Gas prices rose while diesel prices fell in Nova Scotia overnight. Regular self-serve gasoline rose by 2.6 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price at 139.9 cents per litre. Diesel prices fell by 3.6 cents per litre, putting the minimum pump price at 184.7 cents per litre in the local area. 

 

A new player aiming to compete with Nova Scotia Power is getting a major federal boost.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing a $206 million loan to help Renewall Energy build its first wind project, the 150-megawatt Mersey River Wind farm in Queens County.

Renewall says the project will offer customers more choice and rate stability, aiming to start taking customers in early 2027. The company says about half the project’s output is already under contract.

 

 

Another major credit agency is raising concerns about Nova Scotia’s finances.

Morningstar DBRS says this week’s provincial budget shows deficits are tracking higher than expected, with debt continuing to rise. On its adjusted basis, the shortfall could reach $3.9 billion, potentially the largest among provinces.

Finance Minister John Lohr says he remains confident in the government’s plan. The warning follows a recent downgrade by S&P Global Ratings.

 

Nova Scotia actor Mike Smith, best known as Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual assault related to an alleged 2017 incident.

His lawyer entered the plea Thursday in Dartmouth provincial court. A three-day trial is set for early October.

Court documents show Smith was charged in October 2025. Details of the allegations have not been released, and a publication ban protects the identity of the complainant.

 

In Sports, 

The Pictou County Weeks Crushers fell to the Valley Wildcats last night 4-3 at the Pictou County Wellness centre last night