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The wildfire that broke out on August 13th, 2025, in the community of West Dalhousie has officially been classified as extinguished by Department of Natural Resources. Crews were alerted of two separate wildfires in West Dalhousie after lightning struck a remote area in late August last year. Due to extreme wildfire conditions, the fire grew […]
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From Department of Natural Resources: The Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie, which began in summer 2025, is now considered extinguished after the completion of recent aerial hot spot scanning. Thank you to DNR crews, volunteer fire departments, and all partners who helped manage this wildfire.
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From the family of Joel Neily: It is with the heaviest hearts that we share that on Sunday, May 24th, Joel passed away peacefully at Valley Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and fellow firefighter brothers. Over the course of his illness, Joel fought battle after battle with incredible strength, courage, and determination. Even when […]
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On May 22, 2026, members of the Kentville Police Service arrested a man in the downtown core of Kentville in relation to an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine trafficking. KPS was assisted by the Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia. Police seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, cash, mobile electronic devices and other evidence of trafficking. […]
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There is absolutely no burning permitted in Hants, Halifax, Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne & Yarmouth Counties today. The remainder of the province is restricted until after 7PM this evening. https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ Ensure you check your municipal bylaws.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department – May 21, 2026 It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department announces the line of duty death of our brother, Firefighter Alexandru Uichita, age 40, who passed away on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2026, during wildfire suppression operations […]
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Earlier this afternoon, Aylesford Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a woods fire in Weltons Corner. Crews made quick work getting water on the fire and under control. Thankfully reduced winds prevented the fire from spreading further. Department of Natural Resources also attended the scene and crews have since cleared. Adrian J.
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Waterville & District Volunteer Firefighters made quick work containing a woods fire earlier this evening in Cambridge. Crews were alerted to the fire around 5PM which was moving fast through the woods. Firefighters deployed hose-lines to get around the perimeter and soak down hotspots, under the direction of Department of Natural Resources. Dry conditions and […]
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Gas 🔻 7.1 cents at midnight – No change for Diesel. Adrian J.
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Annapolis Royal Firefighters, Department of Natural Resources & multiple neighbouring firefighters worked hard to get ahead of a wildfire in Moschelle today. The fire is burning between Highway 201 and Highway 101, with smoke visible from multiple areas late this afternoon. Fire crews have since made lots of headway to control the fast moving […]
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