The evacuation order was expanded twice on Sunday as the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County continues to grow.
Emergency alerts sent out in the afternoon and evening extended evacuations to include Highway 10 around Trout, Zwicker, and East lakes, Old Liverpool Road, Che-Boag-A-Nish Road, and West Dalhousie Road in Albany Cross. Residents from parts of Morse Road and Thorne Road were also ordered to leave earlier in the day.
The fire, which started August 13th, has already forced more than 100 homes to evacuate — affecting about 215 people. By Sunday evening, it was estimated at more than 32 square kilometres, though officials say thick smoke is making it hard to get an exact size.
Jim Rudderham with the Department of Natural Resources says conditions couldn’t be worse for firefighters: strong winds, high heat, no rain, and low humidity.
The fire has already crossed multiple roads, including West Dalhousie and Thorne, and has reached as far as Paradise Lake. The wildfire command post has now been moved to Bridgetown as a precaution.
Evacuees are being directed to the Bridgetown Fire Hall to register and get supports. Nova Scotia Power says electricity may be shut off in some areas so crews can work safely, while emergency officials are setting up sprinklers around homes and properties in case the fire advances further.
Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for Annapolis County due to heavy smoke, and while rain is in the forecast Monday, Natural Resources says much more will be needed to make a difference.
Pictou County RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing man.
Twenty-nine-year-old Blair Alexander Prosper of Pictou Landing was last seen Saturday morning around five-thirty on Pictou Landing Road.
He’s described as six feet tall, about 137 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red sweater and black jogging pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pictou County RCMP or crime stoppers.
New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in the Clyde Street area of New Glasgow.
On August 23, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a report of an altercation involving four to five youths in the Clyde Street area of New Glasgow. Upon investigation, New Glasgow Regional Police located a man who had been stabbed.
The 28-year-old was transported to Aberdeen Hospital and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Police believe that the incident was isolated and continue to investigate.
The New Glasgow Regional is looking to identify person(s) responsible or who may have witnessed the event.
Anyone with information on this incident or who can identify the person(s) responsible is asked to contact the New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.
New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a man with aggravated assault after a seperate stabbing incident on East River Road.
Around two-thirty Saturday morning, police responded to reports of an altercation at a local business. Investigators say two men were involved when one attacked the other with a knife.
The suspect fled before officers arrived. A 46-year-old victim was taken to Aberdeen Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
Later that morning, police arrested 37-year-old James Michael Murchison. He’s been charged with aggravated assault and remanded in custody. Murchison is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Pictou on Monday.
The investigation is still ongoing.
New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a suspicious fire in New Glasgow.
Just before midnight Friday, police and fire crews responded to a blaze at a residence in the 600 block of Little Harbour Road. Two people inside one of the apartments managed to escape safely, while the residents of the second unit were not home at the time.
The fire was contained to the front of the residence, and no injuries were reported.
The investigation is ongoing with New Glasgow Fire and the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact New Glasgow Police at 902-752-1941, or submit a tip anonymously through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.
New Glasgow Regional Police are currently investigating a four-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday morning on East River Road in New Glasgow.
At 11:59 a.m. on August 24, police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision involving four vehicles in the southbound lane of East River Road.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a Honda Civic was travelling southbound on East River Road and was attempting to make a left turn into a shopping plaza. A Suzuki Vitara SUV and a Ford F-150 were also stopped behind the Honda Civic. A fourth vehicle, a Chevrolet Colorado truck travelling in the same direction and lane collided with stopped Ford 150 causing a chain reaction.
Two occupants of Chevrolet Colorado truck were transported to Aberdeen Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
New Glasgow Fire Department and Emergency Health Services attended the scene.
New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate.
One person has died after an accidental drowning at Melmerby Beach late Friday afternoon.
RCMP say emergency crews were called to the provincial park near New Glasgow around 4:30. Paramedics, fire services, and lifeguards responded.
Police say lifeguards also had to assist a couple of other swimmers out of the water at about the same time.
