Atlantic Canada's offshore wind potential is massive, but less than projected: reportTuesday, 17, February, 2026  Some limiting factors on the region's potential include ocean floor conditions, marine protected areas, ice issues, shipping lanes, existing fishing areas and transmission costs.
| Family says small option home abandoned man with Down syndrome at hospitalTuesday, 17, February, 2026  A 60-year-old man with Down syndrome has been living in the Inverness hospital since Dec. 22, despite the fact hospital staff say he does not require medical treatment. The small option home where he lived for 20 years says he cannot come back.
| Why power grid capacity is not just an issue for Nova ScotiaTuesday, 17, February, 2026  A bout of frigid weather in January had Nova Scotia Power asking its customers to conserve energy. Experts say grid capacity is not just a concern for Nova Scotia as our lives become more electrified. The CBC's Alex Guye explains.
| Nova Scotia's lung screening program finds dozens of cancer cases in first 2 yearsTuesday, 17, February, 2026  Nova Scotia's lung screening program is still in its infancy, but those leading the effort say they've already been able to deliver life-changing, positive news to dozens of people who might have been given a terminal diagnosis in other circumstances.
| $7M upgrade to Berwick’s wastewater plant will help meet growing demand, address odourTuesday, 17, February, 2026  Last month, the federal and provincial governments announced they would spend $2.8 million and $2.3 million respectively to help Berwick complete the third phase of its four-phase wastewater upgrade project. Berwick will cover the remaining $1.8 million.
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