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Aug 4, 2026
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Copper wire theft on the rise in Nova Scotia, putting power utility and internet network at risk
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HomeAtlantic CanadaNewsNova ScotiaHalifax
Copper wire theft on the rise in Nova Scotia, putting power utility and internet network at risk
A recent theft led to 3,600 customers in Burnside losing power
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By Josh Healey
Published Aug 04, 2026
Last updated 22 minutes ago
3 minute read
A warning sign is seen on a fence at an electrical substation on Akerley Boulevard in Burnside on Friday. PHOTO BY TIM KROCHAK /The Chronicle Herald
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