High Winds Causing A Number Of Cancellations

by Bobby NockAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

Today’s stop in Sydney by the cruise ship Caribbean Princess has been cancelled because of high winds.

Marine Atlantic has cancelled today’s ferry crossings from North Sydney and Port aux Basques with a gale warning in effect for the Cabot Strait.

This morning’s ferry crossings to PEI on the ferry MV Saaremaa are also cancelled because of high winds.

However, this morning’s 8:30 and today’s noon departures from Caribou on the MV Confederation are still going ahead.

High-sided vehicles and motorcycles are currently being kept off Confederation Bridge.

And, Parks Canada says the Skyline Trail in the Highlands National Park is closed today because of high winds.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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