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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 12h

Weekly Traffic Advisories news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/1...

World Homeless Day, Op-ed

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 15h

World Homeless Day, Op-ed news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/1...

Statement from Premier on Progress Monitoring Committee’s Second Annual Report

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

Statement from Premier on Progress Monitoring Committee’s Second Annual Report news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Rendez-vous offerts pour le vaccin contre la grippe et la COVID-19

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

Rendez-vous offerts pour le vaccin contre la grippe et la COVID-19 news.novascotia.ca/fr/2025/10/0...

Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Support for Emergency Services Providers

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 1d

Support for Emergency Services Providers news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

All Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire Can Return Home; Fire Status Changed to Held

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

We’re pleased to report that the Lake George wildfire is now being held. That means the fire is not likely to move as long as conditions don’t change. It not yet under control, it could still grow beyond the estimated 288 hectares. All evacuees can return home tomorrow.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

All Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire Can Return Home; Fire Status Changed to Held news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Province Improves Financing Tools for Farming, Seafood, Forestry Businesses

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

Province Improves Financing Tools for Farming, Seafood, Forestry Businesses news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

New Track and Field Facility Opens on South Shore

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

New Track and Field Facility Opens on South Shore news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Province, Community Organization Preserve Affordable Housing in Dartmouth, Truro

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

Province, Community Organization Preserve Affordable Housing in Dartmouth, Truro news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

Newfoundland planes have been released. Resources available include 37 DNR, 39 BC and 24 local firefighters, 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 30 pieces of heavy equipment. Next update around midday tomorrow.

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 2d

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control. Crews were once again successful in preventing growth yesterday, despite challenging conditions. Current estimate remains 288 hectares. No structures lost. Anticipated rain and cooler temperatures will help.

Financial Support for Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

Financial Support for Evacuees of Lake George Wildfire news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

Work continues on fire breaks and avoiding growth. Not all resources are necessarily working at all times. For example, sometimes the airspace is dedicated to helicopters doing precision water drops that support specific tactics on the ground. Next update around midday tomorrow.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

No structures lost to date, crews continue working hard to protect them. Resources available include 62 DNR, 39 BC and 23 local firefighters, 2 Newfoundland and 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 30 pieces of heavy equipment.

Amendments Clarify Code of Conduct for Elected Officials

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control. Despite hot, dry, windy weather, crews were successful yesterday in preventing growth beyond the current estimate of 288 hectares. They have the same goal today in the face of these challenging conditions.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

Amendments Clarify Code of Conduct for Elected Officials news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Nova Scotia Reduces Fees, Eliminates Renewals for Skilled Trades

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 3d

Nova Scotia Reduces Fees, Eliminates Renewals for Skilled Trades news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

New Online Service for Road Test Bookings

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

Crews working hard to protect homes and other structures. Resources today include 35 DNR, 39 BC and 23 local firefighters, 2 Newfoundland and 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment. Next update around midday tomorrow.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

The Lake George wildfire is still out of control and grew slightly to an estimated 288 hectares due to ongoing dry, windy conditions. No reports of damage to structures. The fire is burning deep and today’s high temperature will be a challenge.

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Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 4d

New Online Service for Road Test Bookings news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 5d

Resources today include 35 DNR, 39 BC and 31 local firefighters, 2 Newfoundland and 4 NWT planes, 1 DNR and 5 contracted helicopters, and 18 pieces of heavy equipment. Next update around midday tomorrow.

Government of Nova Scotia @nsgov.bsky.social · 5d

Crews continue this hard work today with aim of limiting growth and protecting homes and structures. Progress continues on fire breaks around the perimeter of the active wildfire zone.