Scattered showers are moving across parts of Nova Scotia this morning, providing some relief to a province still struggling with its worst wildfire season on record. The forecast is calling for steady rain tonight and into Saturday, but two major wildfires continue to burn out of control—one northwest of downtown Halifax and another larger fire…
Light Rain Arrives in Nova Scotia as Two Major Wildfires Burn out of Control
Amid Ongoing Wildfires, Nova Scotia Premier Reveals Federal Aid Following Hurricane Fiona Was Delayed Due to Improper Paperwork
During a press conference on Nova Scotia’s ongoing wildfires, Premier Tim Houston said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told him aid to the province following Hurricane Fiona was delayed because paperwork was improperly filled out. “Once we’d kind of been through the urgency of the crisis, in my discussions with the prime minister, he looked me…
NS Premier Says Federal Aid for Hurricane Fiona Was Delayed Due to Paperwork, as Province Asks for Help With Wildfires
During a press conference on Nova Scotia’s ongoing wildfires, Premier Tim Houston said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told him aid to the province following Hurricane Fiona was delayed because paperwork was improperly filled out. “Once we’d kind of been through the urgency of the crisis, in my discussions with the prime minister, he looked me…
Fifth Day of Fighting Major Wildfires in Nova Scotia Could Prove Pivotal
The fight against wildfires that have forced at least 21,000 people from their homes in Nova Scotia is expected to reach a pivotal point today. Fire officials are worried about a resurgence in two major fires because of a phenomenon known as “crossover.” Wildfires can become extreme events when the temperature rises above 30 C,…
Nova Scotia Wildfire Smoke Spreads to US, Prompting Air Quality Alerts
Smoke from the raging wildfires in Nova Scotia, Canada, is spreading hundreds of miles to the United States and impacting cities across the northeast, according to meteorologists. Roughly 16,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in areas surrounding Nova Scotia’s capital city, Halifax, amid strong winds that have caused local wildfires to spread rapidly and…
Halifax Wildfire: Officials Worry High Winds Will Cause ‘Reburn’ in Subdivisions
Fire officials in Nova Scotia say the uncontained wildfire in suburban Halifax has remained stable, but they warn the return of dry, windy conditions Tuesday could lead to a “reburn” in evacuated subdivisions. “We are expecting a bit of a weather shift,” David Steeves, a forest resources technician with Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources,…
Municipality says early estimate is 200 homes or structures damaged in NS fire
The Halifax Regional Municipality says preliminary estimates indicate approximately 200 homes or structures have been damaged by a wildfire that’s been burning in suburban Halifax. The municipality released the estimate in a statement last night, saying it was based on initial visual inspections by first responders and that a full assessment of the damage couldn’t…
14,000 People Evacuated From Areas Near Halifax as Wildfires Spread
An estimated 14,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in areas surrounding Nova Scotia’s capital city, Halifax, as strong winds are causing local wildfires to spread rapidly, according to Halifax Deputy Fire Chief David Meldrum. Meldrum told reporters on May 29 that the evacuations began escalating in the afternoon the day prior after wildfires…
NS Says First in Canada to Introduce Electronic Ballots in Upcoming Byelection
Officials in Nova Scotia say an upcoming provincial byelection will be the first election in Canada conducted in part by electronic ballots. Elections Nova Scotia says voters in the riding of Preston will be able to cast early ballots in person using an electronic system for the byelection, a date for which has not yet…
Scenic NS Town Looking to Sell Historic 1890S Schoolhouse, Says Can’t Afford Upkeep
A prominent former schoolhouse in the scenic Nova Scotia town of Lunenburg is up for sale because the community can’t afford the costs of maintaining the national historic site. Lunenburg Academy, which dates back to 1895, is a three-storey Victorian-style building often referred to as the castle on the hill. The building served as a…
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