by A major hydrogen leak is being reported this afternoon at the Lingan Power Generating Station outside of New Waterford. A HAZMAT Team is at the site but unconfirmed reports say Nova Scotia Power is handling the problem on-site and apparently there is no danger to the surrounding areas although police have cordoned off streets in a two to three kilometre radius of the plant. There are no reports of any residents being evacuated at this time. We’re following this story as develops.
Dave Desveaux
Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.
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