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As everyone knows the Father Eric Dejaeger sex abuse trial in Iqaluit was cancelled today due to a raging blizzard which swept throught the area. Believe it or not, this is the same storm which devastated Washington Illinois, caused havoc and power outages in southern Ontario, roared through Quebec, and on up to Nunavut with a blizzard which shut down the entire community of Iqaluit. And yes, that was it for the trial. It was under way for the day, but shortly thereafter the weather deteriorated to a point that the trial was cancelled and courthouse was shut down.
Hopefully the snow plows will be running full tilt through the night and the roads of Iqaluit will be open for travel by morning. Right now the temperature is -23 C with blowing snow and reduced visibility. Conditions are expected to improve by morning.
Let’s cross our fingers that the case can proceed, and that those witnesses who were to finish testifying today can do so tomorrow and then get back home to their family and friends.
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