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Johnny Miles Trail Closure

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Category: Alerts
Published: Monday, 24 August 2026 11:04

Please be advised that the Johnny Miles Memorial Trail will be closed periodically this week (from Monday, August 24, to August 28, 2026) while Nova Scotia Power carries out work on a section of powerline adjacent to the trail.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Town of New Glasgow: Inflow/Infiltration Study Addendum #1

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Category: Invitation to Tender
Published: Monday, 24 August 2026 10:08

 

  1. COVER PAGE, Section 2.1 Closing Date and Timeline Table,

Please replace the existing closing date of August 27, 2026 at 3:00pm with the new closing date of Wednesday September 2, 2026, at 3:00pm.

MOTION – COMMUNITY SAFETY

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Category: Alerts
Published: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 09:22

MOTION – COMMUNITY SAFETY


WHEREAS the Town of New Glasgow recognizes the complex and interconnected
challenges associated with homelessness, mental health, substance use and addiction,
and the significant impact these issues have on individuals, families, neighbourhoods,
and the broader community from a safety perspective;


AND WHEREAS the Town of New Glasgow recognizes that individuals experiencing
homelessness and addiction require access to appropriate, person-centred health,
treatment, rehabilitation, housing, and support services;


AND WHEREAS the current homeless shelter model and its existing downtown location
on Marsh Street are not adequately addressing the underlying health and rehabilitation
needs of many individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and addiction;


AND WHEREAS the Town Council believes that a coordinated, health-focused
approach is required to provide individuals with an opportunity to stabilize, receive
treatment, pursue rehabilitation, and transition toward sustainable housing and healthier
lifestyles;


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of New Glasgow request
that the current homeless shelter at its existing location on Marsh Street cease
operations immediately and that the Province of Nova Scotia support a transition plan to
be developed to support affected individuals and ensure continuity of essential services;


AND FURTHER THAT the Town of New Glasgow advocate to the Province of Nova
Scotia, community organizations, and other relevant partners for the development of a
health-focused, person-centred residential rehabilitation centre designed to support
unhoused individuals experiencing addiction and related challenges;


AND FURTHER THAT consideration be given to a model that integrates residential
rehabilitation, addiction treatment, mental health supports, counselling, case
management, life-skills development, and pathways to transitional and supportive
housing;


AND FURTHER THAT the proposed approach be developed collaboratively with people
with lived experience, provincial departments, health and social service providers,
Pictou Landing First Nation, community organizations, law enforcement and municipal
partners, with the objective of creating a sustainable and compassionate continuum of
care through a health-focused residential rehabilitation model in Northern Nova Scotia.

Traffic Advisory: Archimedes Street Closure

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Category: Alerts
Published: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 15:28

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise motorists that Archimedes Street, between George Street and Dalhousie Street, will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17 until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Motorists are asked to plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Open Call for Part-Time Employee- Police Constable.pdf

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Category: Career Opportunities
Published: Thursday, 30 July 2026 14:50

Location: New Glasgow Nova Scotia.

New Glasgow Police

Type of Employment: Part-Time Employee/Position Police Constable.

New Glasgow Police is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Police Constable.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to , along with copies of your valid driver’s license and certificate from a recognized police training program.

Minimum requirements to be a police officer in New Glasgow

You must meet the definition of a police officer as defined by the Nova Scotia Police Act and the Nova Scotia Department of Justice guidelines.  Minimum requirements include the following:

  • An applicant who successfully completed approved police cadet training program from a recognized training institution within the last 24 months, or experienced police officer currently serving or has served within the past two years with a police service in Canada
  • A Canadian military police officer (regular service) with qualifications Level 5
  • 19 years of age by application deadline
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Grade 12 education
  • No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted and no adult criminal charges pending
  • Must possess and maintain valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license or equivalent from another Canadian province
  • MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS - Candidates must be medically fit
  • Driver's Abstract - Indicating an acceptable driving record
  • CPR & First Aid - Current Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) Level C.
  • Reference Letters - Three letters of reference of which one must be a work reference.

Employment Equity:

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons.

New Glasgow Regional Police is committed to the principles of employment equity. values respect, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

The selection process may include, but is not limited to, written testing and an interview process. While we thank all applicants for their interest and submissions, only those selected to proceed to the testing phase will be contacted. Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter to:

NEW GLASGOW POLICE / Full-Time Police Constable Position Attention Chief Ryan Leil - Reference #2026-0001-PT/PTC.

 

All Applications must be sent to - NO LATER THAN 4pm (ADT) ON, August 27, 2026.