Amanda Dodsworth News Today

Some Maritimers who lost power for days after post-tropical storm Fiona are questioning whether power utilities have properly prepared their grids for the powerful storms that are increasingly battering the region.

Amid the battered power poles and flooded homes ravaged by post-tropical storm Fiona, there was a smaller disaster that united Nova Scotians in a widespread outpouring of heartfelt sorrow.

Decals were recently added to cover 72 feet out of 2,400 feet of guard rail.

Advocates for survivors of sexual abuse say they’re disappointed with a Nova Scotia court judge’s decision to grant bail to a former Halifax cab driver convicted of sexual assault.