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Detour Update July 29 for Old Enfield Road
Received notice today the detour will stay in place until week of August 17. Update: There is a significant amount of work remaining, including subgrade construction, gravel subbase placement, asphalt paving, and guardrail installation, all of which must be completed to safely reopen Old Enfield Road as shown on the attached drawing. As the subgrade work is weather dependent, we will sequence the work to minimize delays caused by rain. As each section of subgrade is complete
Jul 29


Detour Update on Old Enfield Road
I have received notice today, that road will not be open on July 17. However, they hope it is open by July 24, worse case it will be open by July 31, 2026. Thanks for understanding MLA John A MacDonald
Jul 15


NATURAL RESOURCES--New Helicopters Take Flight, Names Announced
NOTE: Photos of the new helicopters are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/07/14/new-department-natural-resources-helicopters ---------------------------------------------- A fleet of new helicopters is now in service to help fight wildfires and support other important tasks that keep Nova Scotians safe. The four Airbus H125s are versatile aircraft that will fight wildfires, help in search and rescue efforts, assist in scientific research, transport people an
Jul 14


Falling Walls Atlantic Canada APPLY by July 17
Which Walls Still Need to Fall? FINAL REMINDER: Three minutes could take an idea from Atlantic Canada to Berlin Research leaders: Please forward this opportunity to the students, researchers, and early-career professionals in your network. Your recommendation or a simple forwarded email could connect someone with an opportunity that helps launch the next stage of their career. Students, researchers, and early-career professionals: If you have a breakthrough idea, this is your
Jul 10
Applications Open for Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA--Applications Open for Property Tax Rebate for Seniors ------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications for the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors program are now open. “The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors is one of the many programs government funds to help make life more affordable for people living on a low income,” said Jill Balser, Minister of Service Nova Scotia. “I encourage all seniors who are eligible to take advant
Jul 2


Public Health Mobile Unit June 23, 2026
You can check for upcoming clinics on our website at Public Health Mobile Unit | Nova Scotia Health
Jun 18
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