The opposition parties and an affordable energy coalition say the province’s largest private electric utility is in no position to ask the public to pay more for power. N-D-P leader Claudia Chender told the province’s energy board that household income is stagnant, the utility’s power grid is unreliable, and public trust in the corporation is at an all-time low in the aftermath of an April cybersecurity breach. Nova Scotia Power has proposed residential rate increases of 3.8 per cent this year and 4.1 per cent on January 1st, 2027. The utility says rate increases are needed to support its 1.3-billion dollar plan to strengthen the grid, expand tree-trimming and vegetation management, and improve its storm response.
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The RCMP is going door to door in the community of Welshtown trying to gather video footage to fully understand how a young teen riding a bicycle died in a dog attack. Police say the 13-year old boy suffered life-threatening injuries after being attacked by three large dogs on Saturday. He later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The RCMP says investigators are seeking information on the day-to-day movements of the dogs – two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa later this month.
The talks come as trade discussions with the U-S remain stalled and tariff pressures continue.
First ministers are expected to focus on economic co-ordination and major infrastructure projects.
The meeting is scheduled for January 29th.
Glasgow Square Theatre will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, marking an important milestone for the community and cultural venue. Mayor Nancy Dicks says that since opening in 2001, Glasgow Square Theatre has been a cornerstone of arts, culture, and community life, hosting concerts, theatre performances, festivals, and waterfront events that have helped shape the cultural identity of the town.
To help kick off the anniversary year, Glasgow Square Theatre will host a special 25th Anniversary Celebration. Tickets go on sale Friday.
In sports,
In the Maritime Junior Hockey league, the Crushers host the Campbellton Tigers tonight at 7:00pm.
