Storm roars into Atlantic Canada

A storm bringing heavy rain and gusting winds into Atlantic Canada Wednesday has knocked out power in some areas, created travel disruptions and caused school closures.

Utility crews are staying on top of the situation in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. More than 2,000 customers were without electricity in New Brunswick mid-morning, but that number was down to about 780 by 1 p.m. AT.

New Brunswick Power said most of the trouble was from tree branches on power lines.   Read More

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