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Inside the turmoil at Sobeys-owned stores after ransomware attack | CBC News
Employees of Empire Co., the parent company of Sobeys, have begun to speak out about the turmoil unfolding inside the grocery chain since a ransomware attack began plaguing its computer systems earlier this month.
Nova Scotia Power could face new fine under new regulations | CTV News
The Nova Scotia government says new regulations mean the province's privately owned power utility could be fined if it fails to address service complaints from industrial customers in a "reasonable" time frame.
Schools closed, power out as northwestern N.B. gets first big snowfall
Some students in northwestern New Brunswick are starting off the week with the province's first snow day. Anglophone West School District says schools in Edmundston, Grand Falls, Plaster Rock and Perth-Andover stayed closed Monday after a heavy overnight snowfall. All of Francophone Nord-Ouest schools are also closed. Road conditions are the main reason for the closure, the two school districts said. Power outages close health centre About 6,000 N.B. Power customers have been without power Monda
After election, marijuana advocates look to next states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri. Though it soon will become legal for adults to possess and ingest cannabis, it could take a couple more months before they can legally buy it. Maryland residents will have to wait even longer — until the middle of next year — before a recreational marijuana measure approved this past week can take effect. With the
Maritime Link problem causes power outage in parts of Newfoundland | CBC News
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is still investigating what it's calling a "significant event on the system."
Copper wire theft causes power outage in Spryfield | CTV News
A copper wire theft at a Nova Scotia Power substation was the root cause to a brief power outage in Spryfield, N.S., on Saturday.
Power back on for most Nova Scotians after widespread outages | CBC News
Nova Scotia Power is reporting sporadic outages across the province as remnants of Nicole hit the region Saturday with heavy rain and winds.
Nicole: Atlantic Canada warned of outages where Fiona hit hard | CTV News
The Category 1 hurricane that hit Florida early Thursday morning will feel like a typical fall storm when the weather system -- named Nicole -- makes its way to the East Coast this weekend, Environment Canada says.
Sobeys, Safeway grappling with IT issues as Maple Leaf Foods announces cybersecurity incident | CBC News
Some Empire Company stores across Canada, including pharmacy services, are experiencing disruptions due to an information technology systems issue.
Some Eastern Shore residents went 30 days without phone or cellphone service | CBC News
For some Nova Scotians there were many long, dark days following post-tropical storm Fiona. On the Eastern Shore, the tangled mess of trees snapped many of the old and dilapidated poles, leaving some residents without landline phone service for thirty days.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Scotia, California
| City | Scotia |
| County | Humboldt |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 95565 |