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TOL and Parks Canada Discuss World Heritage Site Management

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Published: Thursday, 20 February 2025 16:46

On Tuesday, February 18, Town of Lunenburg Council and staff welcomed representatives from Parks Canada’s Indigenous Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Directorate for a tour of Old Town Lunenburg and an evening orientation session for Council.

This was a great opportunity to meet in person and talk about our shared responsibilities in caring for our UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Town serves as the World Heritage Site Manager, responsible for day-to-day oversight, conservation efforts, and ensuring the site meets heritage standards. Parks Canada, as the State Party Representative, provides guidance and support on behalf of Canada to help World Heritage Sites meet their international commitments.

During our discussions, we covered key topics like site reporting, heritage impact assessments, management planning, and how the overall World Heritage framework works. Both the Town and Parks Canada are committed to working together to protect and preserve Old Town Lunenburg for future generations.

We look forward to continuing this collaboration to ensure Lunenburg remains a vibrant and well-preserved World Heritage Site.

Town of Lunenburg Welcomes Interim CAO

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Published: Thursday, 20 February 2025 14:09

February 20, 2025

Town of Lunenburg Council has hired Marvin MacDonald, P.Eng., as its Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

“Council feels that Marvin’s vast experience in provincial and municipal public sectors will be very beneficial to our community at this critical time as we recruit a new permanent Chief Administrative Officer.  His experience in Municipal and Provincial Government will ensure that the organization is supported through this transition phase,” Jamie Myra, Mayor for the Town of Lunenburg.

Marvin’s extensive career includes CAO for the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary’s for seven years as well as an Interim CAO posting with the Town of Antigonish for four months last year.  Prior to his Municipal career, he worked 33 years for the Province of Nova Scotia, spending the last 18 years of that career in senior positions with Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations.    

Icy Conditions - USE CAUTION

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Published: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:47

Please note that sidewalks, ramps and sections of roads (including crosswalks) remain icy. Pedestrians are urged to use caution – wear proper footwear, take slow, short steps and keep your hands free.

Public Works continue to work hard to improve these conditions under challenging circumstances.

TOL Raises Pan-African Flag for African Heritage Month

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Published: Friday, 14 February 2025 16:23
In recognition of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, the Town of Lunenburg is proud to raise the Pan-African flag at the UNESCO Flagpoles (corner of Prince & Townsend).
This year’s theme, “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance,” honours the living legacy of Black Nova Scotians while highlighting the strength and resilience of their historic communities.
Nova Scotia is home to 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities, each with a profound history spanning over two centuries. African Heritage Month is a time to celebrate their culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions, both past and present.
We encourage residents and visitors to take a moment to reflect, engage, and learn—raising the Pan-African flag is just one way to recognize and celebrate this important month. To explore more, visit https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month.

ICY CONDITIONS FOR ROADS AND SIDEWALKS – USE CAUTION

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Published: Friday, 14 February 2025 10:00

With the weather conditions yesterday and overnight and the current temperature, conditions on roads and sidewalks are particularly icy today.

 

Public Works continue to salt roads and sidewalks, but please be very cautious if travelling around Town in vehicles or on foot until the conditions have a chance to improve.

Snow Removal of Parking Areas

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Published: Wednesday, 12 February 2025 09:38

Public Works is requesting that Resident who utilized any of the designated off-street parking areas during Sunday’s storm event (Lunenburg Academy, Sylvia Park or Green St Tennis Courts) remove their vehicles from these locations today so that snow clearing can be performed safely in these areas.

Vehicles should be removed from these off-street parking areas within 72 hours of the storm event being complete.

Thank you to everyone for your continued cooperation.