Nova Scotia railway gear damaged three times in apparent copper wire theft attempts N.S. railway gear damaged in apparent wire thefts Jun 29, 2026 2 hrs ago SMS Email An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson JF SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Police in Nova Scotia say someone damaged safety infrastructure at railway crossings three times this month in apparent attempts to steal copper wire.RCMP say equipment was damaged three times in two weeks at railway crossings in Pictou County, a region about 120 kilometres northeast of Halifax.A police news release says the damage appeared to be done deliberately by someone trying to steal copper from the infrastructure's electrical systems.A spokesperson said police are not providing specific details about the equipment that was damaged because they don't want to encourage more thefts. The Mounties are reminding residents that tampering with any railway equipment is illegal.They say damaging signs around railway crossings can be dangerous for the public, especially if the signs warn drivers about approaching trains.This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published June 29, 2026. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Atlantic Business Justice Metal Mining More Business Stories With ‘Barbie,’ Greta Gerwig breaks a box office record for female directors NFI Group reports US$42.6M Q3 loss, revenue up from year ago Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election +5 Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk Prominent businessman Mitch Garber pitches local ownership for Montreal Gazette Carnival ruled negligent over cruise where 662 passengers got COVID-19 early in pandemic +2 EU ministers delay for a month decision on more energy unity Allowing a period of price declines would be ‘painful’ for Canadians: BoC official Enbridge to purchase U.S. renewable gas facilities for US$1.2 billion Quebec couple fight to stay in home expropriated for Lac-Mégantic, Que., rail bypass You might be interested in +2 Justin Trudeau's youngest son joins 'Son of a Critch' as an extra +2 Suspect fought with neighbour about shed before 2 Saskatchewan Mounties shot: witness +6 Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial Minister says 'something' happened to trigger order to surrender citizenship docs ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû +2 For credit unions, reconciliation is a true partnership For many Indigenous communities, access to financial services and economic opportu… Sending money abroad? Here’s how digital transfers work – and why Canadians are using them Trust in international money transfers has long been tied to physical places: a ba… Similar Stories Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing postponed until January B.C. natural gas leak caused by crews hitting misidentified pipeline: TSB report US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
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