Houston says he doesn't want to buy back Nova Scotia PowerNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he's not entertaining the idea of buying Nova Scotia Power to make it a public utility again after more than three decades in the hands of private operators. Houston added that buying Nova Scotia Power would likely be cost-prohibitive. : Nova Scotia Power is asking for more than just a rate hike | Duration 2:52 Residential rates could be going up if Nova Scotia Power's recent rate application is approved. Nova Scotia Power holds a near-monopoly in Nova Scotia. A fledgling competitor to Nova Scotia Power just got financial backing from Ottawa and expects to start operating its first wind farm around the end of this year or start of next.

Source: CBC News March 13, 2026 22:52 UTC