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Nova Scotia’s minister of emergency management says 20 homes and at least 11 outbuildings, like sheds or garages, were destroyed or seriously damaged on Sunday from an out of control wildfire.
Kim Masland says 267 households and 528 people have registered as being evacuees with the Red Cross, though that’s not the full number of those who have been forced to leave their homes in the area.
The Long Lake fire in Annapolis Valley continues to burn out of control and has scorched more than 82 square kilometres of earth.
Premier Tim Houston says he is thankful there has been no loss of life. (The Canadian Press)
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(Wildfires-NS-Air-Quality)
Environment Canada has an air quality warning and air quality statement in effect for parts of Nova Scotia.
It says smoke from the Long Lake wildfire has significantly affected Annapolis County, prompting an air quality warning for the area.
Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants counties have an air quality statement in effect because of wildfire smoke from the Long Lake blaze.
The Long Lake wildfire is estimated to be more than 82 square kilometres in size and has destroyed at least 20 homes. (The Canadian Press)
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(Wildfires-NB)
New Brunswick officials say there are nine active wildfires in the province with one of them classified out of control.
They say the Beaver Lake Stream, northwest of Renous, has burned just under five square kilometres of ground.
The province has lifted most restrictions on Crown lands, although a burn ban remains in place.
So far, wildfires have scorched about 23 square kilometres of earth in the province this year. (The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Housing-Options)
The New Brunswick government says two 10-unit buildings are being built to offer affordable housing to working-age residents of Saint John.
The first building for working-age single people will be ready later this year.
The second 10-unit building is expected to welcome single tenants early in 2026.
New Brunswick Housing Corporation Minister David Hickey says these units will have a positive impact on the affordable housing market.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Police-Shooting)
A 32-year-old man is facing a charge of attempted murder after he allegedly drove erratically and accelerated toward an officer.
Police say two officers were on Main Avenue in Halifax’s Fairview neighbourhood when they waved the driver down to stop but the automobile operator suddenly accelerated toward one of them.
Several hours later, police say they located the vehicle at a residence in Halifax and a man and woman were taken into custody.
While the woman was later released without charges, a 32-year-old man is facing charges of operation of conveyance while prohibited and dangerous operation of conveyance as well as attempted murder. (The Canadian Press)
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(Atl-Aging-Infrastructure)
Transportation ministers from Atlantic Canada are asking the federal government to increase spending on infrastructure to help improve trade and the economy.
In a news release, they say the Atlantic provinces face a significant shortfall when it comes to funding for highways, roads and bridges.
They say transportation systems are under strain from several factors, including climate change, aging infrastructure and increasing road use.
They say Atlantic Canada plays an important role in global trade with exports from the region reaching 40.3 billion dollars last year. (The Canadian Press)
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