[Last updated: 11:15am]

Town Hall and public offices are open regular hours.

Bridgewater Transit service will end service at 6pm today.

Waste collection is proceeding as scheduled today. Questions? Waste Hotline: 1-855-530-3324 www.southshorewaste.ca

No Street Parking. Vehicles parked on the street can prevent and slow down necessary winter maintenance. It also creates a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders. Please do your part and move your vehicle.

If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act, no parking is permitted on streets when snow/ice-clearing operations are underway.

[Last Update: March 4, 7:00am]

Bridgewater Transit is operating as regularly scheduled. 

Waste collection is going ahead as scheduled.

[Last Update: 11:00am]

Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will close to in-person service at noon today due to weather conditions in the region. Staff will continue to provide service remotely, where possible.

Bridgewater Transit service will end early. Transit service will be ending by 3pm today. Service will end earlier depending on the weather conditions. Updates will be posted here, on the Town's social media, and at bridgewater.ca/bus.

No Street Parking. Vehicles parked on the street can prevent and slow down necessary winter maintenance. It also creates a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders. Please do your part and move your vehicle.

If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act, no parking is permitted on streets when snow/ice-clearing operations are underway.

Tonight's Regular Meeting of Council will proceed virtually. If you wish to attend, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the meeting link.

There will be no waste collection today in the Town of Bridgewater. Waste collection will now take place on Saturday February 28. South Shore Waste Solutions will be closed today. For more information visit: https://southshorewaste.ca/

(Last update: 11:30am)

Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will close to in-person service at noon today due to weather conditions in the region. Staff will continue to provide service remotely, where possible.

Bridgewater Transit service will end early. Transit service will be ending by 6pm today. Service will end earlier depending on the weather conditions. Updates will be posted here, on the Town's social media and at bridgewater.ca/bus.

Waste collecting is going ahead as scheduled.

No Street Parking. Vehicles parked on the street can prevent and slow down necessary winter maintenance. It also creates a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders. Please do your part and move your vehicle.

If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act, no parking is permitted on streets when snow/ice-clearing operations are underway.

Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will delay opening to the public for service until 10am on Monday February 2nd due to the weather expected in the region.

Bridgewater Transit operating as usual.

Waste collecting is going ahead as scheduled.

TRANSIT >>> Bridgewater Transit will be not be operating January 26th, 2026.

NO STREET PARKING PERMITTED >>> No parking is permitted on streets during and after a winter storm under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act when snow/ice-clearing operations are underway. Parking a vehicle on the street during and after a storm will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders, such as Emergency Health Services (EHS), Fire, and Police personnel. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning. Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.

TOWN HALL & PUBLIC OFFICES >>> Town Hall and public offices will be closed to in-person visits January 26th due to the weather and road conditions. Staff will be working remotely to provide services to the public. Updates will be posted on our social media pages and website if there are any changes.

CURBSIDE WASTE COLLECTION >>> Waste collection for January 26 has been rescheduled. Collection will take place on Saturday, January 31 instead. South Shore Waste Solutions will be closed January 26.

Another winter storm is on the way, and we know many community members will have questions about when and how our roads and sidewalks will be salted and plowed.

Crews will be working in challenging weather for long hours over the next couple of days to make sure snow gets cleared as quickly as possible. There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so please remember it will take time to clear the snow. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.

A great deal of planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action as Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period.

What can you expect before, during and after the storm?

Before the Storm:

Roads are salted to try and prevent ice from forming below the snow.

During the Storm:

Main roads typically start being plowed when 3-4 inches of snow has accumulated. Plowing of secondary roads typically begins towards the end of a storm.

For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time is needed.

After the Storm:

0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force, starting with main arteries and hills in Bridgewater. Our job is to ensure that emergency vehicles have basic access to every area of our community. In an emergency, plowing crews coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics to ensure immediate access as required.

12-24 hours -- Crews work on sidewalk maintenance, starting first near Bridgewater’s school zones. Crews also “wing back” snow or ice on streets and begin removal of snow from parking areas downtown, allowing our local businesses to resume normal operation as soon as possible.

24-48 hours -- Sidewalk maintenance and additional winging back of snow cover on streets continues during this period, with additional sanding and salting as required by conditions.

48 hours+ -- Crews focus on additional work around bus stops, crosswalks, and fire hydrants.

What can you do to help?

Community members should plan to stay off the roads as much as possible, as travel throughout the region is likely to be difficult.

Vehicles must be moved from on street parking during and after the storm. Having to ticket and tow vehicles slows down snow removal and poses safety risks to crews and for emergency services personnel.

Check in on your friends, family and neighbours. Lend a hand when you can!

What should you do if you have a concern about snow clearing?

Please use our Worker Bee form at bridgewater.ca/contact/tobee-worker-bee to report issues and concerns. If it’s an emergency, please call our Public Works after hours emergency number at 902-543-5142.

With lots of snow on the way, we’d like to remind community members to ensure vehicles are not parked on streets during or after the storm, as it obstructs necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard for both work crews and emergency responders.

Please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after the storm as clean-up operations take place.

Under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act, no parking is permitted on streets when snow/ice-clearing operations are underway. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense without warning.

For service related updates during and after the storm, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/storm.

COMFORT CENTRE UPDATE

Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 11:45 AM

The following Comfort Centres are open:

LCLC Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, Sunday, January 25: Open Regular Business Hours from 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM.

Address: 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater

YMCA – Sunday January 25: Open Regular Business Hours from 8:00 AM to – 4:00 PM.

Address: 75 High St, Bridgewater

We will continue to update this post as other comfort centres open or close.

We invite you to share this message.

January 23, 2026 - 4:20PM

From Environment Canada:

Yellow watch - winter storm - in effect

Hazardous winter conditions are possible.

Winter storm to bring strong winds, significant snowfall, and blowing snow.

Locations: southern Nova Scotia.

Potential snowfall: 20 to 30 cm.

Potential wind gusts: northeasterly 60 to 80 km/h.

Time span: Sunday night until Tuesday morning.

Remarks: A developing winter storm is expected to bring a period of prolonged snowfall and blowing snow on Sunday night into Tuesday morning. The exact track of the system remains uncertain, but the potential exists for significant snowfall over some locations.

Strong winds accompanying the snow will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow.

Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate.

Winter Storm Watches are issued when hazardous winter weather conditions are possible

COMFORT CENTRE UPDATE

As of Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 11:19 AM

The following Comfort Centres have shared they will be open today:

Conquerall Bank Fire Dept – Open Tuesday, January 20 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Address: 2228 Conquerall Bank Road, Conquerall Bank

Petite Riviere Fire Dept – Open Tuesday, January 20 from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM for charging devices, water, washrooms, tea/coffee served.

Address: 18 Petite Riviere Road, Petite Riviere

LCLC Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, Open Tuesday, January 20 from 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM.

Address: 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater

Italy Cross Fire Dept – Open Tuesday, January 20 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Address: 17722 Hwy-103, Italy Cross

Northfield Fire Dept – Open Tuesday, January 20 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

Address: 2233 Highway 10, West Northfield

Pleasantville Fire Dept – Open Tuesday, January 20 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

Address: 1665 Hwy 331, Pleasantville

Riverport Fire Dept - Open Tuesday, January 20 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Address: 3802 Hwy 332, Riverport

Tri District Fire Dept – Open Tuesday, January 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for anyone needing to charge devices, get water, have a coffee or tea.

Address: 3785 Hwy 325 Newcombville.

Walden Fire Dept – The outside tap is available if anyone needs water. If anyone needs hall access for devices or to cook, send a message through messenger, or call the answering service (902) 543-8650.

Address: 3884 Woodstock Road, Walden

YMCA – Open Tuesday, January 20 from 12:00 PM to – 10:00 PM

Address: 75 High St, Bridgewater.

Services: Water refill, Shower and charging devices (please bring own charger). It’s recommended that families with children 10 and under, utilize the LCLC as they have the appropriate shower facilities.

LAST UPDATED AT 8:28 A.M. ON MONDAY JANUARY 19TH, 2026

TOWN HALL >>> (Issued at 9:18 a.m.) Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be closed for the remaineder of the day due to road conditions in the region. Where possible, staff will be working remotely, providing service by phone and e-mail, for the duration of regular business hours.

BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT SERVICE >>> Bridgewater Transit will be delaying service start time this morning as a result of the forecasted storm. Transit will start at 11am. .

CURBSIDE WASTE COLLECTION >>> Curbside collection for today has been cancelled and has been rescheduled to Saturday January 24.