Officials in Cape Breton say they’re working hard to repair damaged roads and bridges and reconnect areas that have been cut off from services such as hospitals and pharmacies.
A storm Wednesday dumped more than 200 millimetres of rain in some areas, including Ingonish River, N.S., which saw a total of 290 mm during the storm.
Road or bridge washouts in Ingonish, Tarbotvale, White Point and other areas have left residents stranded or facing hours-long detours.
Lyle Donovan, the Emergency Management Office co-ordinator for Victoria County, said repair work needs to be assessed before construction can begin, and he asked people to be patient.
“We’re
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