National parks saw a jump in visitors this summer, thanks in part to the Canada Strong Pass, with the largest increase in Atlantic and Northern Canada. Parks Canada says all sites saw a 13 per cent increase or more than 14.5 million people visited between late June and early September. The Canada Strong Pass offered free entry for families and half-price discounts for young travellers on VIA Rail. The federal government will offer the passes over the holidays as well as next summer.
Nova Scotia Power has activated its Emergency Operations Centre