(UPDATED AT 7:37 A.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023)

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.

TOWN HALL >>> (Issued at 6:25 a.m.) Delayed opening until 10 a.m.

LCLC >>> (Issued at 6:22 a.m.) Delayed opening until 9 a.m.

TRANSIT >>> (Issued at 5:50 a.m.) Bridgewater Transit will have a delayed start with service expected to start at 8 a.m. this morning due to conditions.

LIBRARIES >>> (Issued at 7:30 a.m.) All South Shore Public Libraries branches in Lunenburg and Queens will be closed for the day.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT >>> (Issued by Environment Canada at 9:23 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023) Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

Locations: Most of mainland Nova Scotia. Time span: Tonight until Monday afternoon or evening.

Remarks: The snow will be mixed with or change to rain along parts of the coast where northeast winds blow onshore. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

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IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>>
 There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.

 Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.

 Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.

 Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.

 Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.

AFTER THE STORM >>>
 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, 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.

 CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.

 SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.

 Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.

If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.

Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!

FINAL STORM CENTRE UPDATE >>> (Issued 8:45 a.m., September 17) Winds have died down, weather warnings have ended, and things are slowly beginning to return to normal throughout the South Shore.

In Bridgewater, we continue to ask motorists to be mindful of areas where debris may still be on roads and to use caution while travelling. Please report any issues related to power lines to Nova Scotia Power.

Parks, trails, docks, and sports facilities will continue to remain closed until at least Monday to allow staff to conduct safety inspections. Given the winds experienced during Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lee, we wish to ensure there is no tree or structural damage in these areas. Please respect this closure and avoid these areas until further notice.

Many in the community are still without power. Please visit www.lunenburgremo.ca for a list of currently active Comfort Centres in the county.

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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>>Service notices and shared public information submitted by the community will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.

TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT >>> (Updated 5:30 p.m., September 16, 2023) The remanants of Hurricane Lee continue to bring high winds across the South Shore at this hour. For complete forecast details, including the latest warnings, please visit Environment Canada's website by clicking here.

POLICE ASKING FOLKS TO STAY OFF THE ROADS; WHERE TO REPORT TREE DEBRIS ISSUES >>> (Issued 8:00 a.m., September 16) There have been widespread reports of tree limbs and debris on roads in Bridgewater as a result of high winds.

Bridgewater Police Service is asking everyone to please do their part to help keep everyone safe by avoiding all unnecessary travel at this time -- stay home until the storm has passed and crews have a chance to commence cleanup operations.

If you see storm debris on the roads and causing a hazard in Bridgewater, please contact the Town of Bridgewater's after-hours Public Works line at 902-543-5142.

If there is a major traffic issue, such as a motor vehicle accident, contact police.

TRAFFIC LIGHTS: REMINDER >>> A number of intersections with traffic lights in Bridgewater are currently without power as a result of the storm. We have received several reports of vehicles going through these intersections without stopping. This is extremely dangerous and poses a significant safety threat to motorists and repair crews alike.

If you encounter an intersection with traffic lights that are not working due to a power outage, please treat the intersection as an all-way stop and come to a complete stop, checking for opposing traffic, before safely proceeding.

ARENBURG TRUCK SHOW POSTPONED >>> (Posted September 13, 11;50 a.m.) The Arenburg Memorial Truck Show scheduled for Saturday, September 16, is being postponed. More information will be made public in the future.

PETER OICKLE HISTORIC WALK POSTPONED >>> (Posted September 13, apx 2 p.m.) Local historian Peter Oickle's historic walk schedueld for Saturday, September 16, has been cancelled and will instead take place on Saturday September 23. The walk will depart from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church parking lot at 2 p.m. near the corner of Phoenix and Pleasant streets.

CEMETERY CLOSURE >>> (Posted September 13, 4:30 p.m.) Brookside Cemetery will be gated and closed to the public beginning on Friday evening until at least Monday to allow staff to assess for damage post-storm.

FLOATING DOCKS, TRAILS, AND PARKS >>> (Post September 13, 4:30 p.m.) All Town of Bridgewater floating docks along the LaHave River, and Town of Bridgewater parks and trails will be closed beginning on Friday evening and will remain closed until further notice to allow Town staff to assess for damage post-storm.

EMERGENCY STORM SHELTER FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS >>>  (Issued 1:55 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023) An emergency storm shelter for people experiencing homelessness will open on Friday, September 15, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m. at 17 Greenwood Street in Bridgewater.

The shelter will close once the weather has been deemed appropriate - predicted to be either Sunday or Monday. There will be cots, food, drinks, and hygiene supplies on site.

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a comfort centre. This is a low-barrier shelter specifically for unhoused people during the hurricane. Additional information on comfort centres for the general public will be shared by REMO and local municipalities as they are opened. Contact 902-521-1141 if you have any questions.

WASTE SITE/COLLECTION NOTICES >>> (Issued September 15, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.)

WASTE SITE -- The Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The site is scheduled to re-open Monday as usual. Questions? Call (902) 543-2991.

WASTE COLLECTION -- As of now, waste collection scheduled for September 18, 2023, will take place as usual in the Town of Bridgewater and the Municipality of Luneburg. Residents should delay placing waste (including wood and metal items in the Municipality) curbside until the storm has passed on Sunday. Collection starts at 7 a.m. in the Municipality and 8 a.m. in the Town on Monday.

Please ensure your green carts are in a secure location during the storm. If weather is severe enough to impact collection on Monday, an additional update will be provided.

SPORTS FIELDS CLOSED >>> (Issued September 15 at 9:30 a.m.) All sports fields will be closed to use until further notice at 8 p.m. tonight.

BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT >>> (UPDATED September 16 at 10:10 a.m.) Bridgewater Transit will end service early at 1 p.m.

LCLC UPDATE >>> (Updated September 16) The Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre will not open today due to ongoing poor weather conditions.

TRAFFIC: PINE STREET >>> (Issued at 6:40 a.m., September 16) Tree reported on power lines on the lower (east) end of Pine Street. The area is temporarily closed to traffic as crews respond.

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT IN EFFECT
Special weather statement in effect for: Lunenburg County. A complex weather system will bring some snow today, changing to rain tonight, then back to snow Wednesday evening.

Total snowfall: 2 to 10 cm. Strongest wind gusts: 60 km/h except 80 km/h along parts of the coast. Locations: most of Nova Scotia. Remarks: Snow is expected to spread across Nova Scotia from west to east this afternoon and change to rain tonight. Periods of rain or drizzle will affect most of the province on Wednesday, but will change back to snow Wednesday evening and could give accumulations up to 10 cm before ending early Thursday morning. Additionally, higher than normal waters levels and pounding surf will affect the Atlantic coast during high tides Tuesday night and near mid-day on Wednesday.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT SERVICE >>> Transit will have a delayed start on Friday because of the anticipated snowfall, with service not scheduled to begin until 12 noon.

TOWN HALL >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices are delaying opening until 10 a.m. on Friday, March 3, because of the storm.

WASTE COLLECTION >>> Waste collection will take place as usual on Friday. Please ensure that your waste does not obstruct snow-clearing efforts on streets or sidewalks.

LCLC NOTICES >>> Per the LCLC, the facility's pool will close at 4 p.m. today, March 2, 2023. Swim lessons scheduled for tonight are cancelled with a make-up date of March 23. On Friday, March 3, the LCLC will delay opening until 9 a.m.

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SNOWFALL WARNING >>> (Issued 04:53 AM AST Thursday 02 March 2023 -- Snowfall Warning in effect for: Lunenburg County. Time span: this afternoon to Friday morning. Remarks: Snow is expected to begin over western parts of the province this afternoon and spread east this evening.

Over parts of northern and eastern Nova Scotia, the light and fluffy nature of the snowfall may lead to drifting with increased variance in snowfall totals over short distances.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.

TRANSIT SERVICE ENDING EARLY >>> Bridgewater Transit service will conclude at 6 p.m. today.

TOWN HALL CLOSING AT 3 >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices are closing at 3 p.m. Staff will be providing service remotely via phone and e-mail for the remainder of the business day.

LCLC CLOSING EARLY >>> The Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre will be closing early at 4 p.m. today (February 24, 2023) as a result of the storm.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

DESBRISAY MUSEUM CLOSED >>> DesBrisay Museum is closed to the public today. Staff are providing service remotely.

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IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>>
 There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.

 Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.

 Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.

 Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.

 Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.

AFTER THE STORM >>>
 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, 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.

 CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.

 SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.

 Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.

If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.

Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.

TRANSIT SERVICE >>> Bridgewater Transit remains in operation currently, but will be ending service early at 6 p.m. this evening. Any further changes to transit service resulting from the weather will be communicated.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

LCLC CLOSING EARLY AND DELAYED OPENING ON TUESDAY >>> The LCLC will be closing at 4 p.m. today (Monday, February 13, 2023) due to weather. In order to allow for proper snow removal, the LCLC will also delay opening until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

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SNOWFALL WARNING IN EFFECT FOR LUNENBURG COUNTY >>> (Issued at 4:42 a.m., Monday, February 13, 2023.) Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Locations: Queens County, Lunenburg County, Halifax County and Guysborough County, Time span: beginning late this afternoon and tapering to flurries overnight tonight.

Remarks: The snow will be wet in nature when it starts. However, as temperatures fall tonight, drier snow and blowing snow over exposed areas can be expected. The main area of snow is expected to end overnight tonight. However, flurries and strong northerly winds Tuesday morning may give areas of blowing snow and poor visibilities during the morning commute. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>>
 There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.

 Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.

 Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.

 Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.

 Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.

AFTER THE STORM >>>
 0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, 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.

 CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.

 SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.

 Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.

If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.

Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this (top) section as they are received.

TRANSIT SERVICE >>> Bridgewater Transit remains in operation currently, but will be ending service early at 6 p.m. this evening. Any further changes to transit service resulting from the weather will be communicated.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

TOWN HALL OFFICE CLOSURE >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be closed today because of the impending storm. Staff will be working remotely and will be available to provide service via phone and e-mail.

DESBRISAY MUSEUM CLOSURE >>> The museum is closed to the public today, Friday, January 20.

WASTE COLLECTION >>> Waste collection scheduled for Friday, January 20, 2023, in the Town of Bridgewater and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has been rescheduled -- collection will now take place on Saturday, January 21, 2023, instead.

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SNOWFALL WARNING IN EFFECT FOR LUNENBURG COUNTY >>> (Issued at 10:45 a.m., Thursday, January 19.) Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Locations: Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties. Time span: early Friday morning through Friday evening.

Remarks: Snow may mix with or change to rain at times along parts of the Atlantic coast which could reduce accumulations somewhat. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

IMPORTANT SNOW CLEARING AND STORM REMINDERS >>>
There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.

Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.

Plowing generally begins when snow cover on primary roads reaches between 5 and 7 centimeters. The remainder of plows are usually activated near the end of the storm. If a larger storm is expected (forecasts calling for more than 10 cm) plowing may begin on secondary streets prior to the end of a storm. The Town of Bridgewater’s Public Works crews provide the same level of service during and after a winter storm regardless of the time of day or day of the week.

Did you know that Bridgewater's Public Works crews can safely work a maximum of 16 hours before a required rest period? That's why a great deal of careful planning goes into the timing of when crews spring into action – to make sure they can be deployed effectively before they're required to rest.

Bridgewater Transit drivers work with our Public Works staff to keep our transit service on the road as long as safely possible. If more than 10 cm of snow is forecast, transit service may be delayed. Keep up to date on all impacts to Town services during a storm via the Town's social media or app, or in our Storm Centre at bridgewater.ca/storm.

AFTER THE STORM >>>
0-12 Hours -- Crews begin clearing streets in force near the conclusion of a storm, 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.

 CLOSED STREETS -- If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.

SERVICE LEVELS -- Please note that the service levels described here are based on a typical winter snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. For larger storms, or storms where freezing rain/ice are mixed in, additional post-storm cleanup time will be required. Please be patient, safe, and only make essential trips out while storm-clearing operations are taking place.

Clearing your property -- Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.

If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.

Plow It Forward -- If you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!

STORM CENTRE >>> HURRICANE FIONA
As Hurricane Fiona takes aim at the Maritimes, the Town of Bridgewater is activating its Storm Centre. All Town public notices specific to the storm can be found by going to www.bridgewater.ca/storm. Updates will be added over the next 48 to 72 hours as additional information is received.

LATEST FORECAST AND WARNINGS FROM ENVIRONMENT CANADA >>> Click here.

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received:

TRANSIT NOTICE >>> Bridgewater Transit service has begun as of 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

PARKS & TRAILS CLOSURES >>> In keeping with steps being taken by the Province of Nova Scotia, all Town of Bridgewater parks and trails will close at 12 Noon on Friday, September 23, and will remain closed to all public use until further notice. This closure will allow crews to fully inspect parks and trails after the storm to ensure there has been no storm damage that may be a danger to the public.

DOCK CLOSURES >>> - All Town of Bridgewater floating docks will be closed during the storm (beginning Friday). No boats are to be tied to Town docks or otherwise used during the storm. 

LCLC HOURS >>> The LCLC will close at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 23, and will not re-open until at least 12 Noon on Saturday, September 24.

DESBRISAY MUSEUM >>> DesBrisay Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 24.

OTHER STORM REMINDERS
As you prepare for the storm, we’re asking the public to be aware of the following:
- Transit riders should anticipate there may be a disruption in service on Saturday morning resulting from the storm. Additional information will be posted and shared as it is received.
- Public Works is often asked for sump pumps, which the Town of Bridgewater does not provide to residents or businesses. You can contact one of the many local hardware businesses prior to the storm to talk about options.
- If your basement is flooding, please do not call the fire department as this can potentially take valuable resources away from emergency response. Instead, please reach out to local water damage and property restoration companies for assistance.
- Use Thursday and Friday to prepare. Secure items in your yard, check and clear downspouts, if you have a sump pump or generator ensure that it’s working and ready to go, get any food, medicines, or supplies you’ll need to allow you and each member of your household to shelter in place for up to 72 hours.

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.

TOWN HALL UPDATE >>>
FURTHER UPDATE >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be opening at 12 Noon today.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>>
During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

SNoWFALL WARNING >>>
Per Enivornment Canada, a snowfall warning is in effect for: Lunenburg County. Significant snowfall today. Amounts: 15 to 20 cm, higher amounts of near 30 cm in Cape Breton. Locations: Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, parts of Colchester county, Pictou county, Antigonish county and Cape Breton.

Remarks: A low pressure system will pass just south of Nova Scotia today, bringing a widespread snowfall of 15 to 20 cm. A brief period of mixing with ice pellets and rain is possible late this morning. Highest snowfall amounts will occur over eastern Nova Scotia and could exceed 30 cm. Heavy snowfall will taper off from west to east this evening.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.

TRANSIT UPDATE >>> ⚡️ UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) >>> BRIDGEWATER TRANSIT is back in service.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

DESBRISAY MUSEUM >>> Closed to the public today.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT >>> Lunenburg County: Snowfall today could make for a challenging afternoon commute. Total snowfall: near 10 cm. Time span: beginning late this morning and ending this evening.

Remarks: Snow will move into southwestern Nova Scotia early this morning then spread eastward through the day. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate, especially during the afternoon commute. Check your local forecast for specific timings for the onset and ending of precipitation for your area.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

CLOSED STREETS >>> If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.

SNOW-CLEARING REMINDERS >>> Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.

If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.

SNOW CLEARING ORDER OF OPERATIONS >>>
-- There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
-- Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
-- Plowing typically begins when there is about 7 to 10 cm of snow down, with priority being given to primary routes within the first 12 hours after a storm. Supervisors are in communication with emergency officials during a storm to coordinate response to emergency calls as needed.
-- From 12 to 24 hours after a storm, focus areas generally include school zones, the downtown, secondary streets, then sidewalk maintenance.
-- Plow It Forward: if you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
-- PLEASE NOTE: THESE SERVICE LEVELS ARE BASED ON A TYPICAL WINTER SNOWFALL OF ABOUT 20CM. FOR LARGER WINTER STORMS, OR STORMS WHERE FREEZING RAIN/ICE ARE MIXED IN, ADDITIONAL POST-STORM CLEAN UP TIME WILL BE REQUIRED. PLEASE BE PATIENT, SAFE, AND ONLY MAKE ESSENTIAL TRIPS OUT WHILE STORM-CLEARING OPERATIONS ARE TAKING PLACE.

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received.

TRANSIT UPDATE >>> REVISED >>> Bridgewater Transit will conclude service early today at 4 p.m.because of deteriorating weather conditions.

DESBRISAY MUSEUM >>> Closed for today.

LCLC >>> Closed at 4 p.m.

TOWN HALL CLOSURE >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be closing at 12 Noon. Staff will continue to provide service to the public remotely via phone and e-mail for the remainder of the day.

SNOWFALL WARNING IN EFFECT >>> Total snowfall amounts: 15 to 20 cm, locally higher amounts possible. Locations: Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg and Halifax Counties. Time span: Friday morning until Friday evening.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

CLOSED STREETS >>> If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.

SNOW-CLEARING REMINDERS >>> Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.

If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.

SNOW CLEARING ORDER OF OPERATIONS >>>
-- There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
-- Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
-- Plowing typically begins when there is about 7 to 10 cm of snow down, with priority being given to primary routes within the first 12 hours after a storm. Supervisors are in communication with emergency officials during a storm to coordinate response to emergency calls as needed.
-- From 12 to 24 hours after a storm, focus areas generally include school zones, the downtown, secondary streets, then sidewalk maintenance.
-- Plow It Forward: if you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
-- PLEASE NOTE: THESE SERVICE LEVELS ARE BASED ON A TYPICAL WINTER SNOWFALL OF ABOUT 20CM. FOR LARGER WINTER STORMS, OR STORMS WHERE FREEZING RAIN/ICE ARE MIXED IN, ADDITIONAL POST-STORM CLEAN UP TIME WILL BE REQUIRED. PLEASE BE PATIENT, SAFE, AND ONLY MAKE ESSENTIAL TRIPS OUT WHILE STORM-CLEARING OPERATIONS ARE TAKING PLACE.

TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received

TRANSIT >>> Transit service will conclude early, ending at 6 p.m. today.

TOWN HALL >>> Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be closed to the public for the rest of the day. Staff will be providing service remotely from home via phone and e-mail this morning.

SENIORS FITNESS CLASS >>> Cancelled today due to the weather.

LCLC >>> Delayed opening to at least 4 p.m.

SNOWFALL WARNING >>> Snowfall warning in effect for Lunenburg County. Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected. Time span: Sunday evening until Monday evening.

Remarks: Snow will spread from west to east across Nova Scotia this evening and taper to flurries on Monday evening. The light nature of the snow in combination with colder temperatures may produce localized whiteouts on highways and over exposed areas on Monday.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

WINTER PARKING ALERT >>> During and after a storm, under Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act there is no parking permitted on streets. Parking a vehicle on the street will obstruct necessary winter maintenance and is a safety hazard. If you leave your vehicle parked on the street during a storm, it could be ticketed and towed at your expense -- please ensure you find off-street parking for your vehicle during and after a storm as clean-up operations take place.

CLOSED STREETS >>> If you encounter a street that has been barricaded/closed to traffic so that snow removal can take place, do NOT drive past the barricade and use that street. Travelling on streets that have been closed for snow removal is hazardous to both you and snow-clearing operators, and you may not be able to exit the work area at the other end. Please abide by street closures for snow removal and change your travel route accordingly.

SNOW-CLEARING REMINDERS >>> Do not move or plow snow from your property on to a street or sidewalk. Not only is that not helpful to drivers and pedestrians alike, it's actually a violation of Section 318 of the Municipal Government Act. Under the rules in that section, no person shall deposit snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or near a portion of the travelled way that hinders clearing efforts. That regulation extends to citizens and private contractors who have been hired to conduct snow-related property maintenance.

If you're putting out your compost cart or waste bags for pick up, please ensure that those items are not placed on the sidewalk or in a manner that could impede snow clearing or pedestrian traffic.

SNOW CLEARING ORDER OF OPERATIONS >>>
-- There are about 70 kms of streets and 35 kms of sidewalks in Bridgewater, so cleaning up after a storm takes time. Be patient and, if possible, please stay off the roads until snow clearing has taken place. This makes it easier for plow operators and lessens the potential burden on emergency responders.
-- Roads are generally salted before a storm to deter the formation of a layer of ice on asphalt below snow cover.
-- Plowing typically begins when there is about 7 to 10 cm of snow down, with priority being given to primary routes within the first 12 hours after a storm. Supervisors are in communication with emergency officials during a storm to coordinate response to emergency calls as needed.
-- From 12 to 24 hours after a storm, focus areas generally include school zones, the downtown, secondary streets, then sidewalk maintenance.
-- Plow It Forward: if you can help out a neighbour or volunteer to clear a fire hydrant, it helps your community and our snow-clearing crews. Did you know there are about 500 fire hydrants in Bridgewater? Every hydrant our community can clear is a big help to our snow-clearing crews!
-- PLEASE NOTE: THESE SERVICE LEVELS ARE BASED ON A TYPICAL WINTER SNOWFALL OF ABOUT 20CM. FOR LARGER WINTER STORMS, OR STORMS WHERE FREEZING RAIN/ICE ARE MIXED IN, ADDITIONAL POST-STORM CLEAN UP TIME WILL BE REQUIRED. PLEASE BE PATIENT, SAFE, AND ONLY MAKE ESSENTIAL TRIPS OUT WHILE STORM-CLEARING OPERATIONS ARE TAKING PLACE.