(WEA-NL-Storm)
The City of St. John’s has stopped short of declaring a state of emergency, but it has asked people to stay home after another major snowfall.
Weather watchers say more than 50 centimetres fell in St. John’s yesterday, though the suburb of Paradise saw nearly 80 centimetres.
That’s on top of more than 50 centimetres recorded from another storm last week.
People were posting on social media last night asking for help getting out of their buried front doors.
Flights were cancelled this morning at the St. John’s International Airport, and city buildings were closed.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Diesel-Spill)
Some Fredericton residents are worried about the smell of diesel lingering near their homes after a fuel spill at a nearby construction site.
The City of Fredericton posted to social media over the weekend that the spill happened at a private construction site on Glengarry Place and Golf Club Road.
Officials said the spill is also impacting the city’s stormwater management system, but there is no risk to its drinking water.
The New Brunswick Environment Department is monitoring the cleanup efforts, which are expected to take several days.
(CBC)
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(NB-Shediac-Fatal)
A New Brunswick man is dead following a two-vehicle collision in Shediac.
R-C-M-P say a truck appears to have crossed the centre line on Route 133 into oncoming traffic on Friday night, and it collided with a car.
The 45-year-old driver of the car died at the scene.
The 20-year-old driver of the truck and his four passengers were transported to hospital, and the driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death.
(CTV)
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(NS-Storm-Warning)
Nova Scotia is under a winter storm warning, with 25 to 50 centimetres of snow expected today and into tomorrow.
Environment Canada has the province’s south shore from Lunenburg to Yarmouth under a winter storm warning, with high winds and heavy snow on the way.
The rest of the province is under a snowfall warning, calling for totals ranging from 15 to 30 centimetres.
The weather service says freezing rain and drizzle could accompany the snow in the Halifax area.
Nova Scotia Power says they’ve activated their emergency operations centre and have crews standing by in case of power outages.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Budget)
Nova Scotia Finance Minister John Lohr is set to deliver the provincial budget today.
Residents can expect to see some spending cuts, which started last week when the government announced it was closing three provincial museums and tourist information centres.
In December, Lohr asked all government departments to recommend ways to cut 10 per cent from their programs and grants.
Earlier this year, Premier Tim Houston said the provincial deficit had climbed to 1.4-billion dollars.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Connor-Hellebuyck)
Team U-S-A’s star goalie has a special connection to Newfoundland.
Connor Hellebuyck impressed fans as the goalie for the St. John’s Ice caps nearly a decade ago.
Hellebuyck played with the American Hockey League team for the 2014-15 season, earning six shutouts and 28 wins.
He now plays with the Winnipeg Jets in the N-H-L and he helped the United States national men’s hockey team defeat Canada yesterday to win Olympic gold.
(The Canadian Press)
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