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2024 Summer Programs and Events Guide
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- Published: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 12:51
The Town of New Glasgow's Summer 2024 Programs and Events Guide is now available!
Check out all of the great people, places, organizations, events and activities taking place this summer!
Pick up a paper copy at New Glasgow Town Hall or Glasgow Square Theatre or find a digital copy here: https://bit.ly/TNG2024summerguide
đź‘‹ See you in New Glasgow!
Wildfire Prevention
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- Published: Monday, 27 May 2024 09:42
Nova Scotia is in the heart of wildfire season. The weather is getting warmer and dryer, putting us at greater risk this time of year.
In Nova Scotia, almost all wildfires are caused by people, so prevention is our first line of defence. Wildfire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s not have another season like last year’s.
Learn about preventing wildfire at: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
BurnSafe Map
Burn restrictions are in place during wildfire season to help protect you and your community. Here’s what you need to know and do:
There is no open fire burning allowed between 8 am and 2 pm because that’s often when the risk of wildfires is greatest. That’s why the BurnSafe map is red during those hours.
Check the map at 2 p.m. daily to see if burning is allowed in your county:
- Red – no burning
- Yellow – you can burn after 7 p.m.
- Green – you can burn after 2 p.m.
- Fires must be out by 8 am the following day
You also need to check municipal bylaws – if they are stricter, they take precedence over provincial burn restrictions.
Effective May 16, 2024, the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions is $25,000
Where burn restrictions apply
During wildfire season, burn restrictions apply to domestic open fire burning. This includes: campfires, burn pits, brush burning, backyard fires and bonfires, backyard chiminea and similar appliances.
Effective May 16, 2024, burn restrictions also apply in provincial, municipal or privately-operated campgrounds. National parks are under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada.
Please – follow the daily burn restrictions at https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ and don’t start the next wildfire.
ICIP Pictou Bundle Announcement
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- Published: Monday, 04 March 2024 14:40
Three communities in Pictou County will have their capacity to manage wastewater improved and three communities will get improved drinking water after a combined investment of more than $17.7 million from the federal and provincial governments along with the Municipality of the County of Pictou and the towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, and Trenton.
The Town of New Glasgow recently completed replacement of approximately 960 metres of aging cast iron pipeline between Maple Avenue and Dalcrombie Drive on Abercrombie Road to the quality of water supplied to residents, as well as improved fire protection.
The second project currently in progress is the Southend Storm Sewer Separation. Separating the stormwater and sanitary sewer pipes will help the Town increase its capacity to treat and manage wastewater and stormwater.
Free Lead Monitoring Program
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- Published: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 11:43
The Town of New Glasgow is offering a free Lead Monitoring Program for qualified properties.
Please see the details of the program below:
TNG Lead Monitoring Program 2023
Town of New Glasgow joins forces with Operation Lifesaver to raise awareness about crossing safety.
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- Published: Thursday, 21 September 2023 15:38
TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW JOINS FORCES WITH OPERATION LIFESAVER TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CROSSING SAFETY
September 21, 2023
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia – Every year, dozens of Canadians are killed or seriously injured in collisions at railway crossings. In fact, there were 159 such incidents in Canada in 2022, which killed 14 people and seriously injured another 27. Sadly, virtually all these tragedies were preventable.
Today, Operation Lifesaver (OL) Canada, in partnership with HUB Surface Systems and the Town of New Glasgow, unveiled 2 new rail safety decals at the High Street, New Glasgow Crossing as part of OL’s Look. Listen. Live. Community Safety Partnership Program.
Through the program, OL works with municipalities to identify locations where rail-safety decals can be installed to remind people to be situationally aware around crossings. Each bright yellow decal features a black silhouette of a train, as well as the words “Look. Listen. Live.”—OL’s important rail-safety message. The goal of the decals is simple: to prevent tragic crossing incidents by making pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers more aware of the need to be vigilant around railway crossings.
“We appreciate the extra diligence taken by Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway with the installation of Look Listen Live decals at these important rail crossings within our Town. Our country continues to experience incidents at crossings and safety measures such as these make a difference in reducing the accidents while increasing safety awareness.” Mayor Dicks
“Incidents at railway crossings are tragically common across this country, and each one affects the victim’s family and friends, as well as railway employees, first responders and broader communities,” said Sarah Mayes, National Director of Operation Lifesaver Canada. "This program aims to make the public more aware of the hazards around rail crossings, which will hopefully save lives. We want people to slow down, look in both directions, listen for approaching trains, and obey all railway warning signs and signals.”
Vancouver, B.C., and London, Ont., became the first Canadian cities to sign onto the Community Safety Partnership Program in 2018, and as of 2022 there were 80 municipalities participating in the program. This year, another 20 municipalities will be joining the program for a total of 100.
“Rail safety is a shared responsibility, and we’re pleased that so many communities have recognized that and chosen to join forces with us through the Community Safety Partnership Program,” said Mayes. “We hope to build on the program’s momentum, and work with even more municipalities to spread the rail-safety message and save lives.”
Municipalities can obtain more information about the Community Safety Partnership Program by visiting OL’s website. OL also recently unveiled a free toolkit for communities to use in promoting rail safety to their residents; it’s available at www.operationlifesaver.ca.
For more information:
Catherine HenryOperation Lifesaver 613-564-8100
About Operation Lifesaver Canada
Operation Lifesaver Canada is a national public rail-safety program sponsored by Transport Canada, the Railway Association of Canada and its members, including CN, CPKC, VIA Rail, Metrolinx, exo, West Coast Express and Genesee & Wyoming, among others. Through its national network of Rail Safety Ambassadors, partnerships with safety councils, police, the trucking industry and community groups, and innovative tools such as its virtual-reality Look. Listen. Live. campaign, Operation Lifesaver Canada works to save lives by educating Canadians about the hazards of rail crossings and trespassing on railway property. Canadians can keep up-to-date on the latest rail safety news by visiting operationlifesaver.ca.
