Environment Canada says Nova Scotians can expect a wet, windy start to the weekend. A special weather statement was issued warning of 'significant rainfall and strong winds.'
Nova Scotia's labour minister is to give an update today on the safety status of the Donkin coal mine, which was put under a stop-work order in August following a rockfall.
Police say an Alert Ready message was issued for the Sussex region early Saturday., asking people to avoid the area and remain inside their homes with doors locked.