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

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Category: Alerts
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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Category: Alerts
Published: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 15:57

Please be advised that Little Harbour Road, from Norma Street to Dover Avenue, will be closed from June 15 to September 1, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily due to water line construction.

A detour will be in place via Shelburne Street.

Thank you for your patience and please use caution in the area.

 
 

Road Closure: MacLean St

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Category: Alerts
Published: Tuesday, 09 June 2026 15:45

Please be advised that MacLean Street, from Provost Street to Archimedes Street, will be closed to traffic on June 20 and June 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Motorists are asked to use alternate routes and plan ahead. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

NOTICE TO MOTORISTS Company Stand Clyde St

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Category: Alerts
Published: Tuesday, 09 June 2026 10:59

Please be advised that Company Street and Clyde Street will be closed from June 10 at 9:00 a.m. to June 12 at 7:00 p.m. due to scheduled work in the area.

Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use alternate routes during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.