Nova Scotia

Northeast states’ options to meet ambitious clean energy targets since the US government placed a moratorium on offshore wind projects could open the door to large-scale developments planned off Atlantic Canada, say experts.

After at least two Nova Scotia municipalities voted in favour of asking the provincial government to slow down on its uranium exploration plans, their offices received several-page-long letters from Premier Tim Houston saying the province needs the industry to keep funding municipalities.

It could cost between $5 billion and $10 billion to build a transmission line that would connect Nova Scotia's proposed offshore wind farms with the rest of the country, Premier Tim Houston says.

Two leading environmental groups are giving a thumbs up to Nova Scotia's ambitious plan to dramatically expand its fledgling offshore wind energy industry.

The Conservatives' plans for the Atlantic coast not only threaten to upend the country's pursuit of emissions reductions, but may also be a bad deal financially as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.

The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago, shortly after a Nova Scotia man brutally assaulted his common-law wife.

Construction has started on a 168-megawatt wind farm that will be the biggest clean energy development in the Canadian Maritimes and includes a key equity stake for local First Nations.

Canada is not ready to deal with the damage climate change will inflict on transportation hubs that safeguard our supply chains, warns a Senate committee report.

Research scientist Tim Webster, an expert on coastal issues, says data he has collected during the past 20 years shows Nova Scotia's shoreline is moving inland, on average, about 30 centimetres, or one foot, every year.

The "Canadian Energy Efficiency Scorecard" has the East Coast province tumbling from second place in in 2022 to fifth this year, while Prince Edward Island is now tied with Quebec for second place, and New Brunswick has moved ahead to fourth spot. B.C. still ranks number 1.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said he needed a strong, fresh mandate to negotiate with the federal government on issues such as carbon pricing.

Tory Leader Tim Houston called the snap election on Oct. 27, ignoring his government’s election law, which for the first time in Nova Scotia set a fixed election date — July 15, 2025.

With two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston’s decision to call an early vote will pay off and the real battle will be between the Liberals and NDP for second place.

Canada’s fledgling sector could get a gust of investment if Donald Trump imposes the U.S. offshore wind moratorium he promised during the election, some industry players say.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government.