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Road Construction in Kings County From Kings REMO: Bridge repair on HWY-101 Eastbound near Gaspereau River Rd. Kings County- Hwy 101 between Avonport & Grand Pre. The Eastbound lane of the Horton Bridge will be down to one lane for approximately three months. Start Time: Aug 5 2025, 6:00 AM Anticipated End Time: Nov 6 […]
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Kentville Firefighters responded to a report of a woods fire along Highway 12 in Blue Mountain late this afternoon. On scene reports indicate a small area of the woods was on fire and crews put the fire out prior to it spreading any further. Kentville Firefighters have been cleared by Department of Natural Resources and […]
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Local residents came to the rescue for over 10 white-sided dolphins just outside Canning today. It appears that approximately 12 white-sided dolphins attempted to make their way up the Canning Aboiteau before getting caught when the tide was going out. Residents came together, venturing in deep mud, to free the marine animals and get them […]
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Aylesford Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire in Auburn earlier today. On arrival crews were met with heavy fire from a wooded area spreading towards homes. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control, with numerous abandoned vehicles on fire. Kingston Firefighters were also dispatched providing assistance. Department of Natural Resources & […]
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🌾 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 🌾 Drought conditions are more than just a lack of rain — they can worsen the risks of both wildfires and flooding in Kings County. 🔥 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤: Prolonged dry periods weaken or kill off vegetation, creating dry fuel that can ignite easily. Drought-stressed trees and plants are […]
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Construction work continues for the new Highway 101 interchange in Cambridge. Attached are a few aerial shots from the site. These photos were taken yesterday afternoon which are the most recent progress photos. Development continues for the hub near the 101 which will have 2 roundabouts on either side of the overpass along with […]
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Lovett Road between Highway 1 & Brooklyn Street is now open and freshly paved at the bridge following completed work. Detour signs are still up in a number of areas but crews will be working to take these down shortly. Adrian J.
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This morning, Waterville & District Volunteer Firefighters were dispatched to a pile of brush on fire in Somerset. Firefighters dumped approximately 2500 gallons of water on a pile of brush that had kicked back up following a previous fire, prior to the fire ban. It’s a great reminder that even though a fire may have […]
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Earlier today, Aylesford & District Firefighters responded to a report of a pickup truck on fire in Aylesford Mountain. Prior to the fire departments arrival, the owner made attempts to put the fire out with a garden hose. These were unsuccessful due to the fire load. There was a trailer attached which was disconnected before […]
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The Cambridge Convenience store along Highway 1 in Cambridge has recieved a much needed and fresh makeover! With the addition of their new entrance, which is now opened and completed, the parking lot was receiving it’s face lift this week! Howard Little Excavating, paving crews were hard at work, completing the remainder of the parking […]
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