Hurricane

• 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
  
• Hurricane Otis’ growth to Category 5 storm surprised forecasters. Why?

  The storm, which has killed at least 27 people, was originally forecast to hit the southern-Pacific region of Mexico as weak hurricane.

  Weather

  Oct 26
  
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• Hurricane Otis slams Acapulco as Category 5 storm: ‘A nightmare scenario’

  Hurricane Otis rapidly intensified in power from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 12 hours, leaving residents in the storm's path little time to prepare.

  Weather

  Oct 25
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• 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
• ‘They just want to go home’: A large family still living in an RV following Fiona

  More than a year after post-tropical storm Fiona made landfall on Prince Edward Island, a couple is still living in an RV with eight of their children.

  Canada

  Sep 26
• Federal Fiona recovery fund providing $9 million for community comfort centres

  Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings says the funds can be used to equip "climate comfort centres" with generators, satellite phones, blankets and cots.

  Environment

  Sep 22
• 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
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• 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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• ‘Very wet and windy weekend’: Saint John port, officials gearing up for Hurricane Lee

  As Hurricane Lee is expected to impact several regions throughout New Brunswick, Port Saint John and the province's emergency management officials are planning ahead.

  Weather

  Sep 13