Today's News: The Indomitable Spirit of the Maritimes and Newfoundland

The news has moved on so much in the last week that we haven't been seeing as much recently about the Hurricane Fiona recovery on the east coast. 

But it has been terrible for them this last week, and it continues to be difficult - this recovery will take a long time and the feeling of abandonment is growing. 

Here are some tweets and writings I found tonight, and I am truly in awe with the indomitable spirit shown by these Canadians during such an awful time:

Prince Edward Island is still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Fiona, tens of thousands are still without power. That’s creating a great need for food and other essentials, which community groups are working to fill.https://t.co/Qb88tYNhai

— CTV Atlantic (@CTVAtlantic) October 1, 2022

I’ve seen screenshots circulating of people suggesting things in P.E.I. are “not as bad as they are on TV” or that the photos from #Fiona are from a previous storm.

This is highly concerning. This is NOT fake news. Islanders are truly dealing with devastation. #cdnpoli

— Teresa Wright (@ReporterTeresa) October 1, 2022

This has been a tough week. Spent yesterday at Stanhope and Dalvay. On a positive note the Covehead lighthouse is still standing proud. I grew up going to these beaches. This was a tough shoot, #PEIFiona I don't like you! pic.twitter.com/3HwxCbgBjV

— Shane Hennessey (@CBCshaner) September 29, 2022

The Blog is coming out of hiatus for a story of a Hurricane: Flora's Island.

Aplogies for posting this on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, were this not such a time sensitive issue I would refrain until another day. https://t.co/MGjLqQvTwu

— Ian (@CanadianCentury) September 30, 2022

Ian writes: 

 As I write this, seven days after the Hurricane, nearly half the Island has no power, many have no water, and reports indicate that no Red Cross money has been distributed. 

The promises from the Federal Government to “match donations to the Red Cross” ring like a bad joke in the ears of those needing services. People were in a position before the Hurricane in which they weren’t sure they could afford rent. The latest rent hike on the Island came just this past week, and in spite of basic utilites having collapsed, people are already receiving notices of climbing rent. 

....The anger in Prince Edward Island right now is very real. While Canada is going on with its life, as it should, PEI feels abandoned.

And why, seven days after the hurricane, has no money from the Red Cross been distributed yet?

What is obvious now, Islanders are not suffering in silence. The anger out there is something I've never witnessed in PEI. Anger towards the government and the Premier in charge of it. #Fiona has been devastating, for us, and marks the end of the PC Government. #cdnpoli #peipoli

— PEI POLITICAL DISCUSSION Resistance is NOT futile. (@PEIPolNews) October 1, 2022

PEIslanders have an indominable spirit!

#pei #peiStorm #PEIFiona #Charlottetown https://t.co/vYaXM39YwJ

— skittles (@skittlesandbits) October 2, 2022

From musician Tara MacLean's facebook page, here is a beautiful article about what the Dunes meant to PEI:

   

On Sunday, Tara and others are organizing a sing-along in downtown Charlottetown:

After more than a week of destruction and chaos, my heart and soul need recharging.
I will definitely be going to this. ❤️#PEI #fiona https://t.co/va6nBnAfo8

— Teresa Wright (@ReporterTeresa) October 1, 2022

Moving on to Nova Scotia:

Power of generosity: Cape Breton man giving free gas to people in need | SaltWire https://t.co/jo3tyFx5N0

— 🐋🍁Cheryl 🍁🐢🍁CANADA🦦🦫🐬 (@mini_bubbly) October 1, 2022

Still no power in many places from Dartmouth to shubenacadie. Grocery stores gas stations businesses houses streets etc and many people I know without power in other areas. #Fionahurricane #novascotia

— #TrudeauMustGo #WeTheFringe 🖤🏴‍☠️ (@TheActaFist777) October 2, 2022

Nova Scotia Power dealing with complex restoration after hurricane force Fiona | SaltWire https://t.co/WsIWXY0Ask

— SALTHALIFAX (@salthalifax) October 2, 2022

Thank you to this crew from NJ. Power may be restored on my street by tomorrow. #Fiona #NovaScotia #Truro pic.twitter.com/PSYsLlLCfw

— Troy Claridge🇨🇦🇺🇦🌈 (@troy_Kenobi) September 30, 2022

And to Newfoundland:

“There’s nothing there. It’s all just rocks. You can’t even tell there were homes there at all.” Online lost and found brings hope in #Newfoundland town after #Fiona https://t.co/OuuXI3srtg

— Greg Mercer (@GregMercerGlobe) September 30, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tours some of the worst-hit areas in Port aux Basques, #Newfoundland after #fiona tore through. A two-storey apartment building used to stand where he is right now pic.twitter.com/nRwqxonyT4

— Greg Mercer (@GregMercerGlobe) September 29, 2022

The Cons just can't resist trying to score political points out of people's agony, can they? And this guy calls himself a journalist:

I know this woman. She’s a friend of mine dealing with the loss of her home and displacement of her family. Shes very clearly distraught. Would you please consider taking this post down? It would be appreciated.

— Andrew Parsons (@Andrew_Parsons1) October 1, 2022

But it is true that we will be getting more of these storms because of climate change:

Hurricane #Fiona hit Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland in Canada last week. We are not accustomed or prepared for these storms up here. Many still cold and without electricity. Warmer oceans mean easy rides for hurricanes up the Atlantic coast.

— RJ (@Reyjey) October 1, 2022