Town News

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED PLANNED OUTAGE - September 27

The Town of Lunenburg Electric Utility (TOLEU) is advising all electric customers of the rescheduled planned power outage to complete repairs to the Main Transformer at the Starr Street Substation from 11:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2026 to approximately 5:00 am, Monday, September 28, 2026 (weather permitting).

We appreciate your cooperation and regret any inconvenience this situation may cause.

If you have any questions, please contact: 902-634-4410 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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September 27 Planned Power Outage Notice

Mi'kmaq Grand Council Flag Raising - October 1 at 11:30am

Please join the Town of Lunenburg as we raise the Mi'kmaq Grand Council Flag on Wednesday, October 1 at 11:30am at the UNESCO Monument (Prince St. & Townsend St.).

 

Mikmaq Grand Council Flag Raising Event

TERRY FOX DAY Proclamation

SEPTEMBER 20th IS "TERRY FOX DAY" IN THE TOWN OF LUNENBURG!
 
At a flag raising ceremony earlier today, Mayor Jamie Myra read a proclamation stating that September 20, 2026 would be "Terry Fox Day" in the Town of Lunenburg.
 
The proclamation comes in advance of the 46th annual Terry Fox Run being held this Sunday.
 
Race details can be found here:
 
RUN DAY DETAILS
 
Registration: 12:00pm
Start Time: 1:00pm
Start to Close Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Lunenburg War Memorial Arena - 19 Green St, Lunenburg NS, B0J 2C0
 
ROUTE INFORMATION
 
Route is 2.5km's and you can do it as many times as you like.
Distance: 2.5km + 5km + 10km
Accessibility: Bicycle, Rollerblades, Wheelchairs, Dogs on leash
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Event details are subject to change. Please check back before Run Day to confirm - https://run.terryfox.ca/55810
 
Terry Fox Day Proclamation 1

Terry Fox Flag Raising

Join us this Wednesday at 10am as we raise the Terry Fox flag in Lunenburg!

This Sunday is the 46th annual Terry Fox Run and Lunenburgers of all ages will be out running, walking, jogging, strolling and rolling in support of cancer research to help finish what Terry started.
We hope to see you there!

What: Terry Fox flag raising
When: Wednesday, September 16
           10:00am
Where: The flag poles at the corner of Prince and Townsend

For more details on Sunday’s run:

RUN DAY DETAILS

Registration: 12:00pm
Start Time: 1:00pm
Start to Close Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Lunenburg War Memorial Arena - 19 Green St, Lunenburg NS, B0J 2C0

ROUTE INFORMATION

Route is 2.5km's and you can do it as many times as you like.
Distance: 2.5km + 5km + 10km
Accessibility: Bicycle, Rollerblades, Wheelchairs, Dogs on leash
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Event details are subject to change. Please check back before Run Day to confirm - https://run.terryfox.ca/55810

CANCELLED PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - September 13

TOWN OF LUNENBURG ELECTRIC UTILITY CANCELLED PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - UPDATE     1:55 PM - Sunday, Sept 13, 2026 - CANCELLED OUTAGE    
 With the forecasted rain and risk of thunderstorms late this evening, we will be cancelling the scheduled power outage between 11 pm and 5 am. The Town of Lunenburg Electric Utility will reschedule and send an update with a new date and time in the near future. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.  

 

We appreciate your cooperation and regret any inconvenience this situation may cause. If you have any questions, please contact:

If you have any questions, please contact: 902-634-4410 ext. 227 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2026 FISHERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE - Sunday, September 13 at 2pm

ℹ️ 2026 FISHERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE - Sunday, September 13 at 2pm
 
Please join us as we gather to honour and remember the fishers whose lives were lost at sea.
 
📍 Lunenburg Waterfront (Bluenose Drive)
🗓️ Sunday, September 13
🕑 2pm
 
The Fishers’ Memorial Service is a long-standing Lunenburg tradition and an important opportunity for our community to come together to remember those who never returned home, and to honour the families, friends and loved ones who carry their memory forward.
 
We invite everyone to join us in paying tribute and ensuring that their names and stories are never forgotten.