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ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, NS, AUGUST 22, 2025 – The Municipality of the County of Annapolis has renewed the State of Local Emergency in response to the ongoing West Dalhousie wildfires, which continue to burn out of control. This renewal extends the municipal State of Local Emergency for an additional seven (7) days, unless terminated or further […]
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Department of Natural Resources reporting the West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire has grown an additional 2 hectares this afternoon. The new estimated size is 3,212 hectares and still classified as out of control. Winds have picked up significantly in the Annapolis Valley this afternoon. All aircraft are still on scene along with 52 DNR, […]
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Civic signs in the Annapolis Valley, and across Nova Scotia continue to be a daily concern, as many homes and businesses do not presently have one displayed, or have one displayed improperly. I began this project months ago, trying to get the message out to many, with hundreds of people taking the measures to ensure […]
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On August 18, at approximately 5:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Carlton St. Four men forcefully entered the home while the residents were inside. One of the men, armed with a firearm, assaulted one of the residents, a 64-year-old man, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No […]
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The West Dalhousie / Long Lake Wildfire remains the same status as yesterday. Covering an area of 3,210 hectares and still being classified as out of control, the fire hasn’t grown in almost 3 days. Mandatory evacuations remain in place resulting in 107 homes being evacuated and affecting 215 people. Roads in West Dalhousie evacuation […]
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It was therapeutic to burn through all five batteries flying just outside Halls Harbour tonight. I even caught the sun as it went down, with different phases of colour, lighting up the clouds across the Bay of Fundy. Adrian J.
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The fire size of 3,210 hectares and status remain the same, out of control. Crews have nearly completed dozer guards around the northern border of the Long Lake wildfires complex to help protect homes when hurricane Erin arrives. Still no reports of damage to homes. Firefighters on scene today included 52 DNR, 44 local, 22 […]
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⚠️ Update via RCMP: The 27-year-old woman who was reported missing from Kentville on August 19 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips. File #: 2025-1215258
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Gas up 1.0 at midnight and no change to diesel.
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There have been no major changes to the West Dalhousie wildfire since the last update of 3,210 hectares, which hasnt changed in over 2 days. New aircraft has been introduced and crews continue to work on the ground putting out hot spots and dozer gaurds in preparation for hurricane Erin. I’ve been trying to catch […]
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