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Massive storm continues slow march east after paralyzing Maritimes

February 14, 2017 Alison Auld and Michael MacDonald - THE CANADIAN PRESS

HALIFAX – 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

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Tough slogging expected across Atlantic Canada in wake of major storm

February 10, 2017 The Canadian Press

Schools 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

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Still thousands without power as cleanup continues in New Brunswick

February 1, 2017 The Canadian Press

LAMEQUE, N.B. – There are still about eight thousand customers awaiting the return of electricity in northern New Brunswick today, more than a week after the ice storm that wreaked havoc in the province. The NB Power website shows many

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Armed forces deployed to hardest hit areas in the wake of N.B. storm: premier

January 30, 2017 Adina Bresge - THE CANADIAN PRESS

SHIPPAGAN, N.B. – New Brunswick’s premier says the military is sending between 100 and 150 troops to help with recovery efforts in the areas that have been hardest hit by last week’s ice storm. Brian Gallant told a news conference

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Storm knocks out power, closes schools in parts of Atlantic Canada

January 26, 2017 The Canadian Press

FREDERICTON – 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

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Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity opens at the University of New Brunswick

January 16, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced on Monday that the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) – an “innovative hub for research, training and industry collaboration” – opened at the university on Monday. With more than $4.5 million in funding

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Winter storm dumps 35 centimetres of snow on parts of Atlantic Canada

January 9, 2017 The Canadian Press

HALIFAX – 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.

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Archway Insurance purchases D.R. Hayman Insurance

January 3, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Archway Insurance has enhanced its presence in Nova Scotia generally and in Pictou County specifically with the recent acquisition of Stellarton-based D.R. Hayman Insurance. The acquisition, effective Dec. 31, 2016, represents the entry of Archway Insurance – one of Atlantic

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ICLR releases new book addressing extreme heat events

December 20, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) has published a book addressing the risk to Canadians from extreme heat events. Cities to adapt to extreme heat: Celebrating local leadership profiles “20 of the many successful local projects underway or already

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New Brunswick government recommends winter tires but won’t make them mandatory

December 14, 2016 Kevin Bissett - THE CANADIAN PRESS

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick is resisting renewed calls to make snow tires mandatory, as provinces across the country take different legislative approaches to the annual slip and slide of winter driving. Green Leader David Coon says, just like seatbelts, mandatory

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Archway Insurance enters nine New Brunswick communities with the purchase of Alliance Assurance, effective Dec. 31

December 6, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

Archway Insurance, one of Atlantic Canada’s largest insurance brokerages, announced on Tuesday that it will purchase Alliance Assurance effective Dec. 31. Alliance is one of the largest brokerages in New Brunswick, with nine locations serving communities across the province, Archway

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Alcohol or drugs a contributing factor in one-third of fatal crashes this year on RCMP-patrolled roads in New Brunswick

December 5, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

So far this year, use of alcohol or drugs was a contributing factor in more than one-third of fatal vehicle crashes on roads patrolled by the RCMP in New Brunswick, the police force said in a statement on Friday. Statistics