Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

09/30/2026

Town of Yarmouth, NS: Lane closures on Main Street October 1st

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/8e4e5b33-c19c-41db-abb3-5bb5bf3f6dca

Please be advised that roadway line painting is scheduled to occur on Thursday, October 1st, on Main Street in the Milton area. This work will impact traffic between Prospect Street and Chestnut Street.

Please note the following:

- Work is planned to run from 6:30 am to 1 pm on Thursday, October 1st. All work is weather-permitting.
- The northbound lane (heading out of town) will be closed between Chestnut Street and Prospect Street.
- Northbound traffic will be detoured through Chestnut, Brunswick, and Prospect during this time.
- The southbound lane (heading into town) will remain open.
- Traffic control will be in place. Please expect delays traveling through the area.

Please follow all traffic signs and laws.
Slow down in the affected area and take extra precautions.

09/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out this morning to our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation flag-raising. And a very special thank you to Wasoqopa’q First Nation Chief, Deborah Robinson, for taking time out of her very busy schedule on this day to come and share her beautiful words.

09/29/2026

📣 Have Your Say: Take the OHV Road Trails Survey

The Town of Yarmouth is seeking residents’ input on the impacts and potential benefits of allowing off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to travel on designated Town roads. OHVs include a variety of motorized vehicles, such as ATVs, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides.

Water Street was designated as a road trail in 2023, connecting two established rail trails. Since then, the Town has been asked to consider opening more streets to OHV use to provide access to local businesses and services. Your feedback will help Town Council understand community experiences, concerns, and perspectives as it considers the future of road trails in Yarmouth.

TAKE THE SURVEY:
Please share your feedback by completing the online survey at: https://getinvolvedyarmouth.ca/ohv-survey
For your convenience, you may also scan the QR code in the photo.

Thank you for sharing your views!

09/29/2026

Public Notice: Town Hall Closed Wednesday, September 30th

Please be advised that Yarmouth Town Hall and administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, September 30th, in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Also, please note:

➡ Town of Yarmouth Transit WILL be in service.
➡ Please be reminded that there will be no waste collection. As per the collection schedule, pick-up for this day was moved to September 28th.

Please join us in front of Town Hall, 400 Main Street, at 9 a.m. for a flag raising event.

09/28/2026

Great job Brandon!

In Halifax at the Nova Scotia Volunteer Awards!! Congratulations to the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia’s Volunteer of the Year Trask!! Whoot Whoot!!

09/28/2026

WASTE COLLECTION REMINDER: as per the waste collection schedule, waste collection scheduled for Wednesday September 30th in the Town of Yarmouth, will be collected Monday, September 28th, due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holiday.

The Waste Check office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30th, for this important day.

🚛PLEASE NOTE: This will only affect the waste collection in the Town of Yarmouth. All other collections in Digby and Yarmouth Counties will proceed as regularly scheduled.

⚠Town of Yarmouth residents who have their waste picked up on Wednesday will have it picked up on MONDAY, September 28th instead.

09/27/2026

Traffic Notice: Lane Closure and Detours on Main Street Monday, September 28th

Please be advised that more work is planned on Main Street in the Milton area on Monday, September 28th. The work will impact traffic between Chestnut Street and Prospect Street.

Please note the following:

➡ Work will run from 6:30 am to 7 pm. All work is weather-permitting.

➡ Both northbound and southbound lanes will be closed at different times, but one lane will always remain open between Chestnut and Prospect. Traffic will be detoured through Chestnut Street, Brunswick Street, and Prospect Street during each lane closure.

➡ Summer Street and Walker Street will be closed. Local Traffic only.

➡ Traffic control will be in place. Please expect delays traveling through the area.

Please follow all traffic signs and laws. Slow down in the affected area and take extra precautions.

09/24/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Flag Raising Event

On September 30, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also observed as Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to honour residential school Survivors, their families, and communities, and to remember the children who never returned home. Wearing an orange shirt is a symbol of remembrance for the experiences of Survivors and the ongoing impact of the residential school system.

We invite you to join us for a flag-raising ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30th, at Yarmouth Town Hall, 400 Main Street. All are welcome as we reflect on our shared history and commit to moving forward together.

Learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the following links:
Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/

09/24/2026

Town of Yarmouth, NS: Transit is Back in Service

https://alertable.ca/ #/incidents/cd68939c-83a0-4102-9ac3-42760431d04a

Please be advised that Town of Yarmouth Transit is back in service.

09/24/2026

Employment Opportunity: Chief Administrative Officer

We are seeking an experienced, highly collaborative leader to assume this pivotal role as the Town's long-serving Chief Administrative Officer prepares to retire.

Reporting to Town Council, the CAO is the senior appointed official of the Town, responsible for providing organizational leadership to staff and for the administration and coordination of service delivery to residents and businesses. In this role, you will be the principal policy advisor to Council, ensuring that Council has all the relevant information it needs to make sound, informed decisions, while respecting the clear line between Council's policy-making authority and the CAO's administrative responsibility. You will exercise sound financial stewardship over the Town's assets and prepare operating and capital plans that reflect Council's strategic direction.

For more details, including how to apply, please visit: https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/employment-opportunity-chief-administrative-officer.html