New Brunswick Ice Storm
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NB Power and province says they’re better equipped to handle winter storms, ask residents to do the sameThe Government of New Brunswick and NB Power officials say they're better prepared to handle winter storms this year. Emergency preparedness officials are also asking New Brunswickers to start preparing now for winter storms by being '72 Hours Ready'.CanadaNov 2, 2017
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Deadly ice storm bred suspicion and fear, New Brunswick report saysThe 51 recommendations that range from co-ordination with municipal governments to improving NB Power's messaging about the anticipated length of power outages.CanadaAug 18, 2017
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NB Power looks to improve service in the face of unpredictable stormsNB Power's communications officer said the utility is reviewing its processes, lines and grid to make sure it's "as robust" as possible in the future.HealthJun 12, 2017
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New Brunswick January ice storm most costly restoration in NB Power’s historyNew Brunswick's power utility says this January's ice storm was the largest, most expensive restoration effort in the utility's history.CanadaApr 5, 2017
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New Brunswickers raise $73K for Red Cross, NB Liquor ice storm relief campaignMore than $73,100 has been raised in a campaign to help those affected by January's ice storm in New Brunswick.CanadaFeb 9, 2017
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NB homeowners face hazard from invisible ‘cracks’ in ice storm damaged trees: arbouristTree-trimming crews are urging homeowners to have their trees checked by a professional arbourist for invisible damage after last month's ice storm.CanadaFeb 6, 2017
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Northeastern NB on path back to normal after devastating stormThe military has begun to withdraw and power is fully back on as northeastern New Brunswick slowly returns to normal following a powerful ice storm nearly two weeks ago.WeatherFeb 6, 2017
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Justin Trudeau visits NB communities hit by ice stormPrime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in northeastern New Brunswick Friday to express his gratitude to members of the military and volunteers who helped people deal with the aftermath of last month's ice storm.CanadaFeb 3, 2017
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NB Power crews get support from communities as restoration continuesNB Power crews are receiving help from the communities they're working in as they continue to tackle outages in the province.CanadaFeb 1, 2017
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NB needs tougher power grid, poles to withstand ice storms, David Coon saysNB Power needs to rebuild its shattered network with tougher gear to help it withstand violent ice storms like the one that toppled power poles like dominoes last week, New Brunswick's Green leader says.CanadaFeb 1, 2017
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