Annapolis Valley

• N.S. library users hold ‘read-in’ to protest closures, MLA says anger misdirected

  Armed with books and camping chairs, a group of protesters gathered for a 'read-in' outside MLA John Lohr's office in Kentville in reaction to upcoming library closures.

  Canada

  Jun 2
  
• Out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia threatens homes in Annapolis Valley

  Nova Scotia officials say a wildfire that broke out Sunday night has reverted back to out-of-control, and an evacuation of nearby campgrounds and homes is underway.

  Fire

  Sep 30, 2025
  
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• Annapolis Valley wildfire still ‘out of control,’ some N.S. evacuees allowed home Tuesday

  The wildfire in Annapolis Valley remains 'out of control,' according to Nova Scotia. On Monday morning, the province estimated the size of the wildfire to be 8,468 hectares.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2025
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• N.S. wildfires: Family set to welcome new baby has renovated home destroyed

  Two weeks ago, a couple who are expecting their first child in September were forced to evacuate from their home in Annapolis County, N.S.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2025
• ‘A crushing feeling’: Homes damaged as wildfire rages on in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

  Some who call Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley home are keeping a close eye on an out-of-control wildfire to see if an evacuation order will be expanded in the area.

  Fire

  Aug 25, 2025
• Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Nova Scotia

  Officials say firefighters in Nova Scotia remain focused on tackling the northern side of the Long Lake wildfire in the Annapolis Valley, which is closest to homes. 

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2025
• Vulnerable woman reported missing from Annapolis Valley found dead: Nova Scotia RCMP

  Police say Kerstin Marie Wetter was last seen at a residence on Highway 10 in the community of Nictaux, N.S., on Saturday afternoon.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2025
• Police investigating after 2nd homeless Nova Scotia man dies in as many weeks

  The Kentville Police Service issued a statement Thursday saying the body of a 52-year-old man was found Wednesday morning in a park known as Miner’s Marsh.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2024
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• Heavy rain brings flooding to area of N.S. that suffered flood fatalities a year ago

  Emergency alerts were issued overnight Thursday in Digby, Annapolis, Kings and Hants counties, as Environment Canada reported that over 100 mm of rain fell in a few hours.

  Weather

  Jul 12, 2024
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• 2 killed after boat sinks in Annapolis River in Nova Scotia

  RCMP in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are investigating a fatal boating accident that claimed the lives of two men. 

  Canada

  May 7, 2024