As
we're hit with the first big blast of winter this season, the Canadian
Automobile Association is offering up some tips on how to survive being
"storm-stayed" in your vehicle.
To be ready for the possibility,
C-A-A's Gary Howard says your winter tires should have been put on long
ago, you should have a cell phone on you, your battery should be
top-notch and have a winter driving kit handy.
Howard says above all, if you have to be out, drive slower than normal if visibility is low and driving is slippery.
Alert family and friends of where you're going and check for road condition reports before heading out.
It has been a busy day for snowplow operators and snow clearing crews in the Maritimers.
Between 15 to 30 centimeters falling in Southern New Brunswick today, and about 15 to 12 in Nova Scotia, followed by rain.
Many airlines have been cancelled throughout the Maritimes. Make sure to check your local road conditions before heading out.
Environment
Canada telling us depending on where you live in New Brunswick, the
snow should end this evening. Expect ice pellets along the Fundy coast
this evening.
The winds are expected to gust northeast 30km/h, gusting to 50.
Common
Council in Saint John offering its official endorsement of shale gas
development. Mayor Mel Norton tells us, the timing has nothing to
with this fall's tumultuous season of seismic testing by SWN Resources,
but rather in what they've heard from business interests.
"We
recognize that there's a provincial dynamic, and we recognize that
there's another dynamic that's been happening the province. But our
interest as city councilors is only in relation to this city," he says.
The
Mayor says he's already spoken at meetings in Toronto and Calgary about
the importance of shale gas, and he's committed to keep pushing for
responsible development.
The Holidays season is here, and that always mean lots of food.
Saint John dietitian Vanessa MacLellan tells Tide News, some ways to eat healthy during the holiday season.
"When
we're having Christmas gatherings there's are a lot of healthier food
choices out there that we could be entertaining with, like whole grain
crackers and a lot fat cheese. Fruits and vegetables are always
popular," she says. She recommends mindful eating, and stick to the foods that you're really going to enjoy.
