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Provincial Extended Producer Responsibility regulations bring enhancements to recycling in Nova Scotia
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- Published: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 15:06
On Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, provincial regulations for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will come into effect across Nova Scotia. These regulations shift the operational and financial responsibility for recycling packaging and paper products to the companies that produce, import or sell them.
Municipalities of Pictou County and Pictou County Solid Waste have opted into the program and will continue to provide curbside recycling collection for residential properties. Residents will have the same contracted service provider, collection day and customer supports available through Pictou County Solid Waste.
Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization, is responsible for managing the collection and processing of materials under the new system. The administrator, Divert NS, oversees the program to ensure compliance with provincial regulations. Learn more about Divert NS and Circular Materials here.
These provincial regulations determine which materials are accepted for recycling. Starting on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, residents will be able to recycle a consistent list of materials no matter where you live in Nova Scotia. Some items will be added to the curbside recycling program, while others will be removed.
New items accepted in blue bag curbside recycling include:
- Multi-layer paper containers, such as:
- paper cups (including disposable paper hot and cold beverage cups)
- paper bowls
- ice cream cartons
- cookie dough spiral cans
- frozen juice spiral cans
- potato chip spiral cans
- Plastic tubes, including:
- toothpaste
- deodorant
- hand cream containers
- Small item plastic packaging, such as:
- bottles/pumps
- candy/gum containers
- pails
- garden pots
- seedling trays
The following items will no longer be accepted in the curbside recycling program:
- books (which can be donated to community library boxes/thrift shops, or shared with others to be reused)
The following items will be accepted at participating depot drop-off locations:
- foam packaging (such as meat trays, takeout containers);
- flexible plastics (such as coffee or deli pouches, chip bags, bubble wrap, vacuum packaging, candy and snack wrappers and cereal liner bags); and
- non-hazardous aerosol cans (food spray, hairspray, air fresheners, shaving cream).
The depot drop-off is not mandatory. Residents are encouraged to bring their non-hazardous aerosol cans, flexible plastics and foam packaging to participating drop off locations for recycling. Pictou County Solid Waste is committed to reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill. We encourage residents to use the depot system as it continues to evolve. Updates will be shared with residents as they become available from Circular Materials.
Recycling routines for residents and businesses
Residents should continue sorting recyclables into blue bags and placing them at the curb on their regular collection day. For questions or service concerns, residents can contact Pictou County Solid Waste. Please be patient as we continue to update our app and sorting guide during the transition. Businesses may continue to deliver recyclables to the Pictou County Solid Waste Management Facility located at 220 Landfill Road, Mount William, subject to the appropriate tipping fee.
Learn more: https://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident-provinces/nova-scotia/ or visit: https://www.pcwastemgmt.com/recycling/
Sod Turning for New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home
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- Published: Monday, 17 November 2025 14:25
News Release
For Immediate Release
Sod Turning for New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home
New Glasgow, NS, November 17, 2025. The sod was turned today for the construction of the New Glasgow
Long-Term Care Home, marking a significant milestone for seniors’ care in the community. The new 144-resident room home will be located at 640 Little Harbour Road and will replace the aging Glen Haven Manor with a modern, resident-centered home designed to meet the evolving needs of Nova Scotia’s seniors.
Premier Tim Houston, Mayor Nancy Dicks, Glen Haven Manor Board Chair Jocelyn Dorrington, and Marcus Stephenson, CEO of High-Crest Enterprises, joined MLA Danny MacGillivray, Glen Haven staff and residents, town employees, and community members to celebrate this important occasion.
A joint venture between the Province of Nova Scotia and the Town of New Glasgow, the project represents years of planning, collaboration, and shared commitment to ensuring seniors can access high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Construction of the New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home is expected to begin early winter 2025, with completion anticipated in late 2028.
Designed to foster comfort, dignity, and connection, the new home will feature smaller, self-contained households, each with its own dining, living, and activity spaces, along with private rooms and washrooms for every resident. Additional amenities will include community gathering areas, a hair salon, a wellness and rehabilitation space, and secure outdoor courtyards that encourage recreation and engagement.
The new Long-Term care home will be owned by the Town of New Glasgow, following a transition in ownership from the current structure of four municipal owners in the municipal home corporation of Glen Haven Manor Corporation. The Towns of Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville made the decision to conclude their stewardship of the provincial funding for seniors’ care and their ownership role in 2022 when the replacement of Glen Haven was announced by the Province of Nova Scotia. The transition will be completed in collaboration with the current municipal owners and reflective of a shared commitment to ensuring continuity of high-quality care and a smooth path forward for residents and staff of Glen Haven Manor.
The project is being managed by High-Crest Enterprises, an experienced and trusted long-term care provider that will oversee construction and manage operations once the new home opens.
Once complete, the New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home will stand as a cornerstone of compassionate, community-based care for seniors in our region.
Quote from Nova Scotia Premier, Tim Houston
“Today's groundbreaking marks the start of construction and an exciting milestone for Pictou County. I know that residents and families are looking forward to a brand-new Glen Haven Manor. This new facility will be a comfortable place for people to call home, with private rooms and modern spaces. It will be a welcome addition to the community and is one of three new and replacement homes planned for the county.
Quote from Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care, Minister Barbara Adams
“Homes like the new Glen Haven Manor are designed to be a comfortable, caring spaces where seniors can live with dignity and privacy. This new facility will be a place for families and residents to enjoy time and will be a modern workplace for the Glen Haven team. It is one of more than 50 new and replacement homes being built in our province that will meet the care needs of our seniors for generations to come.”
Quote from New Glasgow Mayor, Nancy Dicks
“Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction, but it also represents a renewed commitment to compassionate care. It reflects our shared belief in the importance of quality long-term care within our community, care that supports families, upholds dignity, and ensures residents enjoy the quality of life they deserve.”
Quote from Glen Haven Manor Corporation Chairperson, Jocelyn Dorrington:
“As we embark on the replacement of Glen Haven Manor and the development of the New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home, I also wish to recognize the Towns of Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville for their many years of partnership and stewardship of provincial funding for the Glen Haven Manor. Their dedication and collaboration have been instrumental in shaping the quality of long-term care in our region for decades. While they have chosen not to be owners in this new development, their legacy and contributions will always be an important part of Glen Haven Manor’s history and of the compassionate care that continues to define our community.”
Quote from High Crest CEO, Marcus Stephenson
"Today’s ground-breaking marks an important milestone for seniors, families, and the entire Pictou County community. High-Crest is proud to partner with Glen Haven Manor Corporation and the Town of New Glasgow to help bring this long-awaited replacement facility to life. This project represents a shared commitment to dignity, comfort, and high-quality long-term care for current and future generations. We are honoured to contribute our expertise and stewardship to support a modern home that truly reflects the needs of residents and the community.”
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Media Contact:
Emma Proudfoot
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Town of New Glasgow
(902)759-9782
Public Hearing Notice
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- Published: Friday, 31 October 2025 14:43
Town of New Glasgow
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Public Notice is hereby given that New Glasgow Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive oral and written submissions on the following:
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Ad - 582 Little Harbour Road File 01-25n (003).pdf
Ad - 753 Merigomish Road File 02-25n (003).pdf
The Public Hearing will be held Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 111 Provost Street, New Glasgow.
Documents and further information regarding the proposed development may be obtained from the Public Works and Engineering Office prior to the Public Hearing by contacting Roland Burek, MCIP, LPP, Planner/Dev. Officer by phone at 902-755-8379 or by e-mail at between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., weekdays except holidays.
Announcement Marks a New Era for Long-Term Care in New Glasgow
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- Published: Friday, 31 October 2025 12:00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Announcement Marks a New Era for Long-Term Care in New Glasgow
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia – October 31, 2025
After years of planning, collaboration, and dedication, the vision for a new long-term care home in New Glasgow is becoming a reality. The official groundbreaking ceremony for the 144-bed long-term care home will take place in the very near future and the new site will be on Little Harbour Road in New Glasgow, marking the start of construction on a modern, resident-centered home that will replace the aging Glen Haven Manor.
Designed to meet the evolving needs of Nova Scotia’s seniors, the new long-term care home will provide a warm, welcoming environment where residents can thrive, share meaningful moments, and remain connected to their community. The home’s design focuses on comfort, safety, and quality of life, featuring smaller, self-contained households; each with its own dining, living, and activity spaces. Every resident will enjoy a private room and washroom, supporting both dignity and enhanced infection prevention and control. Additional features include a spacious community gathering room, hair salon, rehabilitation and wellness space, and secure outdoor areas that promote recreation and engagement.
The project represents the collective efforts of many dedicated individuals, the Town of New Glasgow, High-Crest Enterprises, the amazing staff at Glen Haven Manor, and Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care. The Building Committee for the replacement of Glen Haven Manor and the Town of New Glasgow have demonstrated unwavering commitment to ensuring our seniors have access to high-quality care close to home. High-Crest Enterprises, an experienced long-term care provider, will oversee construction and manage ongoing operations once the home is complete. High-Crest Enterprises is the current operator of Glen Haven Manor.
Collaboration has been central to the project’s success, with architects, engineers, designers, builders, staff, and consultants working closely alongside the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care’s infrastructure team to bring this vision to life and ensure it meets modern design and care standards.
The future groundbreaking ceremony will bring together residents, families, staff, and community partners to celebrate this significant milestone. Once completed, the new home will stand as a cornerstone of compassionate care for seniors in New Glasgow and across Pictou County.
Quote from Glen Haven Manor Corporation Chairperson, Jocelyn Dorrington:
“On behalf of the Glen Haven Manor Corporation Board, I want to extend our sincere appreciation to all four current municipal owners (New Glasgow, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville) for their many years of partnership and stewardship of the provincial funding that provides quality long-term care for our residents. As we move forward with the replacement of Glen Haven Manor, we acknowledge the decision of three municipalities to conclude their ownership and stewardship role of the provincial funds, and we thank them for their commitment to ensuring a smooth and respectful transition. Their continued collaboration for this ownership transition of the municipal housing corporation to the Town of New Glasgow has been instrumental in positioning us to advance the development of a new long-term care home that will continue to serve our community’s seniors with the dignity, comfort, and care they deserve.”
Quote from Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care, Barbara Adams:
“Announcing the location of the new Glen Haven Manor home marks an important milestone in the construction of this new facility that will become a vital part of the local community. Once built it will be a modern, comfortable long-term care home where seniors will live with dignity and receive expert care. This facility is part of a province-wide investment in over 50 new and replacement facilities that will serve generations to come.”
Quote from Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, Nancy Dicks:
“This announcement represents more than just the start of construction; it marks a renewed commitment to the dignity and well-being of our aging citizens for our community. Our seniors have spent their lives building the communities in which they have lived and they deserve a home that reflects the same care, respect, and quality they have given to others. This new facility will not only enhance the quality of life for residents but will also provide peace of mind to families knowing their loved ones are receiving exceptional care in a modern, comfortable, and supportive environment right here in New Glasgow.”
Quote from MLA Pictou Centre, Danny MacGillivray:
"This new long-term care home in New Glasgow will be a great addition to Pictou County. I am looking forward to when this facility is complete, the doors opened, and the community gets to welcome its new neighbours to their new home.”
Quote from High-Crest Enterprises CEO, Marcus Stephenson
“Working alongside the Town of New Glasgow and the incredible staff at Glen Haven Manor, we’re dedicated to building and operating a long-term care home that sets a new standard for quality senior living and compassion. The new long-term care home in New Glasgow will serve as a lasting reflection of our shared commitment to supporting seniors with the respect and care they deserve.”
Contact Information:
Rebecca Lewis-MacNeil
Director of Human Resources & Corporate Communications, Town of New Glasgow
902-755-8357
“What We Heard” Report- Community Safety Forum
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- Published: Friday, 31 October 2025 11:16
The Town of New Glasgow hosted a Community Safety Forum on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, to provide residents, business owners, and service providers the opportunity to share their concerns and experiences in an open and respectful dialogue regarding homelessness, addiction, mental health, public safety and community well-being.
The forum was convened as part of an ongoing effort to better understand the impacts of homelessness, addiction, and social disorder within the community and to explore collaborative approaches that balance compassion, safety, and accountability.
The discussion was facilitated by Tim Brodie and over 250 people were in attendance for the Community Safety Forum held at Glasgow Square. Pre-registered speakers were provided a defined allocation of time to provide their community input and experiences. The registered speakers were followed by a panel discussion which included Mayor Nancy Dicks, New Glasgow Regional Police Chief Ryan Leil, Viola’s Place Executive Director Lisa Deyoung, and Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions representatives Monika Thompson and Janah Fair.
Please see the full report here: What We Heard Report - October 1, 2025.pdf