All of Nova Scotia is under a special weather alert for heavy rain fall that could lead to flooding. Environment Canada says a vigorous low-pressure system should cross the Maritimes Friday and Saturday, bringing a strong cold front. The alert says the system could drop a lot of rain that could lead to localized flooding. (Jim Abraham/CBC)A significant amount of rainfall would be welcome in southwestern Nova Scotia which has been experiencing a drought for months. However flood-ravaged Cape Breton, which received a record-smashing 225 millimetres in one day over Thanksgiving weekend, doesn't need anymore rain.

Source: CBC News October 20, 2016 10:07 UTC