Thursday, June 11, 2026
ADVT 
National

Nova Scotia Still Getting Drenched While New Brunswick Cleans Up From Downpour

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Oct, 2015 10:51 AM
    HALIFAX — It's another wet day in Nova Scotia as New Brunswickers continue cleaning up after a torrential downpour that caused widespread damage in that province.
     
    Environment Canada says Shelburne to Halifax County could see up to an additional 35 millimetres of rain.
     
    The weather office says Shearwater had received 86 millimetres of rain as of early today.
     
    Yarmouth was reporting 62 millimetres while the Halifax airport reported 59.
     
    More than 160 millimetres of rain fell in parts of New Brunswick this week, damaging bridges, highways and guardrails.
     
    Police say a 51-year-old man died in Berwick after a retaining wall collapsed on him as he was connecting a sump pump at his home.
     
    In the community of Hoyt, one resident says the damage is overwhelming.
     
    Addison Sweet says it looks like a "war zone" with sections of road completely gone, culverts gone, and brooks running wide open.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Employment Insurance Fraud Surpasses $100-million, But Government Sees Long Collection Times

    Employment Insurance Fraud Surpasses $100-million, But Government Sees Long Collection Times
    OTTAWA — The collection bill for money fraudulently claimed through the employment insurance program has surpassed $100 million, but the government doesn't expect to collect the money any time soon.

    Employment Insurance Fraud Surpasses $100-million, But Government Sees Long Collection Times

    Paul Martin Accuses Harper Government Of Underfunding Aboriginal Schools

    Paul Martin Accuses Harper Government Of Underfunding Aboriginal Schools
    MONTREAL — The Harper government is underfunding aboriginal schools and depriving First Nations children of any real chance of success, former prime minister Paul Martin said Thursday.

    Paul Martin Accuses Harper Government Of Underfunding Aboriginal Schools

    Brief Court Appearance For Winnipeg Man Accused Of Sending Letter Bombs

    Brief Court Appearance For Winnipeg Man Accused Of Sending Letter Bombs
    WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man accused of sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and  two law firms has appeared briefly in court via video link.

    Brief Court Appearance For Winnipeg Man Accused Of Sending Letter Bombs

    Health Canada Considers Lowering Daily Maximum Acetaminophen Dose

    Health Canada Considers Lowering Daily Maximum Acetaminophen Dose
    TORONTO — Health Canada says it may change its guidelines for acetaminophen, based on concerns about the drug's capacity to cause severe liver injury.

    Health Canada Considers Lowering Daily Maximum Acetaminophen Dose

    Cowboy Turfed From Calgary Stampede For Whipping Horse During Event

    Cowboy Turfed From Calgary Stampede For Whipping Horse During Event
    Judges say cowboy Tuf Cooper, who is from Decatur, Texas, aggressively whipped his horse with a rope during the tie-down event Wednesday afternoon.

    Cowboy Turfed From Calgary Stampede For Whipping Horse During Event

    Growing Wildfire Forces People From Maligne Valley In Jasper National Park

    Growing Wildfire Forces People From Maligne Valley In Jasper National Park
    JASPER, Alta. — A wildfire burning in Jasper National Park has grown substantially as staff work to get campers and other visitors out of the area.

    Growing Wildfire Forces People From Maligne Valley In Jasper National Park