
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• Gaspereau fishers in N.S. voluntarily close early to protect fish stocks

  Canada's oldest regulated fishery has ended its season early in a move to conserve Gaspereau fish. Before the voluntary closure last Friday, more than 1.6 million fish were caught.

  Environment

  May 23
• N.S. business owner furious, calls planned 4-day power outage ‘ludicrous’

  A Nova Scotia business owner says she's 'steamed' after she was found out a one-day power outage will now keep her in the dark for four-consecutive days.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Thousands of N.S. customers out of power amid strong winds, cold snap

  According to Environment Canada, coldest wind chills could reach -43 degrees Celsius, while maximum wind gusts are forecasted to reach between 70 and 80 kilometres per hour. 

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Thousands of customers without power in N.S., wind warning still in effect

  The winds are expected to "gradually" diminish over central areas of the province during the afternoon and over eastern areas in the evening.

  Weather

  Jan 26
• Repairs underway as intense storm knocks out power across the Maritimes

  More than 86,000 homes and businesses in Nova Scotia were in the dark this morning after an intense storm swept through the region.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Nova Scotia Power agreement with customers would hike rates 14 per cent over 2 years

  Nova Scotia's electrical utility has reached a proposed settlement with representatives of its customers for a rate increase of 13.8 per cent over the next two years.

  Economy

  Nov 24, 2022
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• Emera puts clean energy projects in Nova Scotia on hold after rate cap

  The financial results came as investors watch for the fallout from the Nova Scotia government's imposed rate cap on the parent company of Nova Scotia Power.

  Money

  Nov 11, 2022