Shelburne County

• ‘Woefully inadequate’: N.S. announces $2,500 grant for fishers impacted by wildfires

  The province has announced that it will provide financial assistance to licensed fisheries in Nova Scotia affected by wildfires, but fishers say it isn't enough.

  Money

  Aug 10, 2023
  
• Huge wildfire in southwestern Nova Scotia ‘being held’ after burning for 11 days

  Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton said about 60 homes and cottages and another 150 structures had been destroyed in Shelburne County.

  Fire

  Jun 7, 2023
  
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• N.S. wildfires: Donations, relief efforts show ‘in the hardest times is when we shine’

  A Wildfire Recovery Concert will be held at the Scotiabank Centre on Friday, featuring high-profile local talent. Proceeds will go to the United Way Wildfire Recovery Appeal.

  Fire

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Canadian soldiers, American firefighters now battling blazes in Nova Scotia

  Members of the Canadian military, along with several American firefighters, arrived in Nova Scotia on Saturday to assist in the continued fight to contain several wildfires.

  Fire

  Jun 4, 2023
• United States, Costa Rica sending help to battle multiple wildfires in Nova Scotia

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said he's expecting support internationally from both the United States and Costa Rica to combat ongoing wildfires in the province.

  Fire

  Jun 1, 2023
• ‘Rolling like a freight train:’ How province’s other major wildfire keeps getting bigger

  On Wednesday, it was reported that the fire spreading throughout the Shelburne County area had reached over 17,000 hectares, making it the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia history.

  Fire

  May 31, 2023
• Wildfire in Shelburne County partially contained, officials say

  A wildfire in Little Harbour, N.S., is 25 per cent contained but remains out of control, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables.

  Fire

  May 14, 2023
• Kayaker, 28, dies after going missing in Shelburne County

  Police say the man went out in a kayak at 5:30 p.m. and was reported missing when he didn't return as expected.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Woman dead after collision between school bus, vehicle in Shelburne County

  Highway 3 was closed in the area for several hours and is expected to reopen in the afternoon, according to police.

  Traffic

  Dec 5, 2019
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• Suspects use stolen vehicle to steal garbage bin from Shelburne County business: N.S. RCMP  

  Anyone with information on the break and enter or the suspects is asked to contact Shelburne RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

  Crime

  Jul 23, 2019