Source: The Canadian Press, November 6, 2018 SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Thousands of people remained without power in Atlantic Canada following heavy wind and rains over the weekend. NB Power says about 23,000 customers were in the dark this morning after a fierce wind storm knocked down wires and broke poles. It says about 200 crews… Continue reading Thousands remain without power in New Brunswick after weekend storm
Tag: New Brunswick
New Brunswick Liberal government defeated
Source: The Canadian Press, November 2, 2018 FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s Liberal government has fallen after losing a confidence vote on its throne speech today. Premier Brian Gallant told the legislature he would be going to the lieutenant-governor to resign — and to suggest Tory Leader Blaine Higgs be given the opportunity to form government. He… Continue reading New Brunswick Liberal government defeated
Costly cleanup starts in flooded areas of New Brunswick
Source: The Canadian Press, May 14, 2018 MAUGERVILLE, N.B. — For many residents of the riverside communities of New Brunswick, the long and stressful process of cleaning up damaged properties is underway in the wake of a record-breaking flood. Water levels have been dropping steadily in the in flood-stricken province, revealing structural damage. In the… Continue reading Costly cleanup starts in flooded areas of New Brunswick
Saint John floodwaters may have finally peaked
Source: The Canadian Press, May 8, 2018 SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Officials in New Brunswick say floodwaters were expected to peak yesterday in the Saint John area. At one point, the Saint John River rose to 5.7 metres above sea level at the city, where flood stage is 4.2 metres, and was expected to drop to… Continue reading Saint John floodwaters may have finally peaked
By the numbers: New Brunswick’s record-setting flood
Source: The Canadian Press, May 3, 2018 FREDERICTON — Some key numbers Thursday from flooded New Brunswick: 81: Number of roads and bridges fully closed to traffic. 5: Roads partially closed. $172.50: Amount of fine for driving around road barricades, according to Saint John police. More than 200: Detour, in kilometres, around Trans-Canada Highway closure between Moncton and Fredericton.… Continue reading By the numbers: New Brunswick’s record-setting flood
A side of generosity: N.B. restaurant serves homeless for free
Source: Jeff Lagerquist, CTV News, January 21, 2018 A Syrian-Canadian restaurateur is taking two hours every day to serve up some compassion in Moncton, N.B. Elian Elias’s pizza and Middle Eastern fare is on the house for anyone without a home if they drop by Mama’s Restaurant at the right time. It’s a gesture he said… Continue reading A side of generosity: N.B. restaurant serves homeless for free
‘Move to Saint John,’ mayor tells fed-up residents of Toronto and Vancouver
Source: Josh Dehaas, CTV News, December 6, 2017 Frustrated by high home prices and long commutes? Why not move to Saint John, N.B., where a typical house costs one-quarter as much as in Toronto and where twice as many people have 15-minute commutes than in Vancouver? That’s the type of pitch Saint John Mayor Don… Continue reading ‘Move to Saint John,’ mayor tells fed-up residents of Toronto and Vancouver
7 rescued after tide strands family at N.B. beach
Source: CTV News, August 28, 2017 A relaxing stroll on a southern New Brunswick beach took a frightening turn after a family was surrounded by water when the tide came in on Saturday. Four children and three adults had to be rescued after the water caught them off guard, leaving them stranded on a shoal… Continue reading 7 rescued after tide strands family at N.B. beach