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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…
Storm knocks out power, closes schools in parts of Atlantic Canada
January 26, 2017 The Canadian PressFREDERICTON – More than 80,000 customers were still without power in many parts of New Brunswick early Thursday after a blustery mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and strong winds moved through the Maritimes. NB Power said at the height…
Winter storm dumps 35 centimetres of snow on parts of Atlantic Canada
January 9, 2017 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Parts of Atlantic Canada were digging out Sunday after a winter storm dumped 35 centimetres of snow on some areas. Environment Canada says as much as 35 centimetres of snow fell over parts of Nova Scotia and P.E.I.…
New Brunswick expecting more snow, rain as crews work to restore power
December 1, 2016 The Canadian PressFREDERICTON, N.B. – New Brunswickers are bracing for another round of messy, wet weather while thousands of residents are still without power following a storm earlier in the week. Environment Canada issued snowfall and flood warnings for much of the…
Brokers’ challenges presenting opportunities: new IBAC president
October 1, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorThe issues facing the broker channel – such as the regulatory environment and technology – are collective, but the channel is strong together, Robert Harrison, new president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC), said during the association’s annual…
Massive fire destroys farm equipment dealership, forces evacuation in P.E.I.
August 29, 2016 The Canadian PressSUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – Fire officials are trying to determine the cause of a massive fire that destroyed a farm equipment dealership in Prince Edward Island. Workers had to be evacuated from Green Diamond Equipment in Summerside late Saturday morning as…