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PREPARING FOR TONIGHT'S PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - September 27

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Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 17:19
Tonight’s Town of Lunenburg Electric Utility planned power outage is to complete repairs to the Main Transformer at the Starr Street Substation and will run from 11:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2026 to approximately 5:00 am, Monday, September 28, 2026.
 
Please take a moment to connect with any friends or neighbours you think may not be aware of tonight’s planned outage. Also, be sure to charge any devices you may need during the outage.
 
If you have any concerns, please contact the after hours line at 902-527-0150 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We appreciate your cooperation and regret any inconvenience this situation may cause.
 
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Council Highlights September 22, 2026

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 14:53

Did you miss last night’s Council meeting?

Check out the meeting highlights to find out what happened: https://townoflunenburg.ca/council-highlights.html

The highlights include:

 

RCMP on Quarterly Report Presentation

Finance approvals for year-end

Council Approves Lunenburg Athletic Facility Fund (LAFF) funding

Council Approves Ice Allocation Policy

Water & Wastewater Quality Reports

 

A full recording of the meeting is available here: https://youtu.be/IqOXhCggcl4?si=1QKCy8fU4JEhFn29

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED PLANNED OUTAGE - September 27

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Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 10:28

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

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Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 11:41

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

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Published: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 11:07
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
 
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Terry Fox Flag Raising

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Published: Tuesday, 15 September 2026 13:19

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