Firefighter dies while battling wildfire in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
A 40-year-old firefighter lost his life after a sudden medical emergency while battling a wildfire in Moschelle in Annapolis County on May 21, 2026.
Rapidly deepening nor’easter forecast to bring heavy snow and strong winds across the U.S. Northeast
The first nor’easter of the season is forecast to rapidly intensify by Wednesday, December 3, 2025, bringing 25–38 cm (10–15 inches) of snow, violent winds, and whiteout conditions across parts of the U.S. Northeast and Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland, Canada.
Historic snowstorm paralyzes central and eastern Nova Scotia, Canada
A dangerous winter snowstorm brought Nova Scotia to a standstill over the weekend, with record snowfall exceeding 80 cm (31 inches) in many areas, leading to local emergency declarations and widespread travel disruptions.
Massive wildfires destroy hundreds of homes in Nova Scotia, force thousands to evacuate, Canada
Massive wildfires continue to rage across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, leading to the destruction of hundreds of buildings and the evacuation of over 16 000 residents. As of Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2023, the fires, which have primarily affected areas around the capital Halifax, have resulted in no reported injuries or missing persons. However, the extent of the damage is significant, with an estimated 200 homes or structures destroyed.
Post-tropical cyclone Teddy forecast to produce destructive waves, heavy rain and strong winds across Nova Scotia, Canada
Hurricane "Teddy" has transitioned into a strong post-tropical cyclone and is now approaching Nova Scotia, Canada, producing destructive waves, heavy rain, and strong winds. Landfall is expected over eastern Nova Scotia today. Teddy's center will…
Hurricane “Teddy” forecast to become a strong post-tropical cyclone before reaching Nova Scotia, Canada
The center of Hurricane "Teddy" is moving east of Bermuda on September 21, 2020, bringing tropical-storm-force wind gusts. Teddy is forecast to become a strong post-tropical cyclone before reaching Nova Scotia, Canada on September 23. A Tropical Storm…
Teddy strengthens into Category 4 hurricane, forecast to approach Bermuda this weekend
Tropical Storm "Teddy" formed at 09:00 UTC on September 14, 2020, as the earliest 19th Atlantic named storm on record. The previous record for the 19th named storm was October 4 (2005) — this was initially an unnamed storm, added in post-season…
Sinkholes drain Slade Lake near Oxford in Nova Scotia, Canada
Underground geological activities this spring have drained Slade Lake, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) southwest of Oxford in Nova Scotia, Canada. "The most obvious culprit for this is the water just disappeared down some of the sinkholes at the bottom of the…
Dorian leaves 500 000 without power after making landfall over Nova Scotia, Canada
The center of once very powerful Category 5 Hurricane – Post-Tropical Cyclone "Dorian" made its 5th landfall near Sambro Creek, Nova Scotia, Canada at 22:15 UTC on September 7, 2019, with maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h (100 mph) and estimated central…
Heavy wet snow leaves 250 000 homes without power in Nova Scotia, Canada
A powerful winter storm is affecting parts of eastern Canada, causing a massive power outage in Nova Scotia, high water levels and heavy pounding surf. At the peak of the storm, nearly 250 000 Nova Scotia Power customers were left without power, many of them in the…
