Remembering Swissair 111

On this very day of September 2nd, 1998 at 1031pm. Swissair 111 crashed off the shore of Peggy’s Cove.  All 215 passengers and 14 crew members, that were on board the aircraft, perished in the waters.  There was a huge emergency response from all across the province including resources from Halifax, South Shore & the […]

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Out of control and now measured over 8,400 hectares – West Dalhousie Wildfire

Department of Natural Resources is now estimating the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire at 8,465 hectares today.  Twenty homes and 11 outbuilding have been lost during explosive fire behaviour that occurred on Sunday, August 24th.  Firefighters made all efforts to save homes and properties while having 88 structures equipped with sprinkler protection, 85 of […]

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