Arthur causes cancellations in Nova Scotia
Posted Jul 5, 2014 10:53:23 AM.
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TRANSPORTATION:
Several flights have been delayed or cancelled at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, check [embed}http://hiaa.ca/[/embed] for more information
The MacKay Bridge is closed to high-sided vehicles,
The bike and walking paths on the MacDonald Bridge are closed with shuttles available to take people across
Metro Transit buses are running but check their website or twitter feed for possible weather-related delays or detours
Due to high winds and rough seas, the Tancook Island and LaHave ferries are out of service. Check 511 for updates.
Nova Star Cruises has cancelled its voyage today, Nova Star will remain docked in Portland for 24 hours, and is expected to depart Portland at the usual time at 9:00 pm EST on the evening of July 5. Service from Yarmouth will resume on the morning of July 6.
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT :
The PGA Tour has suspended play for the day, 36 holes will be played tomorrow. Stay tuned for tee times, gate opening and shuttle times. Ttickets for Sat, July 5 will be honoured on Sun, July 6.
Halifax Jazzfest has cancelled their afternoon Festival Tent programming, and the Shai Maestro concert for tonight, they will make a decision about evening programming by 4 p.m.
All provincial parks, beaches and Halifax sports fields are closed, including the Emera Oval
Cavendish Beach Music Festival has delaying the opening of their gates until 1pm at this time
The roller derby game that the Anchor City Rollers were holding at Shannon Park is cancelled tonight
OTHER:
The Otter Lake waste processing & disposal facilities, the household special waste depot in Bayers Lake, and the two rural refuse depots in Sheet Harbour and Middle Musquodoboit all closed today
Acadia University is closed until further notice. You can call the Information Line at 585-4636 for updates.
NSLCs in Truro Mall, Tantallon, Oxford, Pugwash, Lockport, Middle Musquodoboit, Meteghan, Bible Hill & Joggins will be delayed openings due to power outage. NSLC recommends calling local store before heading out.
