Ottawa still mulling province's bailout request over growing Nova Scotia Power debt
Nova Scotia asked Ottawa earlier this year to help cover hundreds of millions of dollars in debt accrued by the electric utility. It's hoping for a solution in the coming months.
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Nova Scotia asked Ottawa earlier this year to help cover hundreds of millions of dollars in debt accrued by the electric utility. It's hoping for a solution in the coming months.