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Town of New Glasgow Announces July Programming for Make Your Move New Glasgow

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Published: Friday, 26 June 2026 12:50

June 26, 2026, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - The Town of New Glasgow is inviting residents and visitors to get outside, stay active, and enjoy July programming through Make Your Move New Glasgow.

Make Your Move New Glasgow encourages residents to add more simple movement into daily life, such as walking, biking, gardening, active play, or standing to break up sitting time.

“Make Your Move New Glasgow is about helping people of all ages find simple and enjoyable ways to stay active and connected,” said Mayor Nancy Dicks. “July is full of fun opportunities to get outside, try something new, and enjoy summer in New Glasgow.”

Highlights for July include:

Art in the Park

Every Friday in July from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Riverside Gazebo, participants can stop by to create a new craft each week, including rainbow clouds, hand trees, paper butterflies, pom-pom popsicles, and rubber band guitars.

Coffee Outside

Residents are encouraged to start their Tuesday mornings with a walk or bike ride to enjoy coffee or tea outdoors. Coffee Outside will take place on Tuesdays in July from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Participants are asked to bring their own mug.

Pop Up Play

Pop Up Play will take place on Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Annex Field. The Town’s summer team will be on site with lawn games, sports equipment, and more.

Pop Up SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)

Residents can stop by Glasgow Square Theatre on Wednesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to try stand up paddleboarding on the river. The summer team will also be available to help connect interested participants with the Go Play Pictou County Equipment Loan Program.

Little Birders

Little Birders will take place on Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Rotary Park for children ages 5 to 8, accompanied by an adult or family. Participants will take part in birding activities, learn about local birds, and enjoy a bird watching walk. Registration is required by contacting or 902-755-8363.

Intro to Ballet

Free beginner-focused ballet classes with instructor Grace White will take place on July 8 and July 22, with additional August dates scheduled. Classes are open to youth ages 8 to 11 and will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Glasgow Square Theatre. Ballet shoes are not required. Registration is required by contacting or 902-755-8363.

Tennis Lessons

Tennis lessons with Certified Tennis Instructor Neal will also begin on July 3 and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays until August 20 at the West Side Tennis Courts. Lessons are available to West Side Tennis Court members, and memberships can be purchased at New Glasgow Town Hall, 111 Provost Street.

Residents are encouraged to follow Make Your Move New Glasgow on Facebook and Instagram at @makeyourmove_ng for updates, program highlights, and ways to get involved. Click here to view the full list of July events and programming details on the Town of New Glasgow website.

Town of New Glasgow Invites Community to Annual Pre-Canada Day Celebration

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Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 14:41

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

Town of New Glasgow Invites Community to Annual Pre-Canada Day Celebration

June 23, 2026, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - The Town of New Glasgow is inviting residents and visitors to come together for its annual Pre-Canada Day Celebration on Tuesday, June 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex.

This free family-friendly event will include a BBQ, Mayor’s Sweet Treat Social, bouncy castles, balloon animals, face painting, activities, games, the Town Crier, and live entertainment, with Andre Pettipas performing at 5:30 p.m. and Reckless taking the stage at 6:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

“The Pre-Canada Day Celebration is a wonderful annual tradition that brings people of all ages together to enjoy an evening of fun, music, and community spirit,” said Mayor Nancy Dicks. “It is always a special evening for our community, and we look forward to celebrating with everyone.”

Community members are encouraged to bring the family, pack a lawn chair, and enjoy an evening of celebration in New Glasgow.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex
Admission: Free

Surplus Equipment Sale

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Category: Invitation to Tender

Published: Thursday, 18 June 2026 12:13

Town of New Glasgow Surplus Equipment Sale June 2026

If more information is required, contact Sherman Knight at 902-755-8306 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Tuesday - Friday or email .

To view all items please click here. 

Vehicles and Equipment may be viewed at 235 Park Street New Glasgow.  Digital photos of the items can be made available.

Option 1: Anyone wishing to submit a quotation on the Vehicles or Equipment must be in a sealed envelope labelled Surplus Equipment Quotation, and the Surplus Item Number as listed in the descriptions this must be clearly visible on the envelope. Quotation must also include bidder’s name, mailing address, and contact phone number, and the amount of the bid. The envelope must be delivered to 235 Park Street, New Glasgow.

Option 2: Anyone wishing to submit a quotation for these Vehicles or Equipment can quote by using a secure email, confidentially to . The subject line of each email must contain Surplus Equipment Quotation, and the Surplus Item Number as listed in the descriptions. The email must contain the bidder’s name, mailing address, brief description of the item, contact phone number and the amount of the bid.

Any bidder using option 1, Please forward bid information to the attention of Earl J. MacKenzie, P.Eng., Director of Engineering, Town of New Glasgow, 235 Park Street, P.O. Box 7, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E1.

Please send all submissions on or before 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. Bidders will be notified whether successful or not within approximately 24 hours of tender closing. The Successful bidder must pay the full bid amount, plus HST by July 9th, 2026, at 3pm. If the successful bidder does not complete the transaction by the date and time listed, the bidder’s amount will be withdrawn, and the next highest bidder will be contacted.

Should you require any additional technical information, please direct all inquiries to Sherman Knight at 902-755-8306 or email , Tuesday through Friday, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. 

The Town of New Glasgow reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to accept any quotations deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.  The Town of New Glasgow also reserves the right to waive any formality, informality, or technicality in any proposal.

Earl J. MacKenzie, P.Eng.

Town Engineer

Road Closure: Little Harbour Rd.

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Published: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 15:57

Road Closure: MacLean St

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Published: Tuesday, 09 June 2026 15:45