Close to 15,000 Nova Scotia Power customers in three counties were without power as of 3:30 p.m. on June 22, 2026, according to the utility's outage map. The affected areas include Tatamagouche and Truro, with the outage impacting homes and businesses across Colchester, Cumberland, and Pictou counties.
Outage Details and Response
Nova Scotia Power reported the outage at approximately 3:00 p.m. EDT, with crews dispatched to assess and repair the damage. The cause of the outage has not yet been determined, but the company is working to restore power as quickly as possible. As of the latest update, no estimated restoration time has been provided.
Impact on Residents
Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare for an extended outage, with some reports indicating that power may not be restored until late evening. Local businesses, including grocery stores and gas stations, have been forced to close or operate on generators. Emergency services are on standby to assist vulnerable customers, including those with medical needs.
Nova Scotia Power encourages customers to report any downed power lines and to avoid approaching them. The company also reminds the public to check on neighbours, especially the elderly and those with health conditions, during the outage.
