EverWind Fuels held public information sessions in Nova Scotia regarding a proposed $8-10 billion AI data centre campus at Point Tupper, featuring a 20-year lease with Anthropic. Over 150 to 200 residents attended the first meeting, raising questions about water usage, grid upgrades, and jobs.
The French territory of Miquelon, located off the coast of Newfoundland, is undertaking a voluntary relocation to higher ground due to climate change risks. France has pledged 20 million euros for the project, marking the first time the country has moved an entire village, though some residents oppose leaving their current homes.
Nova Scotia police have clarified that high-risk convicted sex offender Matthew William Rozins is located in the Kentville area, not Truro as initially reported. The 43-year-old is subject to strict court-ordered release conditions, and police have warned the public against vigilante action.
EverWind Fuels plans a $10 billion investment to build an AI data centre campus and wind energy infrastructure in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia. Anthropic has signed a long-term lease for the facility, which is expected to reach 420 megawatts of capacity by 2028. The announcement has drawn public protests over water usage and grid impacts.
Recent lithium battery fires in Ontario and Prince Edward Island have highlighted the growing dangers of e-bikes and energy storage systems. With an estimated 1,500 such fires across Canada last year, experts are urging the public to use certified batteries and warning that traditional firefighting methods often fall short.
Bell Canada told the CRTC that a latent software bug in its Next Generation 911 system caused an outage on September 17, 2026, affecting six provinces for nearly 87 minutes. Some legacy voice calls were missed, though Bell stated no critical public safety incidents resulted.
Halifax Regional Police initiated a large operation in Dartmouth on Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2026, closing Caledonia Road between Main Street and Kennedy Drive to vehicles and pedestrians. The public is advised to avoid the area.
The Halifax Regional Municipality paused the demolition application for the Halifax Forum due to rising costs, prompting criticism from local stakeholders regarding a lack of transparency. Mayor Andy Fillmore revealed preliminary discussions with the Department of National Defence about a potential shared-use facility that could increase the project's scope.
Health Canada has issued a recall for 10,045 Galanz Retro Refrigerators sold between December 2018 and December 2020 due to internal electrical components that can short circuit and ignite. Consumers are urged to stop using the affected units immediately.
Nova Scotia RCMP arrested a man believed to be armed and dangerous in Belmont on Friday. A shelter-in-place alert was issued and subsequently lifted, with no injuries or shots fired reported.
The Nova Scotia government announced it will cease funding the Northstar homeless shelter in New Glasgow by December 23. This decision initiates a 90-day transition period where outreach workers will assist residents in finding alternate housing. The move is part of a broader strategy to shift from traditional shelters to supportive housing models, with an expression of interest launched for nonprofits and municipalities in Pictou, Kings, and Lunenburg counties.
The Nova Scotia government announced it will cease provincial funding for the Northstar Shelter in New Glasgow after a 90-day transition period, following community complaints and a unanimous council vote. While officials plan to shift toward supportive housing models, shelter leadership warns of potential harm to residents and questions the feasibility of finding alternatives within the short timeframe.
The temporary closure of the Robie Street ramp off the MacKay Bridge caused significant delays during Monday morning rush hour, extending commutes by 20 to 30 minutes. The closure is part of the Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment project and is scheduled to end on November 27.
A network issue with Bell Canada's next-generation 9-1-1 system caused widespread outages across several Canadian provinces on Thursday morning, September 17, 2026. While service was largely restored by 4:40 a.m. ET, intermittent issues persisted until approximately 7:30 a.m. ET, prompting police agencies to advise residents to use non-emergency lines.
Laurentian Bank is permanently closing its 55 branches in Quebec by the end of day Friday as part of National Bank's acquisition. Client debit cards will be deactivated at 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 6, suspending banking transactions during the transition.
