Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia - 2026-01-27

Good evening, these are your top stories for Monday, January 26, 2026.
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Weekend cold snap nearly overloaded N.S. electricity grid

January 26 , 2026 at 06:12:04 p.m. AST • :

As temperatures dipped into the minus double digits in Nova Scotia over the weekend, lights dimmed and appliances were sluggish for some Nova Scotia Power customers as the grid strained to meet high demand.

N.S. family practice registry will resume detailed reporting in April

January 26 , 2026 at 06:04:00 p.m. AST • :

More detailed reports about Nova Scotia's need-a-family-practice registry will resume in April, although opposition MLAs continue to raise questions about the accuracy of the list.

Firm wants more time to bring new business to Sydney harbour

January 26 , 2026 at 04:00:15 p.m. AST • :

The CEO of Sydney Harbour Investment Partners and the chief of Membertou First Nation say they have a container terminal and an offshore wind project lined up and they have met the conditions of their contract to develop a parcel of land owned by Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

'Epidemic in our schools': Cancer society sounds alarm on N.S. youth vaping

January 26 , 2026 at 04:17:29 p.m. AST • :

The society says younger generations are now becoming addicted to nicotine via vaping, with nearly half of Nova Scotia youth in high school have tried it at least once.

Cancellations and closures pile up as large snowstorm hits N.S.

January 26 , 2026 at 06:39:24 a.m. AST • :

Most schools and universities were closed and dozens of flights in and out of Halifax's airport were cancelled Monday as a large winter storm swept across Nova Scotia.

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

Parks Canada shuttering Historic Places website, sparking heritage concerns

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

Dartmouth pet crematory closes after 20 years in business

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

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

January 26 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Cape Breton woman concerned about health, environment after chemical spill outside home

January 26 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

N.S. government looks to expand 811 services

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

Long-duration snowstorm on the way for the Maritimes

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 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

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

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

RCMP recover stolen taxis in Antigonish

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

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

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