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Snow, power outages blanket region

More than 6,000 residents without power in Tantramar

Katie Tower | Posted: Nov. 29, 2018, 1 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 29, 2018, 1 p.m. | 1 Min Read
Many people in the region have been without power since early this morning and many have resorted to getting out their Coleman stoves to make their much-needed coffee, including Michael Gallant who submitted this photo.
Many people in the region have been without power since early this morning and many have resorted to getting out their Coleman stoves to make their much-needed coffee, including Michael Gallant who submitted this photo. - Contributed

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A storm that started late last night has caused widespread power outages and school closures around the region.

With no power and snow-covered roads, most businesses in the area have also closed up shop including the grocery stores, the banks, Tim Horton’s and McDonalds. 

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