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CTV News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Hot, humid week in the Maritimes before relief this weekend
A ridge of hot and humid air has built up from the U.S. into much of eastern Canada. The summer sizzle is expected to peak mid-week with relief by the start of the weekend. Heat warnings persist for the Annapolis Valley, N.S., with Environment Canada cautioning of daytime highs reaching 29 to 33 C and feeling into the high 30s with the humidex. It is possible further heat warnings will be issued for other parts of the Maritimes this week as temperatures climb and humidity remains high. Heat warnings Heat warnings hold over into the start of this week for the Annapolis Valley. More hot and humid weather is in store for the Maritimes. The criteria for a heat warning vary slightly between each Maritime province but generally consist of two or more days of very hot and humid weather with warm nights that don't offer much relief. The hot and humid air can serve as fuel for thunderstorms. A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the northwestern corner of New Brunswick just before noon on Monday. The period of greatest risk of thunderstorms for the area will extend from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The situation with thunderstorms can change quickly, including the watches and warnings associated with them. Be weather aware and seek shelter indoors should a thunderstorm develop in your vicinity. Heat warning criteria The criteria for Environment Canada issued heat warnings for the Maritime provinces. Peak of the heat Much of the week will feature daytime high temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s. Parts of the coastlines will be slightly more moderate including the Bay of Fundy coastline of New Brunswick and directly on the Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia. Those coastal areas with highs closer to the mid 20s. Wednesday is set to be hottest day for the region. Widespread high temperatures of 28 to 33 C. The humidex will make it feel into the mid-to-high 30s and for some communities close to 40 C. Thursday high temperatures only come down by a degree or two in most cases. Wednesday highs For many communities Wednesday looks to be the hottest day of the week. Temperatures on Friday come down a few more degrees but it will still be very warm and muggy. There is a higher chance of both showers and thunderstorms on Friday as a weak weather front approaches from the west. Humidity breaks The humidity in the Maritimes is expected to break for the weekend. Dew point temperatures, a measure of moisture in the air, are expected to be in the high teens and low 20s much of this week. That is a level many find uncomfortable when combined with the summer heat. A weak cold front passing through Friday is expected to draw in some less humid air from the north into the region. Dew point temperatures falling towards the low-to-mid teens for Saturday. Friday humidity Temperatures come down a few degrees for Friday but the air will still be very muggy. There is a chance of showers with a risk of thunderstorms. Temperatures are still expected to be plenty warm on the weekend. Daytime highs on both Saturday and Sunday are likely to be in the mid-to-high 20s. There is the possibility for a more widespread rainfall for the Maritimes next Monday. Saturday humidity Dew point temperatures are expected to fall into the low-to-mid teens on Saturday. That is typically a more comfortable level of humidity for most.
CTV News
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
RCMP investigating head-on collision in Spa Springs, N.S.
An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) RCMP in Nova Scotia are investigating after a two-vehicle collision led to two people being taken to the hospital with injuries. Police responded to the report of a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 362 and Spa Springs Road at around 8:25 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, officers say they learned a Chrysler 300 and a Honda CRV had collided head-on. According to a Tuesday news release, police say the driver of the Chrysler, a 27-year-old man from the Annapolis Valley area, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital via LifeFlight. The driver of the Honda, a 17-year-old youth from Greenwood, was also taken to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the investigation is ongoing with help from the RCMP Collision Reconstruction Service. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
RCMP investigating two incidents of indecent acts in the Annapolis Valley
An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. Police in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are investigating two incidents of indecent acts. The first incident occurred in Kingston, around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers responded to a report of a man exposing himself on the Harvest Moon trail, between Commercial Street and Bent Road. The RCMP says officers searched the trail and spoke with people in the area, but were not able to find the man. According to police, the man is described as about 30 years old and five-foot-10. He was wearing a white tank top and black shorts. Kings District RCMP responded to a second report of a man exposing himself on Thursday just before 11 p.m. Police say the man was located alongside Highway 358, near the 960 block, in Port Williams. Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the man. Police say the man was between 40 and 50 years old, wearing a T-shirt, shorts, ball cap and a backpack. The RCMP doesn't believe the two incidents are related and the investigations are ongoing. Kings District RCMP is asking anyone with information regarding the incidents or the men to call 902-679-5555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Nova Scotia village moves to drop 'Cornwallis' from its name
A village in western Nova Scotia is moving to change its name in the latest example of a community distancing itself from a controversial figure in the province's history. The village commission of Cornwallis Square voted in April to change its name to Kings Square, capping off a process that started a number of years ago following a request from the Annapolis Valley First Nation, which is part of the community. "We felt it was the right thing to do," said Michael Keith, chair of the village commission. The village, which is roughly 15 kilometres west of Kentville, took its name from Edward Cornwallis, the former British governor of Nova Scotia who issued a proclamation in 1749 promising a bounty of 10 guineas for each Mi'kmaw person killed. A statue of Cornwallis was removed from a downtown Halifax park in 2018 and several communities have since renamed streets that featured his name following criticism from Mi'kmaw leaders and activists. "With ours in particular, where the First Nation is within the boundaries of our village, I think it was more important to do it," Keith said. The new name was inspired in part by Kings County, which the village is located in. 'Long overdue' The village's name has been a constant reminder of how the Mi'kmaq have been treated historically, said an Annapolis Valley First Nation band councillor. "It's long overdue and I welcome it," said Nastasya Kennedy of the name change. "For generations, we've had to walk past names and monuments that honour people who wanted to cause deep harm to us," she said. Members of the First Nation were asked by the village commission to be part of the renaming process from the start, said Kennedy. "True reconciliation means sharing the process, not just the outcome," she said. "That's one lesson we can carry forward together." The village needs the approval of the Nova Scotia government to officially change its name. The province is considering the village's request and whether enough community engagement has taken place, according to a spokesperson with the Department of Municipal Affairs. In the meantime, Kennedy said the First Nation continues to call on the province to change the name of the Cornwallis River, which runs for nearly 50 kilometres through the Annapolis Valley. "It's been an ongoing issue to change that before my time here as well," she said. The province has received the request from the First Nation to change the name of the river, a spokesperson said in an email. "We are planning to work through a process with the Mi'kmaq and local communities to consider renaming the river," the email said.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
N.S. RCMP search for person involved in alleged sexual assault against youth
An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) Police in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are asking the public for help identifying a person involved in an alleged sexual assault against a youth. Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a sexual assault on a walking trail between Northeast Kings Education Centre and the Glooscap District Arena in Canning on Friday around 3:40 p.m. 'Responding officers learned that approximately 10 minutes prior, a male assaulted then sexually assaulted a youth victim who was walking to the arena from the school,' reads a news release from the Nova Scotia RCMP. Officers searched the area, with the help of RCMP Police Dog Services, but were not able to locate the suspect. 'I want to assure everyone in our communities that this investigation is a top priority for us. We have engaged various specialized units to assist our committed local investigators,' said Staff Sgt. Ed Nugent in the release. Police say the suspect is believed to be a male youth, who is described as white, five-foot-five, with a heavy build. At the time of the incident police say he was wearing a ski mask, red shirt and winter gloves. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
