Posted July 24, 2026
Wind power for electricity needs backups when the wind is weak
Nova Scotia’s electricity supply is in transition from coal to wind. There are many possible ways to make that happen. Historically the province has relied on Nova Scotia Power for capital projects.
Posted May 8, 2026
Unionized long-term care and senior home workers in Nova Scotia began their strike on Friday, April 13. They are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
Posted April 17, 2026
A recent trip on the ferry from Saint John, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia prompted a thought. The ferry was well appointed and completed its journey in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Posted March 27, 2026
“Today, we learned that the independent Nova Scotia Energy Board – effectively the judge and jury on power rates – agreed with Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) and approved what they asked for… I strongly disagree with this decision. It is out of touch in every way.”
Posted March 6, 2026
The February 23rd budget was introduced with a barrage of explanatory material. Governments provide a complex range of services, most of which require a lot of infrastructure: schools, hospitals and seniors housing, for example. Read More »