Nova Scotia News

09/07/2026

There are some intense thunderstorms currently near Goobies and the western side of Trinity Bay. These are producing locally, heavy rainfall, frequent thunder and lightning, and the potential for gusty winds and small hail.

SEP 7, 2026 - 1:54 PM

09/03/2026

Check out the upcoming clinics and programs being offered by the Northern Zone Mobile Health and Wellness Team! They offer ongoing clinics, health and wellness programs and one-on-one consults to help meet the needs of communities across the Northern Zone.

🩺 Nurse Practitioner Clinics:
• Prescription refills or renewals
• Minor respiratory concerns, sore throat, earaches, rashes
• GI symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea), flu/cold symptoms
• UTIs, muscle pain, minor pelvic or abdominal pain
• Blood pressure management, smoking cessation
*Check schedule for future clinics*

👩‍⚕️ Nursing & Virtual Urgent Care Clinics
• Prescription refills (except for controlled substances).
• Sinus congestion, coughs and sore throat, urinary tract infections, skin concerns; bites and stings, mild/moderate aches and pains, and other conditions.
Virtual Urgent Care connects you to a physician or nurse practitioner via tablet with local, in-person follow-up and assessment from our team, including a family practice nurse and/or pharmacist.
September 3 in Truro (Truro Housing Outreach)

🧘‍♀️ Health and Wellness Sessions
Group programs covering a range of topics including healthy eating, physical activity, mental health, managing health risks and more. Upcoming programs include Wellness Walks in East Hants and Truro, Sexual Health Clinic in New Glasgow, Newcomers Clinic in Springhill, Healing Together Group in New Glasgow and more!

To see our calendars of upcoming clinics and programs, visit: nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/northern-zone-mobile-health-and-wellness-team-0
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Please check the schedule before programs and clinics for any cancellations or changes!

09/03/2026

Some patient appointments rescheduled at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital due to Lunenburg area water shortage

Some non-urgent medical appointments at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital are being rescheduled this afternoon due to the local water shortage.

Patients are being contacted directly if their appointment must be rescheduled. People with medical appointments at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital over the next few days are asked to please call ahead to confirm before arriving at the hospital.

The emergency department at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital remains open at this time during scheduled hours. Please visit Nova Scotia Health’s website for emergency department times: https://www.nshealth.ca/emergency-care

Nova Scotia Health is closely monitoring the water shortage situation and working with the Lunenburg County Regional Emergency Management Organization [Lunenburg REMO - Regional Emergency Management Organization] which is posting regular updates for the community. Visit https://www.lunenburgremo.ca .

The safety, care, and comfort of our patients, physicians and staff remains a top priority during this water shortage. We will continue to assess the situation and provide additional information if there are any further changes to hospital programs and services.

As always, anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911. For general health advice and information call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

09/02/2026

Just WOW eh !

This is unacceptable! I’ve asked the Minister of Education to send the makers of Hilroy scribblers a map of Nova Scotia that includes Cape Breton and Newfoundland.

09/02/2026

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08/31/2026

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