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• What will this winter be like? Grab the hot cocoa — here’s your 2023 forecast

  After three consecutive La Niña winters, a moderate El Niño is now well established. No two are alike, so let's break down what to expect this winter.

  Canada

  Dec 1
• Thousands without power in N.S. from high winds, ferries grounded in Halifax

  Nearly 26,000 Nova Scotia Power customers are in the dark Monday evening, as high winds and rain are being blamed for multiple outages.

  Weather

  Nov 27
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• N.S. tent community prepares for powerful fall storm as new Dartmouth shelter opens

  The 50 new beds will be helpful to Dartmouth residents who need shelter. But one Halifax encampment resident says winter tents are more important in other parts of the city.

  Canada

  Nov 17
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• ‘Significant’ rainfall, strong winds heading for N.S., Environment Canada warns

  Environment Canada says Nova Scotians can expect a wet, windy start to the weekend. A special weather statement was issued warning of 'significant rainfall and strong winds.'

  Weather

  Nov 16
• Nova Scotia woman concerned for family in Mexico in wake of devastating hurricane

  Sherry Doyle reflects on Hurricane Otis’ devastating landfall in Acapulco and worries for the future of the city as locals look to rebuild.

  Environment

  Nov 10
• Climate change: Droughts, heavy rain turn Canada’s pumpkin harvest spooky

  Nova Scotia pumpkin farmer Danny Dill says the spring planting season was arid because of wildfires, then heavy rains in the summer flooded his fields.

  Weather

  Oct 30
• Possible ‘significant’ snowfall to hit Nova Scotia this week, statement issued

  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about early season snowfall this week. Snow is expected to fall across much of the province Wednesday.

  Weather

  Oct 30
• There have been 20 named storms in 2023. Predicting them hasn’t been easy

  Warm waters in the Atlantic have made it difficult to predict how impactful hurricanes will be off the coast of Atlantic Canada, as some point to the effect of climate change.

  Weather

  Oct 23
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• Post-tropical storm Philippe bringing heavy winds, rain to Maritimes

  The remnants of post-tropical storm Philippe are expected to deliver wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour in certain areas of Nova Scotia on Saturday.

  Weather

  Oct 7
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• Philippe: Storm to bring ugly weather to Maritimes, though not ‘as bad as Lee’

  Tropical storm Philippe is bound to bring wet and windy weather to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia this weekend, though the impacts won't be as bad as Lee last month.

  Weather

  Oct 6
• Weather statements issued in N.S., N.B., ahead of tropical storm Philippe

  Environment Canada has issued special weather statements across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as tropical storm Philippe is set to bring wind and rain to the region.

  Weather

  Oct 5
• Philippe: ‘Disorganized’ storm could bring windy, wet weather to eastern Canada

  While Philippe is not expected to strengthen significantly or turn into a hurricane, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the storm.

  Weather

  Oct 4
• N.S. campground slams Bell for ‘jeopardizing our livelihood’ with restoration delay

  Just shy of two weeks after post-tropical storm Lee, the campground's service has finally been restored. But the owners aren't pleased about lost time and revenue.

  Consumer

  Sep 28
• Raining debris: Province issues compliance orders to Halifax construction site

  Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration issued violations to a Halifax construction site after plywood could be seen coming from the top floor during Lee.

  Canada

  Sep 19
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• Post-tropical storm Lee: Power yet to be restored for thousands in N.S., N.B.

  The storm brought sustained winds with gusts reaching as high as 100 kilometres per hour or more in some areas through Saturday and into Sunday.

  Weather

  Sep 18
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• Thousands still without power as post-tropical storm Lee exits Maritimes

  More than 100,000 Maritimers woke up without electricity on Sunday morning as the impacts of the storm continue to be felt throughout the region.

  Weather

  Sep 17
• People in Halifax warned to avoid shorelines during Lee. Some didn’t listen

  Peggy's Cove and several other shorelines throughout the Halifax area were deemed areas of significant concern on Saturday. Despite this, some couldn't resist going wave-watching.

  Weather

  Sep 16
• Lee bringing high winds, heavy rain as powerful storm hits Canada’s East Coast

  Thousands are already without power in the Maritimes, as the former Hurricane Lee moves into the region as a powerful post-tropical cyclone.

  Weather

  Sep 16
• Hurricane Lee: Closures and cancellations in N.S. and N.B. for storm

  Hurricane Lee is approaching the Maritimes and is expected to move into western Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick Saturday “with heavy rains, high winds, and large waves.”

  Weather

  Sep 15
• As Lee bears down, East Coasters ‘can’t believe’ cell service spotty in some areas

  Poor rural cell service drew public criticism — and promises by politicians to fix the problem — during the July 21-22 flash flooding in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Sep 15
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• One year later, the ‘terrifying’ impact of Fiona still being felt in N.S.

  While the Maritimes braces for the effects of hurricane Lee, some people in Cape Breton are still dealing with the aftermath of Fiona last year.

  Canada

  Sep 15
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• Hurricane Lee: Watches in effect for N.S. and N.B. as storm heads to Canada

  Hurricane and tropical cyclone watches have been issued in parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as Hurricane Lee continues toward eastern Canada.

  Weather

  Sep 14
• Hurricane Lee: Storm to ‘grow in size,’ decrease intensity as it approaches Canada’s East Coast

  The Canadian Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Lee is now on its anticipated northward course toward Canada's Maritime provinces and the state of Maine.

  Weather

  Sep 13
• Hurricane Lee: Storm set to bring heavy rain, strong winds to N.S. this weekend

  Nova Scotians are preparing for even more rain to cap off a wet summer as Hurricane Lee moves toward Canada's East Coast, with landfall likely this weekend.

  Weather

  Sep 12