Two teen boys formally charged with sex assault in alleged hockey hazingTuesday, 24, February, 2026  The youths accused were 14 years old at the time of the alleged offences, according to court documents.
| ‘A lot of chaos:’ Halifax budget debates see mayor on opposite side of councilTuesday, 24, February, 2026  Halifax council has had heated debates in recent days as discussion continues around the municipal budget, with some councillors blasting Mayor Andy Fillmore’s suggestions as “chaos.”
| Electric vehicle users, advocates say new levy feels 'punitive'Tuesday, 24, February, 2026  A new levy on electric vehicles announced in Monday's budget will see EV drivers pay $500 every two years while hybrid users will pay $250.
| Tourism industry says closing Cape Breton info centre could hurt revenuesTuesday, 24, February, 2026  Destination Cape Breton CEO Terry Smith says it might cost the Nova Scotia government $200,000 a year to operate the Port Hastings visitor information centre, but even a one per cent drop in visitors to the island would result in $7 million less in annual tourism revenue.
| Premier Houston hedges offshore wind royalty for fear it would scare developers awayTuesday, 24, February, 2026  Premier Tim Houston tabled new legislation Tuesday that lays out what offshore wind developers will be expected to pay the province to operate and the charge is lower than was initially expected.
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