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Fire Marshal, Town Advise Yarmouth Businesses About Fire Inspections
The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Town of Yarmouth are advising local business owners that recent calls they may have received about conducting a fire inspection are not legitimate. Reports indicate that someone claiming to represent the Office of the Fire Marshal has contacted businesses seeking access for an inspection. Business owners should know that most fire inspections are conducted by the town and take place during regular business hours. Business people are reminded to check for identification before granting access to their establishment. Anyone with questions about a fire inspection should contact the office of the Yarmouth fire inspector at 902-740-5706 to verify the information.
Fire Marshal, Town Advise Yarmouth Businesses About Fire Inspections
The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Town of Yarmouth are advising local business owners that recent calls they may have received about conducting a fire inspection are not legitimate. Reports indicate that someone claiming to represent the Office of the Fire Marshal has contacted businesses seeking access for an inspection. Business owners should know that most fire inspections are conducted by the town and take place during regular business hours. Business people are reminded to check for identification before granting access to their establishment. Anyone with questions about a fire inspection should contact the office of the Yarmouth fire inspector at 902-740-5706 to verify the information.
Fire Marshal, Town Advise Yarmouth Businesses About Fire Inspections
The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Town of Yarmouth are advising local business owners that recent calls they may have received about conducting a fire inspection are not legitimate. Reports indicate that someone claiming to represent the Office of the Fire Marshal has contacted businesses seeking access for an inspection. Business owners should know that most fire inspections are conducted by the town and take place during regular business hours. Business people are reminded to check for identification before granting access to their establishment. Anyone with questions about a fire inspection should contact the office of the Yarmouth fire inspector at 902-740-5706 to verify the information.
Fire Marshal, Town Advise Yarmouth Businesses About Fire Inspections
The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Town of Yarmouth are advising local business owners that recent calls they may have received about conducting a fire inspection are not legitimate. Reports indicate that someone claiming to represent the Office of the Fire Marshal has contacted businesses seeking access for an inspection. Business owners should know that most fire inspections are conducted by the town and take place during regular business hours. Business people are reminded to check for identification before granting access to their establishment. Anyone with questions about a fire inspection should contact the office of the Yarmouth fire inspector at 902-740-5706 to verify the information.
Fire Marshal, Town Advise Yarmouth Businesses About Fire Inspections
The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Town of Yarmouth are advising local business owners that recent calls they may have received about conducting a fire inspection are not legitimate. Reports indicate that someone claiming to represent the Office of the Fire Marshal has contacted businesses seeking access for an inspection. Business owners should know that most fire inspections are conducted by the town and take place during regular business hours. Business people are reminded to check for identification before granting access to their establishment. Anyone with questions about a fire inspection should contact the office of the Yarmouth fire inspector at 902-740-5706 to verify the information.
Fire Marshal, Town Advise Yarmouth Businesses About Fire Inspections
The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Town of Yarmouth are advising local business owners that recent calls they may have received about conducting a fire inspection are not legitimate. Reports indicate that someone claiming to represent the Office of the Fire Marshal has contacted businesses seeking access for an inspection. Business owners should know that most fire inspections are conducted by the town and take place during regular business hours. Business people are reminded to check for identification before granting access to their establishment. Anyone with questions about a fire inspection should contact the office of the Yarmouth fire inspector at 902-740-5706 to verify the information.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Wednesday, December 24. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1, Windsor Trunk 1 from the Windsor town line to the St. Croix Bridge is reduced to one lane for construction until further notice. Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103 Twinning, Hubbards to Chester Highway 103 from two kilometres west of Exit 6 to four kilometres west of Exit 7 has temporary lane closures for blasting until May 2027. The work is planned for most weekdays at about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for about 10 minutes at a time. The eastbound and westbound lanes are both closed during the blasting.
Nova Scotians Invited to Attend 2026 New Year’s Day Levée
Download this image Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage will welcome the public to Government House in Halifax on New Year’s Day. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage will welcome the public to the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Thursday, January 1. This annual event allows Nova Scotians the opportunity to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Ms. Savage while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America. “The levée is a cherished tradition that brings Nova Scotians together in the spirit of community, friendship and renewal,” said Lt.-Gov Savage. “It is always a great joy for Darlene and I to ring in the New Year with residents and visitors to the province in this special celebration.” Government House is located at 1451 Barrington St. Doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free, and invitations are not required. Quick Facts: New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year Government House, constructed between 1799 and 1805, is a national historic site Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Wednesday, December 24. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1, Windsor Trunk 1 from the Windsor town line to the St. Croix Bridge is reduced to one lane for construction until further notice. Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103 Twinning, Hubbards to Chester Highway 103 from two kilometres west of Exit 6 to four kilometres west of Exit 7 has temporary lane closures for blasting until May 2027. The work is planned for most weekdays at about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for about 10 minutes at a time. The eastbound and westbound lanes are both closed during the blasting.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Wednesday, December 24. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1, Windsor Trunk 1 from the Windsor town line to the St. Croix Bridge is reduced to one lane for construction until further notice. Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103 Twinning, Hubbards to Chester Highway 103 from two kilometres west of Exit 6 to four kilometres west of Exit 7 has temporary lane closures for blasting until May 2027. The work is planned for most weekdays at about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for about 10 minutes at a time. The eastbound and westbound lanes are both closed during the blasting.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Wednesday, December 24. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1, Windsor Trunk 1 from the Windsor town line to the St. Croix Bridge is reduced to one lane for construction until further notice. Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103 Twinning, Hubbards to Chester Highway 103 from two kilometres west of Exit 6 to four kilometres west of Exit 7 has temporary lane closures for blasting until May 2027. The work is planned for most weekdays at about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for about 10 minutes at a time. The eastbound and westbound lanes are both closed during the blasting.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Wednesday, December 24. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1, Windsor Trunk 1 from the Windsor town line to the St. Croix Bridge is reduced to one lane for construction until further notice. Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103 Twinning, Hubbards to Chester Highway 103 from two kilometres west of Exit 6 to four kilometres west of Exit 7 has temporary lane closures for blasting until May 2027. The work is planned for most weekdays at about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for about 10 minutes at a time. The eastbound and westbound lanes are both closed during the blasting.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Wednesday, December 24. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HANTS COUNTY: Trunk 1, Windsor Trunk 1 from the Windsor town line to the St. Croix Bridge is reduced to one lane for construction until further notice. Traffic control is on-site. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. LUNENBURG COUNTY: Highway 103 Twinning, Hubbards to Chester Highway 103 from two kilometres west of Exit 6 to four kilometres west of Exit 7 has temporary lane closures for blasting until May 2027. The work is planned for most weekdays at about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for about 10 minutes at a time. The eastbound and westbound lanes are both closed during the blasting.
Nova Scotians Invited to Attend 2026 New Year’s Day Levée
Download this image Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage will welcome the public to Government House in Halifax on New Year’s Day. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage will welcome the public to the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Thursday, January 1. This annual event allows Nova Scotians the opportunity to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Ms. Savage while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America. “The levée is a cherished tradition that brings Nova Scotians together in the spirit of community, friendship and renewal,” said Lt.-Gov Savage. “It is always a great joy for Darlene and I to ring in the New Year with residents and visitors to the province in this special celebration.” Government House is located at 1451 Barrington St. Doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free, and invitations are not required. Quick Facts: New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year Government House, constructed between 1799 and 1805, is a national historic site Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way
Nova Scotians Invited to Attend 2026 New Year’s Day Levée
Download this image Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage will welcome the public to Government House in Halifax on New Year’s Day. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage will welcome the public to the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Thursday, January 1. This annual event allows Nova Scotians the opportunity to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Ms. Savage while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America. “The levée is a cherished tradition that brings Nova Scotians together in the spirit of community, friendship and renewal,” said Lt.-Gov Savage. “It is always a great joy for Darlene and I to ring in the New Year with residents and visitors to the province in this special celebration.” Government House is located at 1451 Barrington St. Doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free, and invitations are not required. Quick Facts: New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year Government House, constructed between 1799 and 1805, is a national historic site Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way
Nova Scotians Invited to Attend 2026 New Year’s Day Levée
Download this image Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage will welcome the public to Government House in Halifax on New Year’s Day. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage will welcome the public to the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Thursday, January 1. This annual event allows Nova Scotians the opportunity to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Ms. Savage while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America. “The levée is a cherished tradition that brings Nova Scotians together in the spirit of community, friendship and renewal,” said Lt.-Gov Savage. “It is always a great joy for Darlene and I to ring in the New Year with residents and visitors to the province in this special celebration.” Government House is located at 1451 Barrington St. Doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free, and invitations are not required. Quick Facts: New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year Government House, constructed between 1799 and 1805, is a national historic site Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way
Nova Scotians Invited to Attend 2026 New Year’s Day Levée
Download this image Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage will welcome the public to Government House in Halifax on New Year’s Day. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage will welcome the public to the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Thursday, January 1. This annual event allows Nova Scotians the opportunity to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Ms. Savage while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America. “The levée is a cherished tradition that brings Nova Scotians together in the spirit of community, friendship and renewal,” said Lt.-Gov Savage. “It is always a great joy for Darlene and I to ring in the New Year with residents and visitors to the province in this special celebration.” Government House is located at 1451 Barrington St. Doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free, and invitations are not required. Quick Facts: New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year Government House, constructed between 1799 and 1805, is a national historic site Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way
Nova Scotians Invited to Attend 2026 New Year’s Day Levée
Download this image Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage will welcome the public to Government House in Halifax on New Year’s Day. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage will welcome the public to the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Thursday, January 1. This annual event allows Nova Scotians the opportunity to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Ms. Savage while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America. “The levée is a cherished tradition that brings Nova Scotians together in the spirit of community, friendship and renewal,” said Lt.-Gov Savage. “It is always a great joy for Darlene and I to ring in the New Year with residents and visitors to the province in this special celebration.” Government House is located at 1451 Barrington St. Doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free, and invitations are not required. Quick Facts: New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year Government House, constructed between 1799 and 1805, is a national historic site Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Millbrook to Shortts Lake Highway 102 southbound from the Millbrook interchange to the Shortts Lake Road overpass is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, December 19. The speed limit is reduced, and traffic will be stopped for short periods. Work takes place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Friday, December 19. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118, Dartmouth Highway 118 from the intersection with Micmac Boulevard to one kilometre south of Exit 13E is reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, December 19. Traffic control is in place. Work takes place daily from
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Millbrook to Shortts Lake Highway 102 southbound from the Millbrook interchange to the Shortts Lake Road overpass is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, December 19. The speed limit is reduced, and traffic will be stopped for short periods. Work takes place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Friday, December 19. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118, Dartmouth Highway 118 from the intersection with Micmac Boulevard to one kilometre south of Exit 13E is reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, December 19. Traffic control is in place. Work takes place daily from
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Millbrook to Shortts Lake Highway 102 southbound from the Millbrook interchange to the Shortts Lake Road overpass is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, December 19. The speed limit is reduced, and traffic will be stopped for short periods. Work takes place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Friday, December 19. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118, Dartmouth Highway 118 from the intersection with Micmac Boulevard to one kilometre south of Exit 13E is reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, December 19. Traffic control is in place. Work takes place daily from
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Millbrook to Shortts Lake Highway 102 southbound from the Millbrook interchange to the Shortts Lake Road overpass is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, December 19. The speed limit is reduced, and traffic will be stopped for short periods. Work takes place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Friday, December 19. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118, Dartmouth Highway 118 from the intersection with Micmac Boulevard to one kilometre south of Exit 13E is reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, December 19. Traffic control is in place. Work takes place daily from
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Millbrook to Shortts Lake Highway 102 southbound from the Millbrook interchange to the Shortts Lake Road overpass is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, December 19. The speed limit is reduced, and traffic will be stopped for short periods. Work takes place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Friday, December 19. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118, Dartmouth Highway 118 from the intersection with Micmac Boulevard to one kilometre south of Exit 13E is reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, December 19. Traffic control is in place. Work takes place daily from
Weekly Traffic Advisories
NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices, follow @511ns on X at https://x.com/511ns, call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Campbell Brook Bridge, Sydney The Campbell Brook Bridge on Keltic Drive is closed for replacement until July 31, 2026. The detour is via Route 305 to Northwest Arm Road to Route 239 to Route 305. The bridge is closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Millbrook to Shortts Lake Highway 102 southbound from the Millbrook interchange to the Shortts Lake Road overpass is reduced to one lane for paving until Friday, December 19. The speed limit is reduced, and traffic will be stopped for short periods. Work takes place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COLCHESTER COUNTY: Slade Road, Tatamagouche Slade Road is closed between Lake Road and West Tatamagouche Road until further notice because of a bridge closure. GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Pirate Harbour Bridge, Pirate Harbour The Pirate Harbour Bridge on Route 344 is reduced to one lane for construction until Saturday, December 20. Traffic signals are in place, and motorists should expect delays. Work takes place weekdays from sunrise to sunset. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Exit 3, Highway 102, Bedford The Highway 102 southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 (to Hammonds Plains Road) is closed between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for the ramp-widening project: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/11/12/upgrades-exit-3-highway-102. The work is expected to be finished by Friday, December 19. The detour is via Exit 2B (to Larry Uteck Boulevard). The ramp is open evenings and weekends. HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 118, Dartmouth Highway 118 from the intersection with Micmac Boulevard to one kilometre south of Exit 13E is reduced to one lane for road construction until Friday, December 19. Traffic control is in place. Work takes place daily from
Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
Download this image A request for proposals issued today, December 10, will look at core streets and access points on the Halifax peninsula. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , The Province, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request for proposals was issued today, December 10, for a consultant to examine core streets and access points and identify strategies to optimize the transportation network. “Our government is exploring solutions to move people and goods through the Halifax peninsula, faster,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “This review will examine key streets to improve and balance how cars, transit options and heavy trucks can move as safely and efficiently as possible.” The review will include detailed modelling work using the activity-based travel demand model owned by Link Nova Scotia and HRM. The tool simulates how, when and where people travel. The review will also: explore additional access points to the Halifax peninsula from the west assess impacts of potential network changes identify strategies to improve heavy truck traffic to and from Halifax Port Authority facilities provide recommendations to move the most people and goods in the most efficient way through constrained corridors. Recommendations could include changes to the directional flow on key streets, reallocated space or prioritizing certain modes of travel. , Do
More Affordable Housing Units Preserved in Annapolis Valley
Download this image The affordable multi-unit buildings in Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, are adjacent to NSCC’s Centre of Geographic Sciences. (Student Housing Nova Scotia) , Students now have more options for affordable housing in the Annapolis Valley. Student Housing Nova Scotia has purchased four multi-unit buildings in Lawrencetown and three in Kingston with the help of $6.9 million in loans from the Province’s Community Housing Acquisition Program. “It is just as important to preserve affordable housing as it is to build new units,” said John White, Minister of Housing. “We are grateful for our partners in the community housing sector for their support in our government’s efforts to provide more affordable housing throughout our province.” The 22 units in Lawrencetown are near Nova Scotia Community College’s Centre of Geographic Sciences campus, while the 34 units in Kingston are within a short drive to the Kingstec campus in Kentville and the Annapolis Valley campus in Middleton. The projects also received $530,000 through the Community Housing Capital Fund, managed by the Community Housing Transformation Centre. While students will be given priority when units become available, enrollment at a post-secondary institution is not a requirement; current residents will not be displaced by students. Quick Facts: repayable loans at fixed rates from the Community Housing Acquisition Program are available for up to 95 per cent of the property cost loans are available for up to 30 years, to a maximum of $10 million per project $61 million from the program has helped preserve more than 900 affordable units in Nova Scotia Student Housing Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization that develops, provides and advocates for housing that meets the needs of post-secondary students in Nova Scot
Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
Download this image A request for proposals issued today, December 10, will look at core streets and access points on the Halifax peninsula. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , The Province, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request for proposals was issued today, December 10, for a consultant to examine core streets and access points and identify strategies to optimize the transportation network. “Our government is exploring solutions to move people and goods through the Halifax peninsula, faster,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “This review will examine key streets to improve and balance how cars, transit options and heavy trucks can move as safely and efficiently as possible.” The review will include detailed modelling work using the activity-based travel demand model owned by Link Nova Scotia and HRM. The tool simulates how, when and where people travel. The review will also: explore additional access points to the Halifax peninsula from the west assess impacts of potential network changes identify strategies to improve heavy truck traffic to and from Halifax Port Authority facilities provide recommendations to move the most people and goods in the most efficient way through constrained corridors. Recommendations could include changes to the directional flow on key streets, reallocated space or prioritizing certain modes of travel. , Do
Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
Download this image A request for proposals issued today, December 10, will look at core streets and access points on the Halifax peninsula. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , The Province, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request for proposals was issued today, December 10, for a consultant to examine core streets and access points and identify strategies to optimize the transportation network. “Our government is exploring solutions to move people and goods through the Halifax peninsula, faster,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “This review will examine key streets to improve and balance how cars, transit options and heavy trucks can move as safely and efficiently as possible.” The review will include detailed modelling work using the activity-based travel demand model owned by Link Nova Scotia and HRM. The tool simulates how, when and where people travel. The review will also: explore additional access points to the Halifax peninsula from the west assess impacts of potential network changes identify strategies to improve heavy truck traffic to and from Halifax Port Authority facilities provide recommendations to move the most people and goods in the most efficient way through constrained corridors. Recommendations could include changes to the directional flow on key streets, reallocated space or prioritizing certain modes of travel. , Do
Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
Download this image A request for proposals issued today, December 10, will look at core streets and access points on the Halifax peninsula. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , The Province, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request for proposals was issued today, December 10, for a consultant to examine core streets and access points and identify strategies to optimize the transportation network. “Our government is exploring solutions to move people and goods through the Halifax peninsula, faster,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “This review will examine key streets to improve and balance how cars, transit options and heavy trucks can move as safely and efficiently as possible.” The review will include detailed modelling work using the activity-based travel demand model owned by Link Nova Scotia and HRM. The tool simulates how, when and where people travel. The review will also: explore additional access points to the Halifax peninsula from the west assess impacts of potential network changes identify strategies to improve heavy truck traffic to and from Halifax Port Authority facilities provide recommendations to move the most people and goods in the most efficient way through constrained corridors. Recommendations could include changes to the directional flow on key streets, reallocated space or prioritizing certain modes of travel. , Do
Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
Download this image A request for proposals issued today, December 10, will look at core streets and access points on the Halifax peninsula. (Province of Nova Scotia / File) , The Province, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on the Halifax peninsula more efficient. A request for proposals was issued today, December 10, for a consultant to examine core streets and access points and identify strategies to optimize the transportation network. “Our government is exploring solutions to move people and goods through the Halifax peninsula, faster,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley. “This review will examine key streets to improve and balance how cars, transit options and heavy trucks can move as safely and efficiently as possible.” The review will include detailed modelling work using the activity-based travel demand model owned by Link Nova Scotia and HRM. The tool simulates how, when and where people travel. The review will also: explore additional access points to the Halifax peninsula from the west assess impacts of potential network changes identify strategies to improve heavy truck traffic to and from Halifax Port Authority facilities provide recommendations to move the most people and goods in the most efficient way through constrained corridors. Recommendations could include changes to the directional flow on key streets, reallocated space or prioritizing certain modes of travel. , Do
Housing Affordability
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