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Update 12am: Over 96000 in Halifax area without power (Hot Country 103.5)

Power Outage As of midnight Nova Scotia Power is reporting just over 96000 customers are without power just i...

Staffing and food costs at both locations will be funded by the province. Street Outreach Navigators and outreach workers have been visiting encampment sites to advise people on the sheltering options are available. Another emergency shelter will be opened in Sackville, located at the St. The hours vary depending on the type of impact on the community/communities. The Halifax Public Gardens will be closed over the weekend. Residents can self-evacuate to these centres anytime during the storm however, they are advised to travel only when it is safe to do so. Staff will be assessing field conditions as soon as it is safe to do so and determine if further closures are required. The McKay Bridge will be closed to traffic after 9pm tonight. If there is a downed tree on a street, park or in the right-of-way, residents are asked to call 311. The largest threat to homes and property is flying debris. High storm surges are expected, and all residents should stay away from all areas of the coast or any low-lying areas. As of midnight Nova Scotia Power is reporting just over 150,000 customers are without power just in the Halifax area.

Halifax District RCMP charged 58 drivers with impaired driving ... (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)

During the month of July, Halifax District RCMP charged 22 drivers with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Alcohol, 10 drivers for Refusal of a Demand and ...

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Fiona knocks out power to hundreds of thousands (CityNews Halifax)

As of 11:45 p.m., Nova Scotia Power's outage website shows over 400,000 customers without power. The utility says its over 800 powerline technicians, forestry ...

โ€œThe safety of our customers and crews is our priority right now,โ€ said Nova Scotia Power president and CEO Peter Gregg in a news release. Crews were able to safely start restoring power in the western part of the province overnight, but winds need to be under 80 km/h for them to safely go up in buckets. Our crews will be restoring power as quickly as possible, once it is safe to do so.โ€

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