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Planning Information Session at the Market This Thursday

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Published: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 16:33

Planning to build a deck this summer? Thinking about an addition or renovation? Curious about what it means to live in a Heritage Conservation District or own a Municipal Heritage Property?

Come meet your municipal planning and heritage staff at the Market this Thursday from 9am-11am!

Members of the Planning and Heritage Departments will be at the Town of Lunenburg booth to answer questions about permits, heritage properties, planning applications, and more.

HotSpot & Parking Info Sessions - June 18 at the Library

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Published: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 10:38
PARKING QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS...AT THE LIBRARY!
 
The Town of Luneburg’s Bylaw Officers will be at the Lunenburg Library this Thursday (June 18) between 2pm-3pm and 6pm-7pm to answer questions about parking in town and the new HotSpot system!
 
Stop by with your questions or if you need help getting set up on the HotSpot app!

ROAD CLOSURE - JUNE 17 - BLUENOSE DRIVE

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Published: Monday, 15 June 2026 15:03

On Wednesday, June 17th, Bluenose Drive from Rum Row to Montague Street will be closed from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, to vehicles. The sidewalks will remain open. Road users and pedestrians should follow signage and devices when travelling near this area. The road closure is for the cleaning and maintenance of the Bluenose Drive Lift Station.

 

June 17 Road Closure

Statement from the Town of Lunenburg

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Published: Monday, 15 June 2026 14:04

The Town of Lunenburg is aware of an incident this past weekend involving Mayor Jamie Myra. The Town is investigating the allegations made on Facebook and has no further comment at this time.

We appreciate the public's understanding and respect for the process.

Town of Lunenburg Noise By-law Frequently Asked Questions

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Published: Friday, 12 June 2026 14:27
As we head into a busier part of the year with more outdoor activities (and open windows), it seems like a great time to answer some of the more frequently asked questions we have received about the Town of Lunenburg’s Noise By-law.
Here’s a sampling of questions, but should you have one that requires more explanation, please contact the By-law Enforcement Department at 902-521-6434 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
❓Why did the Town update the Noise By-law?
The updated by-law provides clearer rules and enforcement standards while balancing the needs of residents, businesses, community events, and the Town's working waterfront.
 
❓What are the Quiet Hours?
Quiet Hours are from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. During these hours, stricter noise standards apply.
 
❓Does the by-law prohibit all noise?
No. The by-law is not intended to eliminate normal everyday sounds. It focuses on excessive, disruptive, or unreasonable noise that interferes with the enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
 
❓How are noise complaints assessed?
Complaints are reviewed using a "reasonable person" standard. This means noise is assessed based on what an average person would consider excessive or disruptive in a similar setting.
 
❓Are businesses allowed to make noise?
Yes. Normal business operations are permitted, provided the noise does not become excessively loud or disruptive as defined by the by-law.
 
❓Are festivals and community events affected?
The by-law allows for approved community events, festivals, and celebrations. Event organizers may apply for noise exemptions when necessary.
 
❓How does the by-law affect restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues?
The Town works alongside provincial regulators like the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division of Service Nova Scotia (AGFT), when concerns involve licensed establishments. Complaints may be reviewed under municipal regulations as well the province may decide to have the AGFT review and determine if the noise infracts on their Liquor License, if determined that it does, AGFT may then put conditions on their Liquor License.
 
❓What about construction work?
Construction activities are generally permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., provided equipment is properly maintained and operated responsibly.
 
❓Are heat pumps and air conditioners covered by the by-law?
Yes. Mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioners, and ventilation systems must not create excessive noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbouring properties.
 
❓How do I report a noise concern?
Residents can contact the Town's By-law Enforcement Department by phone 902-521-6434 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss concerns or submit a complaint.
 
❓What happens if someone violates the by-law?
Depending on the circumstances, enforcement may include education, warnings, compliance orders, or fines.
 
 
👉For a quick snapshot of prohibited and permitted noise, see here: https://townoflunenburg.ca/bylaws-2/bylaws/1947-noise-bylaw-information-sheet/file.html
👉To request an exemption to this by-law, see here: https://townoflunenburg.ca/noise-by-law-exemption-request-information.html

Enjoy the outdoors - and be tick aware!

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Published: Thursday, 11 June 2026 11:16
🩺As part of Nova Scotia Health’s campaign to promote tick safety and the prevention of tick-borne diseases, the Western Zone Public Health section has asked that we share the following tips and information...
 
Summer and fall in Nova Scotia are wonderful seasons where people spend countless hours outdoors at the many beautiful beaches, trails, parks, and wooded areas across our province. As we take in these natural riches we should also be mindful of the presence of ticks. These small insects – sometimes as small as the period at the end of this sentence – are found across Nova Scotia and can cause tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, Babesiosis, anaplasmosis among other tick-borne illnesses.
 
Here are some steps that people can take to protect themselves, especially in grassy, wooded, or shrub covered areas:
 
• Apply insect repellents containing DEET or Icaridin to exposed skin and clothes. Follow directions on the package carefully.Infants under the age of six months should not use these
  products. Please visit Personal Insect repellents - Canada.ca forspecific instructions.
 
• Wear light colored, long-sleeved shirts and pants, closed-toed shoes, and tuck shirts into pants and pant legs into socks.
 
• Keep lawns mowed short.
 
• Put playground equipment in sunny, dry places away from wooded areas, yard edges, and trees.
 
• Check your whole body for ticks when possible (especially armpits, ears, knees, hair, groin) and take a bath or shower within two hours of coming indoors. This makes it easier to find      ticks and washes away loose ones.
 
• Clothing is available that is treated with Permethrin (a chemical repellent) and can protect against ticks and mosquitoes for those 16 years of age and older. This clothing is not 
  approved for those under 16 years of age in Canada.
 
👉What do I do if I find a tick on me/my child?
 
If you find a tick on your body, remove it as soon as possible to lessen the risks of infection. Here’s how to remove them safely:
 
• Carefully grasp the tick with tweezers as close to the skin as possible.

• Gently and slowly pull the tick straight out. Don’t jerk, twist or squeeze it.

• Clean and disinfect the site with soap and water, rubbing alcoholor hydrogen peroxide.

 • To dispose of a tick, place it in a sealed plastic bag and either drown it in rubbing alcohol or freeze it for several days. Don’t crush ticks with exposed fingers. Once dead, throw the
    bagged tick in the garbage.

• Do NOT burn, squeeze, or coax a tick’s mouthparts from your skin using other methods.
 
 
eTick.ca is a free service that can identify the type of tick usually within 24 hours. Though Lyme and other tick borne diseases in Nova Scotia are transmitted by the blacklegged (deer) tick, not all black-legged ticks carry disease and not all blacklegged ticks have black legs.
 
Blacklegged ticks that are attached to someone’s skin for at least 36-48 hours pose the highest risk of transmitting the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. One of the earliest and most common symptoms of Lyme disease is a rash that’s often shaped like a bull's-eye that occurs at the same site as the tick bite. Other symptoms of Lyme disease may include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain, headaches and occasionally irregular heartbeat, facial paralysis, weakness, confusion, and seizures. Symptoms of other tick-borne diseases can include those listed above for Lyme disease, as well as abdominal pain, vomiting, and/or jaundice. Some people with tick borne diseases do not recall a tick bite. If you’ve been exploring outdoors, especially in wooded areas, forests or areas where tall grasses and/or shrubs are present, or have found a tick on your body, and show these symptoms, see a healthcare provider. Symptoms for tick-borne diseases typically appear within a few days to up to five weeks after you have been bitten.
 
There is no vaccine for tick borne diseases in Canada, however, there are antibiotics for the tick-borne diseases that are known to be in Nova Scotia. If a tick has been attached and there are signs that it has been there for more than 36 hours (the tick is swollen, or you believe it has been attached for at least 36 hours) you may be eligible for antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease. You can visit a pharmacist, or a physician or nurse practitioner, to see if you need antibiotics.
 
👉How to keep your pets safe
 
While dogs and cats cannot directly transmit Lyme disease to people, a tick may enter your home on your pet's back and move on to bite a human. It is important to follow precautions for them too!
 
• Use veterinarian-recommended tick and flea preventatives for dogs and cats, especially during peak tick season (spring through fall). Not all products are safe for all species or ages—
  consult your vet for the most appropriate option.
 
• Check your pets for ticks daily after they’ve been outdoors - especially around the ears, neck, under the collar, and between the toes.

• Avoid letting pets roam through tall grasses or wooded areas where ticks are more likely to be found.

• Keep pet resting areas clean and inspect pet bedding regularly especially if they spend time outdoors.
 
 
For more information on tick-borne diseases, please visit: https://novascotia.ca/DHW/CDPC/lyme.asp