CCRCE is advising that some schools will be closed today due to power outages :
Pictou county : Salt springs Elementary
F.H. MacDonald Elementary
Colchester county : North River Elementary
All other schools are open
Nova Scotia Power says that of the roughly 415,000 customers who lost power during Fiona, more than 385,000 have had their power restored, as of the last update Sunday morning. Nova Scotia Power says that in the Northeast region — including Truro, Pictou County, Amherst, Antigonish and Guysborough — over 800 crew members like power line technicians, forestry technicians, damage assessors and field support are on the ground. All hospitals and critical infrastructure have been restored. It says crews continue to focus on areas with extensive damage including the Eastern Shore, Truro, Pictou County, Antigonish, Amherst, and North Shore. About 90,000 customers have been affected in the region, and as of Sunday morning approximately 77% of customers in the northeast have been restored
Most provincial government offices across Nova Scotia will be open today. Localized issues related to hurricane Fiona, including power outages and clean-up crews in the vicinity, could prevent a small number from reopening. You are advised to confirm with offices before visiting. Decisions regarding court operations are made on a case-by-case basis with the judiciary. People with matters before the court should check with their lawyer or contact the courthouse to confirm the status of their matter.
Days after hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persist and have even worsened in some places.
Officials say the road to recovery from the monster storm will be long and painful.
The storm is dissipating as it moves offshore, but officials warn there still is the potential of severe flooding along Virginia’s coast.
Ian was one of the strongest storms to make landfall in the United States.
The minimum wage has been increased in three of the four Atlantic provinces — and that includes Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia’s minimum wage went up 25 cents to $13.60 per hour on Saturday. Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase again on April 1, 2023, reaching $14.30 per hour, with another increase to $15 per hour scheduled for 2024.
New Glasgow Regional Police have located a stolen 2015 Ford F-150 truck that was abandoned in Trenton. The truck was reported stolen Sunday morning from Stellarton Road.
The investigation into the theft is continuing
