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Opposition urges N.S. Premier Tim Houston to debate AI data centre in legislature

HALIFAX — The leader of Nova Scotia's official Opposition is calling on Premier Tim Houston to recall the legislature for an emergency debate about a proposed multi-billion dollar data centre in Cape Breton.

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One dead, four injured after police chase ends with two crashes in N.S.

GRAND PRÉ — One person is dead and four others are injured after a car involved in a police chase went off the road in western Nova Scotia.

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New Brunswick data centre debate highlights cross-country tension over AI facilities

FREDERICTON — Chris Watson says he was very concerned when he reviewed a New Brunswick business development agency's recent correspondence about data centres.

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Two people face charges after a shooting death in N.B. First Nation

ELSIPOGTOG FIRST NATION — Two people are facing charges after a shooting death in a New Brunswick First Nation last week.

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Yarmouth ferry service to continue service in 2027

An extension agreement has been announced by the province for Yarmouth ferry service to meet increasing demand. According to a release, the agreement between the province and Bay Ferries Ltd will see...

October 18, 2026 12:10 pm AST AST

Lunenburg County couple receive award for their environmental stewardship

The provincial Woodland Owner of the Year for 2026 are Ross and Carla Pentz of Camperdown, Lunenburg County who have managed their woodlot sustainably for 50 years. The couple also received the award...

October 18, 2026 10:41 am AST AST

Nova Scotia business accused of buying illegal lobster denies allegations

LOCKEPORT — One of the Nova Scotia businesses accused of buying illegally caught lobsters in the province denies any allegations of wrongdoing.

October 17, 2026 5:38 pm AST AST

Electrocution that left Nova Scotia man dead happened during copper wire theft: RCMP

OXFORD, N.S. — RCMP say they believe a suspicious electrocution that resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man in northern Nova Scotia happened during a copper wire theft.

October 17, 2026 4:08 pm AST AST

Staff member assaulted on campus at Memorial University in St. John's, N.L.

ST. JOHN'S — A staff member at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador was assaulted while working at the St. John's campus.

October 17, 2026 5:51 pm AST AST

Drug trafficking investigation leads to two arrests in Lower Sackville

RCMP have arrested a man and woman after a drug trafficking investigation in September. The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) received notice that a woman was...

October 17, 2026 10:35 am AST AST