NB | Tropical storm warning issued by EMO
The following Tropical Storm Warning was issued today by the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Measures Organization: Environment Canada continues to monitor Hurricane Arthur as it moves toward...
View ArticleNB | Tropical Storm Arthur / Update – Monday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m.
The following storm update was issued at 7:30 p.m. today by the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Measures Organization: Post Tropical Storm Arthur has resulted in unprecedented power and...
View ArticleBC | Out-of-province firefighters responding to assist with wildfires
An increase in fire activity around the province has prompted the Wildfire Management Branch to request the help of 200 additional fire suppression personnel from out-of-province. On Saturday, July 19,...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Province launches seasonal flu campaign
The seasonal influenza vaccine is now available in the province. “Vaccination is recognized as the single most effective way of reducing the impact of seasonal influenza, especially for those at risk...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | NB Power prepared for possible weekend weather event
NB Power is closely monitoring this weekend’s predicted snowfall, wind gusts and rain, and is reminding customers to be prepared for the potential for weather-related power outages. NB Power line crews...
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New Brunswick | St. John Ambulance offers free first aid, CPR training to...
From left, front row, some of the students receiving the training: Joliane Paulin Lanteigne, Érika Pier Chiasson, Laurence Noel, Roxanne Chiasson and Jenny Lumbsden. Back row: Jean-Guy Rioux, chair of...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Ebola Rapid Response Team conducts planning exercise with...
Health Minister Victor Boudreau and chief medical officer of health Dr. Eilish Cleary met with the federal government’s chief public health officer Dr. Gregory Taylor today to launch a joint planning...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Review of data centre power interruption – government’s IT...
In her latest report to the legislative assembly, auditor general Kim MacPherson raised concerns over the capacity of the provincial government to adequately protect its IT systems in the event of...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Severe weather advisory – Winter storm inbound
The Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Measures Organization today issued a severe weather advisory. Environment Canada is forecasting a large winter storm that will bring New Brunswick heavy...
View ArticleMaine | Maine Cooperative Snow Survey shows high water content in snowpack,...
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Geological Survey reports that the Cooperative Snow Survey results for February 2015 show high water content in Maine’s snowpack,...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Fire Marshal warns of home hazards due to snow accumulation
Following the latest snow storm to hit New Brunswick, the province’s Fire Marshal is urging residents to have their roofs cleared and to make sure exhaust vents are clear of snow and ice. “With the...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Residents reminded to be prepared as River Watch begins
As the River Watch season officially begins in New Brunswick, residents are being reminded to be prepared and be on alert for rising water levels in the river systems. The River Watch Program for 2015...
View ArticleMaine #ME | #Flood potential remains above normal – More rain on the way
The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission hosted a conference call on Thursday to review current hydrologic conditions. This was a follow-up to last week’s conference call. Some ice jamming is...
View ArticleNew Brunswick #NB | Benefits increase for #firefighters
The provincial government is enhancing burial and related-expenses benefits for families of eligible firefighters and former firefighters. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Fire crews heading to Saskatchewan to battle wildfires
Thirty firefighters are being sent to northern Saskatchewan to help battle wildfires. “In New Brunswick, we are fortunate to have well-trained firefighters who are ready to help their counterparts in...
View ArticleNew Brunswick | Provincial mobile radio communication system to be upgraded
The provincial government will upgrade and enhance its mobile radio communication system. “Planned enhancements will improve the safety and security of New Brunswick families and the public safety...
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