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Nova Scotia Power CEO Vivek Sood departing after less than a year on the job

Nova Scotia Power Inc. CEO Vivek Sood is leaving his post at the province’s privately owned utility less than a year after taking its top job.  Sood became the Emera Inc. subsidiary’s chief executive...

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Nova Scotia committee to discuss $10-billion AI data centre planned for Cape Breton

HALIFAX — A committee of Nova Scotia’s legislature is scheduled to discuss the controversial $10-billion AI data centre that’s been proposed in Cape Breton.

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High Liner Foods to be bought by Umios in deal valued at $804 million

Nova Scotia seafood processor High Liner Foods Inc. says it has signed a deal to be bought by Japanese company Umios Corp. in an agreement valued at $804 million. Under the agreement, Umios, one of...

October 26, 2026 6:40 pm AST AST

One arrest made in Lunenburg County drug trafficking investigation

The Nova Scotia RCMP Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SWN SCEU) executed a search warrant and retrieved several drugs, replica firearms and forged government documents in connection with a...

October 26, 2026 3:35 pm AST AST

Bayer's Lake chemical reaction under control as disposal begins

A chemical reaction which took place at a Bayer's Lake business park is now under control as fire firefighters worked with the business to form a plan to dispose materials. Robert Hebb, Assistant Fire...

October 26, 2026 1:48 pm AST AST

Mental health crisis response program expands to eastern Nova Scotia

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model is coming to eastern parts of Nova Scotia to train first responders who help those experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The provincial...

October 26, 2026 12:04 pm AST AST

Ex-N.S. PC interim leader endorses another former Tory for Liberal leadership

HALIFAX — A former interim leader of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservatives has endorsed her former PC cabinet colleague to become the new provincial Liberal leader.

October 26, 2026 11:45 am AST AST

Prince Edward Island Liberals elect Dan Kutcher as new leader

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Liberal Party announced its new leader over the weekend.

October 26, 2026 11:44 am AST AST

Woman dies while waiting to go home after release from N.B. correctional centre

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety says a woman who was released from remand custody Friday suffered a medical emergency and died a day later.

October 25, 2026 12:02 pm AST AST

Jajiktek Seawall Trail to bring pristine views and bolster tourism for Cape Breton

A new coastal hiking trail will soon be available to residents and visitors in northern Cape Breton. The trail is expected to open in two years and will allow hikers to walk the Jajiktek Seawall Trail...

October 25, 2026 11:08 am AST AST