Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-01-26

Good evening, these are your top stories for Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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Long-duration snowstorm on the way for the Maritimes

January 25 , 2026 at 10:03:59 a.m. AST • :

The large and slow-moving system will impact the region for nearly 36 hours, bringing 10-40 cm of snow, wind and blowing snow for Sunday night through to Monday night before tapering off to flurries through Tuesday morning.

Dartmouth pet crematory closes after 20 years in business

January 25 , 2026 at 06:35:33 p.m. AST • :

Owner of Metro Pet Crematory says he can't compete as big corporations take over more veterinary hospitals in the city and seek out lower-cost crematory services.

Parks Canada shuttering Historic Places website, sparking heritage concerns

January 25 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Parks Canada says it will deactivate the Canadian Register of Historic Places website this spring, leaving no alternative database to look up Nova Scotia heritage sites in one location.

Nova Scotia Power asks customers to conserve energy due to cold snap

January 24 , 2026 at 01:57:32 p.m. AST • :

Nova Scotia Power is asking customers to conserve energy as temperatures drop to minus double digits this weekend.

'In survival mode': New project aims to support gender-based violence service providers

January 25 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

As gender-based violence organizations and shelters in Nova Scotia grapple with rising demand, a new wellness project is offering service providers the chance to focus on their own well-being.

January 23 , 2026 at 11:54:13 a.m. AST • :

RCMP recover stolen taxis in Antigonish

January 22 , 2026 at 11:28:26 a.m. AST • :

Porter Airlines to close crew bases in Thunder Bay, Ont., and Halifax, N.S., in May

January 23 , 2026 at 03:10:35 p.m. AST • :

2 men in Amherst charged in $290K stolen cheque fraud

January 25 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

These N.S. volunteer firefighters have found themselves on the frontlines of climate change

January 23 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Some N.S. universities struggling to fill residences — a must to hold on to funding

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January 24 , 2026 at 01:53:16 p.m. AST • :

Conservationists warn DFO facility closures could risk future of endangered salmon

January 23 , 2026 at 03:21:12 p.m. AST • :

Bitter cold coming to Nova Scotia, with another snowstorm in the works for Monday

January 24 , 2026 at 11:07:26 a.m. AST • :

Kentville business community throws support behind homeless shelter at public meeting

January 24 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

N.S. doctors welcome AI note-taking tool, expert says public transparency important

January 22 , 2026 at 09:06:04 p.m. AST • :

Residents of Halifax neighbourhood back home following evacuation due to propane leak

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