One of the worst storms in history hits Canada s East Coast

Parts of Canadas east coast are being pounded by one of the worst storms ever in the regions history. Hurricane Fiona roared through Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island today as a posttropical storm, leaving behind widespread damage. The hardest hit area appears to be the southwest coast of the island of Newfoundland where the storms impact is devastating. At the height of the storm this morning, high waves swamped houses that collapsed into the ocean near the town of ChannelPort Aux Basques. Two women were swept away by the waves one was rescued, the other was reported missing. As many as nine homes were washed out to sea as high waves combined with a high tide. This afternoon, the storm was still approaching the shore with another high tide due tonight and Brian Button, the mayor of ChannelPort Aux Basques said too many people were in the streets and taking pictures. My only message to you people right now is, if you dont leave now, we may not be able to get out of there