Today's top headlines from CBC Nova Scotia

Good evening, these are your top stories for Wednesday, June 04, 2025.
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Port Williams, N.S., soccer player gets star treatment at Canada's practice in Halifax

June 4 , 2025 at 03:55:54 p.m. ADT • :

Port Williams, N.S., soccer player Jacob Shaffelburg was the star attraction Tuesday night as Canada's men's national team held an open training session in Halifax.

N.S. Power CEO, staff grilled over breach that allowed theft of 280,000 customers' data

June 4 , 2025 at 09:24:20 a.m. ADT • :

Provincial politicians took aim at Nova Scotia Power during a legislative committee meeting this morning, saying the utility owes ratepayers answers after a cybersecurity breach gave thieves access to data belonging to 280,000 customers.

Nova Scotia reducing trade barriers with 5 provinces

June 4 , 2025 at 02:03:57 p.m. ADT • :

Amid economic uncertainty in Canada caused in part by U.S. tariffs, Nova Scotia says it has struck deals to reduce trade barriers with five provinces.

Glace Bay volunteer fire dept turns over budget to CBRM

June 4 , 2025 at 05:43:03 p.m. ADT • :

The rising cost of running a fire department is forcing the Glace Bay volunteer service to hand over its operating budget to CBRM. As Kyle Moore reports, they're not the only department having financial problems.

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More prohibited vehicles using Halifax bridge after tolls removed, commission says

June 4 , 2025 at 05:24:24 p.m. ADT • :

Halifax Harbour Bridges issued a 'gentle reminder' on social media Wednesday, pointing out that commercial vehicles over 3,200 kilograms are not allowed to cross the Macdonald Bridge.

June 4 , 2025 at 04:00:53 p.m. ADT • :

Potential expansion of alcohol sales concerns N.S. doctors

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June 3 , 2025 at 04:28:58 p.m. ADT • :

East Hants man charged with kidnapping after child grabbed

June 4 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

N.S. boy, 6, who just joined Mensa started multiplying as a toddler

June 3 , 2025 at 12:03:36 p.m. ADT • :

'Every parent's worst nightmare': Vigil held for 2 missing N.S. children

June 3 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Message in a bottle from 1983 found on Sable Island

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