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POWER OUTAGE UPDATE - March 17, 2026 - 1:30 pm

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Published: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE

Power Restoration -- New Town/Green St & 1st Peninsula Area

Tues March 17, 2026 - 1:45 pm 

NSP Crew members have restored power in the impacted areas of 1st Peninsula, New Town/Green St. We thank you for your patience and the NSP crews working out in that windy and wet weather! If you continue to experience power issues, please report in at the numbers provided below. 

Restoration Info:
You may wonder why it takes longer to restore power than previous outages, and why determining a restoration time can be unpredictable for the Utility and crew members. We encourage you to visit this link here to learn more about "Cold load Pick Up, Restoration Information, and how you can help restore power more efficiently here:

https://www.townoflunenburg.ca/electric-utility.html

To report outages after hours, please call 902-527-0150. Or during business hours, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at 902-634-4410 ext 3. In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 New Town/Green St & 1st Peninsula Area

Tues March 17, 2026 - 12:15 pm

NSP Crew members are continuing to patrol and work to restore power in the impacted areas of 1st Pensilua, New Town/Green St. They will look to restore power in smaller sections of these areas to help with load distribution.

To report outages after hours, please call 902-527-0150. Or during business hours, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at 902-634-4410 ext 3. In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Tues March 17, 2026 - 10:00 am

NSP Crew members are continuing to investigate and patrol the impacted areas in New Town and 1st Peninsula to identify the issues.  We have no further updates yet at this time. 

To report outages after hours, please call 902-527-0150. Or during business hours, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at 902-634-4410 ext 3. In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911

Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

 

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 6:55am


We have been notified of multiple power outages in the New Town area. Nova Scotia Power has been notified and will be out to investigate shortly.

There is currently no estimated time for service to be restored, and more details will be provided when available.

To report outages after hours, please call 902-527-0150. Or during business hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm


Thank you for your cooperation. We will update you when we have more information.

In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911.

PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING - MARCH 18

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Published: Friday, 13 March 2026 13:28

The Protective Services Committee Meeting will be Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6 p.m.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available: Protective Services Committee Meeting Agenda

Agenda items include:

👉 2026/27 Fire Protection Operating Budget Recommendation: That the Committee recommend that Council approve the 2026/27 Fire Protection Operating Budget as presented.

👉 Budget Variance Report to December 31, 2025, information report.

👉 Fire Chief’s Reports, information reports • April, August, September, October, December 2025, Annual Report 2025



Council meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance at 120 Townsend Street.


2026 Special Water Rate Study Meeting - Tuesday, March 17

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Published: Friday, 13 March 2026 13:11

The  2026 Special Water Rate Study Meeting will be Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5 p.m.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available:   2026 Special Water Rate Study Agenda

Agenda items include:

👉 Town of Lunenburg Water Rate Study

Council meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance at 120 Townsend Street.

Meetings are also livestreamed through Zoom. To livestream this meeting starting at 6 pm, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82349697464 

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Published: Friday, 13 March 2026 12:57

Council's next Committee of the Whole Meeting is Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available: March 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda



Agenda items include:

👉 Request for Direction: Community Grants Policy

👉 Introduction: Updated Parking Meter Bylaw Recommendation

👉 Introduction & Notice: Inclement Weather & Temporary Facility Closure Policy  

👉 Direction for Council on the proposed changes to the Vending By-Law and timeline based on the Motion Action List


Council meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance at 120 Townsend Street.

Meetings are also livestreamed through Zoom. To livestream this meeting starting at 6 pm, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81475382430

TOWN OF LUNENBURG NOTICE OF BY-LAW APPROVAL

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Published: Friday, 13 March 2026 12:16

At its meeting on March 10, 2026, the Town of Lunenburg Council approved the Short-Term Accommodation Levy By-law.

The by-law establishes a 3% levy on short-term accommodations, including hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals listed on platforms such as Airbnb or similar services. The levy is paid by visitors at the time of booking and supports tourism promotion initiatives in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.

The by-law will take effect January 1, 2027.

The full by-law can be viewed at:

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COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT - 6pm

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Published: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 17:46

Council's next regular meeting is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6 p.m.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available: https://url-shortener.me/FTU2

Agenda items include:

👉 Tender Award: Lunenburg Academy Roof Repairs
👉 Second (Final) Reading: Short-Term Accommodation Levy By-law

Council meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance at 120 Townsend Street.

Meetings are also livestreamed through Zoom. To livestream this meeting starting at 6 pm, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81475382430