By Devin Stevens

The Canadian Press

Posted September 23, 2026 4:32 pm

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Premier Tim Houston is softening his stance on the prospect of new data centres setting up in Nova Scotia.

The premier previously said it was premature to have a conversation about the issue before completing major energy projects such as the Wind West offshore wind proposal.

In a statement Wednesday, the premier said the situation has changed and data centres considering Nova Scotia should help create demand and investment cases for energy projects.

Data centres, used in artificial intelligence and other high-tech…

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