Nova Scotia Power heightening security measures as copper thefts increase

Copper wire thefts are continuing to rise, as Nova Scotia Power says they’ve experienced about 30 thefts from electrical equipment across the province in 2023. A recent incident in Dartmouth resulted in power outages for about 10,000 residents in the area. As Vanessa Wright reports, those who take the dangerous risk of stealing the metal are hoping to cash in on its value.

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