Caitlin Snow

1 week ago | surge105.ca | Caitlin Snow

The leader of the official opposition in Nova Scotia added her voice to the growing calls for the province to do something about parking for healthcare workers. In a video posted on her social media accounts, the NDP’s Claudia Chender says she has received hundreds of emails since the new parking policy was put into place. “The reality is healthcare workers simply can’t get to work. They can’t afford to park, and casual workers aren’t picking up shifts,” says Chender.

1 week ago | hotcountry1035.ca | Caitlin Snow

Sydney Crosby is a captain once again. Hockey Canada has announced the Pittsburg Penguins star, from Cole Harbour, will lead Canada’s team at the world hockey championships. Fellow Cole Harbour native of the Colorado Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon has been named alternate, alongside Nashville forward, Ryan O’Reilly. Crosby, a hockey phenom, is no stranger to success. The last time he was at the world championships was ten years ago when he led Canada to a gold medal in the Czech Republic.

1 week ago | 919thebend.ca | Caitlin Snow

The president of ground search and rescue groups in Nova Scotia says the case of the missing boy and girl in Pictou County was very, very emotional for their members. Lily and Jack Sullivan, 6 and 4-years-old wandered away from home one week ago near Lansdown Station, about 20 km from New Glasgow. Sherry Veinot with Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association tells our newsroom she has been part of the organization for decades and this case is one of the most difficult.

1 week ago | 919thebend.ca | Caitlin Snow

An out-of-control wildfire has prompted a state of emergency in eastern Newfoundland, with evacuation orders in place. Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP say the order was issued Wednesday night in Adams Cove, which is in Conception Bay. A number of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency shelters are in place. According to videos online, water bombers and firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading.

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Caitlin Snow

A wildfire that was out-of-control is now contained, according to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The fire has prompted a state of emergency in eastern Newfoundland, with evacuation orders in place. The order was issued Wednesday night in Adams Cove, which is in Conception Bay and remains in effect due to safety concerns. Around 45 structures have been impacted with no reports of any injuries, fatalities or missing people.