When it comes to safe roadways, the Maritimes just haven’t met the mark; in fact, a new study deems the provinces as the top three most dangerous in Canada for car crashes. Preszler Injury Lawyers, personal injury lawyers in Ontario, looked into the latest data from Transport Canada, which showed the number of car crash … Read More “Maritimes miss the mark on road safety according to new study” »
The Wolfville, N.S., community is mourning the loss of 13-year-old Eli Young, who died amid the downpours in the region last week. A memorial with flowers, some of Young’s favourite things, and painted rocks with messages from friends and family now stands where the youth lost his life on Thursday. A memorial for Eli Young … Read More “Memorial, fundraisers launched for Wolfville, N.S., youth who died in flood” »
The Nova Scotia government is criticizing municipalities for their decision not to request an emergency alert during flooding last week that killed a 13-year-old boy and caused extensive damage. In a letter to mayors and warden sent today, Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr said that normally an alert must come from the municipalities because they are “best positioned” … Read More “N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week’s flood” »
A close family friend is sharing stories and memories of the 13-year-old Wolfville, N.S., boy who died in Nova Scotia’s flash floods last week. Eli Young, who had just finished Grade 7, died July 11 when he was overpowered by strong waters in a ditch as the remnants of post-tropical storm Beryl swept through the western part of … Read More “Wolfville boy who died in flood was a ‘fiercely loyal and protective’ brother” »
RCMP said three people have been charged after a fire at a fish processing plant in Petit-Cap, N.B., on July 9. Officers received a report of a fire at a fish plant on du Quai Road in Petit-Cap around 5:30 a.m., according to a news release from the RCMP. Cap-Acadie Deputy Fire Chief Yves LeBlanc … Read More “Three charged after fire at N.B. fish processing plant” »
A nursing mother says she was left feeling embarrassed and overwhelmed after being told she wasn’t allowed to breastfeed her baby in or on the deck of a pool at a Nova Scotia military base. The 14 Wing Greenwood Aquatics PSP in Greenwood, N.S., has since publicly apologized for what happened to Kelsey Hutchinson, vowing to change … Read More “Nova Scotia mother told to stop breastfeeding baby at pool on military base” »
Heat warnings are once again issued across most of the Maritimes Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach between 28 and 31 C. High humidex levels in all three provinces will make it feel more like 36 to 39 C. The heat warnings are expected to last into Wednesday in New Brunswick, while they may continue … Read More “Heat warnings issued across the Maritimes, thunderstorm watches in N.S. lifted” »
As Nova Scotia’s farmers face uncertainty from more extreme weather, there are calls for the province to provide more predictable financial relief to the sector. The Department of Agriculture provided $12.7 million in support to more than 400 registered fruit, vegetable, berry and forage farms that suffered damages during extreme weather in 2023. Allan Melvin, … Read More “N.S. farmers seek more predictable relief in the face of extreme weather” »
As the premiers gather in Halifax this week for their annual summer meetings, they’re sending Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a unified message: stay off our lawn. “Every federal budget, we see more and more new programs in provincial jurisdictions,” Quebec Premier François Legault said Monday. “Enough is enough.” Canada’s 13 premiers meet Tuesday and Wednesday to … Read More “Premiers gather in Halifax with a message for Trudeau: stick to your lane” »
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