Province-wide burn ban lifted for most of N.S., except Annapolis County
NOVA SCOTIA: With conditions improving, the ban on open fires was lifted in all counties except Annapolis, as of 8 p.m. September 26. The ban will remain in place in…
Remaining evacuees from Long Lake wildfires returning home as of Sept. 20
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: All remaining residents evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Saturday, September 20. Residents are to arrive at the…
More Long Lake evacuees can begin to return home Sept. 16
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: More people evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Tuesday, September 16. The re-entry area includes 17 primary residential…
More Long Lake wildfire evacuees returning home; fire status changed to held
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: More people evacuated because of the Long Lake wildfires in Annapolis County will be able to return home Tuesday, September 9. The re-entry area includes 22 addresses, 19…
Mandatory evacuation expanded as Long Lake wildfires continues to grow
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: A mandatory evacuation has been expanded in Annapolis County as the Long Lake wildfires continue to grow due to the extreme fire conditions. The Department of Natural Resources…
Long Lake wildfire remains out of control; grows in size to 1,977 hectares
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: The Department of Natural Resources confirmed that the Long Lake wildfire remained out of control on Sunday. In their post on X (formerly Twitter), DNR said the wildfire…
Federal government providing N.S. with help fighting active wildfires
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: A request for federal assistance from the province in fighting the wildifres on going in Nova Scotia has been approved by the federal government. Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of…
Bayer’s Lake Community Outpatient Centre remains closed Aug. 13; Electrocardiograms to be accommodated at Cobequid
BAYER’S LAKE: The Bayer’s Lake Community Outpatient Centre will remain closed on Wednesday due to the unpredictable nature of the Susie Lake wildfire. Out of an abundance of caution, the…
N.S. restricting travel, activities in woods to prevent wildfires
HALIFAX: The province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires. The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m.…
From the Firehouse – June 2025 calls
Brought to you by: SHUBENACADIE: Here is a look at the fire department call numbers for the month of June for volunteer fire departments in Stewiacke and East Hants. The…