Premier Tim Houston. Photo: screengrab of Maritime Premiers

Parts of Cape Breton Island suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Fiona.

Premier Tim Houston will survey some of the hardest hit areas of the island Today. He will be joined by John Lohr, Minister responsible for the provincial emergency management office, Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, and Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental health.

The Premier made a video statement this morning reminding people that we will get through this and to stay safe.