The minimum price of regular self-serve gasoline in Halifax, Hants, and part of Colchester counties fell by 7.2 cents per litre to 164.5 cents per litre on November 7, 2026, following the invocation of the interrupter clause. Diesel prices remained unchanged, and no overnight changes occurred in New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island.
After roughly 10 brewery closures over the past two years, Nova Scotia's craft beer sector appears to be stabilizing. NSLC data shows a 3.9 per cent drop in local craft beer sales for the quarter ending June 28, though industry leaders point to broader economic pressures and high shipping costs limiting new inter-provincial trade opportunities.
The Independent Energy System Operator (IESO) intends to assume control of Nova Scotia's electricity grid from Nova Scotia Power in spring 2028. The transition, estimated to cost $75 million in total capital expenses, involves building a new control room and nearly doubling the organization's workforce. Expert consultants project customer benefits exceeding $200 million over 15 years.
Cape Breton Regional Municipality council rejected immediate options to address a $1.6-million deficit from the 2025-26 fiscal year, with councillors clashing over whether to use reserve funds and what caused public works overruns.
The Nova Scotia Energy Board will adjust prices for all grades of gasoline at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, citing significant market shifts. Diesel prices are not affected by this adjustment.
Municipal politicians in Nova Scotia are reporting a rise in public harassment, particularly online, prompting some officials to leave politics and several municipalities to restrict public input at council meetings. While the provincial government says legislation cannot stop social media abuse, municipal leaders are calling for federal intervention.
A nursing employee at South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater accessed personal health information without a valid reason in August 2025, prompting Nova Scotia Health to notify 54 affected individuals.
Two Nova Scotian mothers joined the NDP at a press conference to voice concerns about a proposed EverWind data centre in Point Tupper, part of a $10-billion investment involving Anthropic. While the provincial government and grid operator cite ratepayer protections and interruptibility clauses, NDP Leader Claudia Chender is pushing to recall the legislature to enshrine those safeguards in law.
Furnace oil prices in Nova Scotia have fallen roughly 40 cents per litre from a historic September high, saving homeowners over $370 on a standard tank fill. The correction followed U.S. midterm election results, though current rates remain about 50 per cent above historical averages.
The Province of Nova Scotia and the state of Vermont have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to explore exporting electricity from Nova Scotia's offshore wind projects to New England. The agreement focuses on transmission collaboration and grid integration but does not commit Vermont to purchasing power.
West Hants council has applied to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund for an $8.5 million project to connect the Windsor and Falmouth water systems, aiming to boost capacity, support residential growth, and extend the life of local infrastructure.
Gasoline and diesel prices in Nova Scotia fell in early November 2026, reaching levels not seen since August. The reductions coincided with heavy U.S. Republican midterm losses and JD Vance publicly blaming the conflict with Iran for the party's defeat.
NDP Leader Claudia Chender is calling on Premier Tim Houston and EverWind to provide concrete details about a proposed AI data centre at Point Tupper, citing concerns over power bills, environmental impacts, and tax incentives. The party plans to request an emergency legislative session and has organized protests and town halls across the province.
The Nova Scotia Energy Board reported decreases in minimum gas and diesel prices for Zone 1, which includes Halifax, Hants, and part of Colchester counties, effective November 6, 2026.
China has extended tariff-free access for Canadian lobster, crab, canola meal, and peas until the end of 2028 under a broader trade agreement that also allows up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada annually. The deal is helping Nova Scotia's seafood industry recover after retaliatory tariffs caused live lobster exports to China to plummet from 23,000 tonnes in 2024 to 8,500 tonnes in 2025.
West Hants Regional Municipality is pursuing voluntary buyouts for Stannus Street residents in Windsor plagued by combined sewer overflows, but Nova Scotia's provincial government says no funding program exists for such initiatives. The municipality is also applying for stormwater infrastructure funding to redesign local drainage systems.
Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow announced a $2.3-million provincial program to support Nova Scotia's beef producers, part of the broader $5.2-million Nova Scotia Beef Initiative launched in 2024. Administered by Perennia, the program covers infrastructure upgrades and cattle purchases, with individual farms eligible for up to $250,000. Applications close on Dec. 11.
A slow-tracking weather system is delivering significant rainfall across Nova Scotia, with forecasts ranging from 30 to 100 millimetres depending on the region and source. Halifax Water is urging residents to clear storm drains to prevent localized flooding as heavy rain continues through the weekend.
Nova Scotia's official Opposition is demanding an emergency legislative debate on a proposed $10 billion AI data centre project in Point Tupper, citing widespread resident concerns over power rates, environmental impacts, and the cost of living.
Canada and China have extended a trade agreement granting Chinese market access to Canadian lobster and crab for two additional years, until the end of 2028. The extension brings relief to Nova Scotia's seafood industry after tariffs previously caused nearly a quarter-billion dollars in lost sales, though some exporters remain disappointed that duties on species like whelk and sea cucumber persist.
Luc Georges Castonguay, a 58-year-old school bus driver from Amherst, N.S., faces child luring charges following an investigation that began in October. He has been suspended without pay and released on strict conditions ahead of a January court appearance.
Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow announced the $2.3-million Nova Scotia Beef Development Program on November 5, offering beef producers up to $250,000 per project to invest in cattle and infrastructure. Administered by Perennia, applications are open until December 11.
Nova Scotia's Independent Energy System Operator has issued a request for qualifications for technology-neutral, on-demand energy generation and storage projects. The initiative lists ten potential technologies, including small modular nuclear reactors, and runs parallel to an earlier request for natural gas backup facilities.
Public Health is investigating a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in the Glace Bay area of Nova Scotia that has significantly affected St. Anne’s Elementary School. Dr. Ishraga Awad has issued hygiene recommendations to help prevent further spread of the illness, which causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The new Mountain Lea Lodge long-term care home, featuring 96 single rooms with private washrooms, celebrated its grand opening on November 5, 2026, in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. It is the ninth facility to open under a provincial plan to build and improve 5,700 long-term care rooms by 2032.
Canada and China have agreed to extend the suspension of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian lobster exports until the end of 2028. Announced by International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu on Nov. 4, the extension provides market certainty ahead of the fall fishing season and Lunar New Year sales, preserving Canada's competitive advantage over U.S. suppliers.
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced a one-year extension of bilateral health agreements through March 2028, bringing Nova Scotia's total federal health funding to $1.75 billion for the 2027-28 fiscal year. Provincial Health Minister Michelle Thompson expressed guarded optimism about reaching a longer-term deal and confirmed no service cuts are currently planned.
The Mahone Bay Community Land Co-operative and Solterre Design are planning two co-op housing developments totaling more than 80 units in Lunenburg and Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, to address severe housing shortages and rising prices on the South Shore.
Amazon held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 4, 2026, for a 2.2-million-square-foot robotics fulfilment centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The facility, the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, is expected to create over 1,000 full-time jobs when it opens in 2029.
At a Halifax Regional Municipality public engagement session in Bedford, residents voiced strong support for the planned Mill Cove ferry terminal while urging officials to prioritize low-rise buildings, accessible public spaces, and community-focused amenities. The ferry service, backed by nearly $260 million in government funding, is now targeted to be operational by 2030.
