Town of Bridgewater

06/12/2026

📣Park Closure Notice – Hemlock Conservation Project

Riverview Park will be closed temporarily from 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 to allow treatment of the Hemlock trees with a Health Canada approved pesticide. This is part of our efforts to combat the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Signage will be posted at the park entrances accordingly.

This work is being completed by Medway Community Forest Cooperative on behalf of the Town of Bridgewater.

About the Treatment:

The pesticide being used is approved for use by Health Canada and is safe to use. However, out of an abundance of caution, we are asking the public to abide by this closure notice and to stay out of the park during the entirety of the closure period.

Treatment will also be taking place on June 17 at Kinsmen Field, Generations Active and Ballfield, and the Centennial Trail; however, these locations will not require closures.

The Town of Bridgewater apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this closure and we thank you for doing your part in helping us save our community's Hemlock trees.

For more information on HWA and the Hemlock Conservation Project, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/HWA.

06/12/2026

For community members who are looking to help support those impacted by Wednesday’s fire, the Salvation Army will be accepting donations over the next few days. Please see their post for details.

The Salvation Army is deeply grateful for the incredible support shown by the community for those affected by the recent apartment fire in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

If you would like to help, donations of new or gently used items are welcome, including:

• Clothing
• Toiletries
• Bedding
• Household essentials
• Gift cards

📍Drop-off Location:

The Salvation Army
116 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater

🕒 Donation Drop-Off & Resident Pick-Up Hours:

• Saturday, June 13: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 14: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

A Salvation Army Community Response Unit will also be on-site, offering coffee, tea, and a welcoming space for residents, donors, volunteers, and community partners.

We will continue to work with community partners to assess needs and ensure donations are directed to those most impacted by the fire. Together, we can support individuals and families as they begin the recovery process.

Thank you for your kindness.

Town of Bridgewater

06/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out this morning to join the South Shore Filipino Community Association for their flag raising in celebration of Philippine Independence Day at Shipyards Landing!

06/12/2026

Happy Filipino Heritage Day (AND MONTH)

June 12, we are proud to celebrate the rich history, culture, and enduring spirit of Filipino Canadians. While Canada’s national history recognizes Benson Flores as the first recorded Filipino immigrant to arrive in the 1860s, in British Columbia.

Today, the Philippine community is one of Nova Scotia's fastest growing . Right here on the South Shore, that vibrant heritage is woven into our daily lives, from the cultural diversity enriching Lunenburg County to local favorites like Mama Joy's on Aberdeen Road, bringing authentic Filipino flavors straight to the South Shore!

Every story shapes our community’s history. We honour the generations of Filipino Canadians whose hard work, resilience, and traditions continue to build a brighter, more inclusive South Shore Nova Scotia.

Mabuhay

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞!

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲! 🇵🇭

06/10/2026

Update: [7:15 p.m.] - Red Cross has completed their work here at Town Hall. Town Hall is now closed for the evening.

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For our residents needing support due to the King Street fire, Red Cross is set up onsite at Town Hall until 7 p.m.

Please note that support will still be available After 7 p.m., by calling the Canadian Red Cross at: 1-800-222-9597.

Donations are currently not being collected by Town of Bridgewater or Red Cross. Please do not drop off items at this time.