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Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed
February 5, 2024 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – A local state of emergency remains in effect in parts of Cape Breton as Nova Scotia digs out from one of the heaviest snowfalls in 20 years. On Sunday afternoon, as a stalled low-pressure system continued to dump…
MacCoy Insurance Brokers joins Atlantic Canadian brokerage Archway Insurance
June 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterArchway Insurance, one of Atlantic Canada’s largest insurance brokerages, announced on Wednesday that is has a new location in Cape Breton, N.S.: MacCoy Insurance Brokers Ltd. Effective July 1, MacCoy Insurance will become the 22nd location of Archway Insurance, which…
Pack ice, epic blizzards as ‘relentless’ winter won’t let go across Newfoundland
April 5, 2017 Sue Bailey - THE CANADIAN PRESSJOHN’S, N.L. – From extreme pack ice to record-breaking snow falls, it’s the winter that just won’t let go across much of Newfoundland. There are at least 230 centimetres of snow (more than seven feet) on the ground in Gander…
Spring remains elusive in Atlantic Canada as gusty storm sweeps through
March 23, 2017 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Spring remained elusive in parts of the Maritimes on Thursday after a storm swept through the region, knocking out power and closing schools. The Canso causeway to Cape Breton was closed in the morning as a winter storm…
Massive storm continues slow march east after paralyzing Maritimes
February 14, 2017 Alison Auld and Michael MacDonald - THE CANADIAN PRESSHALIFAX – Parts of Atlantic Canada remained under a blizzard warning Tuesday after a massive storm descended on the region, dumping a thick blanket of snow and unleashing howling winds before marching off to Newfoundland. Environment Canada issued the warnings…
Tough slogging expected across Atlantic Canada in wake of major storm
February 10, 2017 The Canadian PressSchools were closed and travel hampered in much of Atlantic Canada on Friday due to a fast-moving and powerful winter storm that blew in from the United States on Thursday night. Environment Canada had issued multiple snow, storm surge and…
Tugs finally free tanker stranded in Cape Breton, N.S., for a week
January 16, 2017 The Canadian PressSYDNEY, N.S. – A tanker that ran aground off the coast of Nova Scotia has returned to port after being stuck in shallow water for a week. The coast guard and salvage crews freed the Arca 1 from a bay…
Cost for Cape Breton flood damage could surpass $15 million: minister
December 9, 2016 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – The estimated cost for damage caused by the Thanksgiving Day floods in Cape Breton could exceed $15 million, says the Nova Scotia government. Zach Churchill, minister responsible for the Emergency Management Office, said Thursday the total could run…
Thanksgiving floods in Atlantic Canada caused more than $100 million in insured damage: CatIQ
November 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA tropical moisture system resulting from Hurricane Matthew that swept through Atlantic Canada last month has resulted in over $100 million in insured damage, according to Toronto-based Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). A cold front interacting with Matthew’s tropical…
Nova Scotia gives $500,000 in immediate flood aid to storm-ravaged Cape Breton
October 14, 2016 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says the province is providing $500,000 in immediate emergency aid for people in Cape Breton affected by damage caused by last weekend’s massive rainfall. McNeil says the money has been given to the…
Heavy rains and strong winds wreaking havoc in the Maritimes
October 11, 2016 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Thousands of homes and businesses across Atlantic Canada were without electricity early Tuesday due to heavy rain and strong winds that lashed the region on Thanksgiving Monday. Environment Canada said much of mainland Nova Scotia had received more…