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Now a post-tropical storm, Lee moves into Gulf of St. Lawrence

Now a post-tropical storm, Lee moves into Gulf of St. Lawrence

HALIFAX — Thousands remained without power Sunday as post-tropical storm Lee gradually moved out of the Maritimes, leaving a trail of downed trees and coastlines damaged by pounding surf.
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The Latest on post-tropical storm Lee's impact on Atlantic Canada

The Latest on post-tropical storm Lee's impact on Atlantic Canada

Post-tropical storm Lee is moving through Nova Scotia and into New Brunswick, bringing high winds, heavy rains and power outages in its wake. Here are the latest developments. All times Atlantic unless otherwise noted: 12 a.m.
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Lee leaves flooded roads, downed trees and power outages in path through Maritimes

Lee leaves flooded roads, downed trees and power outages in path through Maritimes

A powerful cyclone brought flooded roadways, toppled trees and downed power lines to parts of the Maritimes Saturday as it swept past the western tip of Nova Scotia and headed toward New Brunswick.
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Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

HALIFAX — Maritimers were buying last-minute groceries and hauling boats out of the water Friday as forecasters warned hurricane Lee could soon bring destructive winds, high waves, flooding and power outages.
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As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

HALIFAX — Donnie Fletcher can't comprehend why his small community doesn't have quality cellular service so that locals can be warned of oncoming danger, as another hurricane bears down on the Maritimes. The 74-year-old lives in New Salem, N.S.
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Two teens charged with attempted murder of N.S. RCMP officer in alleged hit-and-run

Two teens charged with attempted murder of N.S. RCMP officer in alleged hit-and-run

TRURO, N.S. — Two teens have been charged with attempted murder after they allegedly struck and seriously injured a Nova Scotia RCMP officer with a car early Sunday morning.
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N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs says he has no intention of leaving, will run again

N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs says he has no intention of leaving, will run again

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he is not going anywhere, despite dissent earlier this year from within his Progressive Conservative party.
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Saint John, N.B., scrapyard fire contained, shelter-in-place advisory lifted: mayor

Saint John, N.B., scrapyard fire contained, shelter-in-place advisory lifted: mayor

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The mayor of Saint John, N.B., says a fire at a metal recycling plant has been contained and the citywide shelter-in-place advisory is now lifted.
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Residents asked to stay inside as smoke from scrapyard fire pollutes Saint John, N.B.

Residents asked to stay inside as smoke from scrapyard fire pollutes Saint John, N.B.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A notice asking residents in some parts of Saint John, N.B., to stay indoors Thursday was expanded to include the entire city as a fire at a metal recycling yard along the harbour sent plumes of hazardous smoke into the air.
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Hurricane watches issued for southwestern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick

Hurricane watches issued for southwestern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick

HALIFAX — Residents of the Maritimes are being warned to prepare for damaging winds, large waves, flooding and power outages as hurricane Lee is expected to transform into a large, powerful post-tropical storm Saturday after entering Canadian waters.
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