Town News
UPDATED ROAD CLOSURES - LINCOLN & KING STREET - JAN. 20 & 21
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- Published: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 10:49
Public Works will be removing snow on Lincoln and King Streets beginning this evening at 6pm until 10am Wednesday morning.
Temporary road closures will be in place around the work zones which run from Lincoln from Falkland to Kempt and King from Montague to Cumberland
Those who usually park within the work zone during this time should find an alternative location to allow crews to complete their work.
People are reminded to use caution and follow signage if travelling through these areas.
POWER OUTAGE - VICTORIA RD/CENTENNIAL AVE - 9:02pm
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- Published: Monday, 19 January 2026 17:49
UPDATE - Monday, January 19, 2026 - 9:02pm
Power has been restored to the Victoria Road/Centennial Ave area out towards Bridgewater.
Thank you for your continued cooperation during this process.
For after hours reporting, please call 902-527-0150.
Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, the Town's website (www.townoflunenburg.ca) or by phone: 902-527-0150.
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 5:50pm
We are aware of the current outage affecting the Victoria Road/Centennial Ave area out towards Bridgewater. Nova Scotia Power has been alerted we will provide an update shortly.
Thank you for your continued cooperation during this process.
In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911.
For after hours reporting, please call 902-527-0150.
Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, the Town's website (www.townoflunenburg.ca) or by phone: 902-527-0150.
NSP PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - JANUARY 19 at 7:30pm
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- Published: Monday, 19 January 2026 17:34
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 5:35pm
While many Electric Utility customers have now had their power restored, Nova Scotia Power has discovered that a planned outage is required to remove a tree leaning heavily on a transmission line outside of our area.
Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Riverport and the surrounding area will all experience this PLANNED outage to safely remove the tree. The planned outage will begin at 7:30pm today, lasting approximately 15-30 minutes.
Thank you for your continued cooperation during this process.
In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911.
For after hours reporting, please call 902-527-0150.
Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, the Town's website (www.townoflunenburg.ca) or by phone: 902-527-0150.
TOWN FACILITIES CLOSED FOR THE DAY - January 19
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- Published: Monday, 19 January 2026 10:20
Monday, January 19 - 10:20am
Due to the weather and power outages, Town Hall, the Community Centre and the War Memorial Arena will remain closed for the day.
WARMING CENTRE - JANUARY 19
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- Published: Monday, 19 January 2026 07:39
The Town of Lunenburg will open a warming/charging centre at the Fire Hall (25 Medway Street) today at 8am and it will remain open until power has been restored.
POWER OUTAGE NOTICE - January 19 - 12:50pm
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- Published: Monday, 19 January 2026 07:15
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 12:50pm
Nova Scotia Power is currently onsite and work to restore power is still in progress.
Thank you for your cooperation and we will update you later this afternoon.
In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911.
Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, the Town's website (www.townoflunenburg.ca) or by phone: 902-527-0150.
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 7:15am
We are aware of multiple power outages affecting New Town, Old Town and First Peninsula. The outages have been reported to Nova Scotia Power to investigate.
Thank you for your cooperation and we will update you once we receive more information.
In the case of medical, police, or fire emergencies, call 911.
To report outages after hours, please call 902-527-0150. Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, the Town's website (www.townoflunenburg.ca) or by phone:
902-527-0150.