Town News
Shoplifting Suspect Arrested 2nd Time in 24 Hours
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Amherst Police Department
A 29-year-old woman from New Brunswick who had been arrested on May 21st, 2026 and held for court was arrested again shortly after making an appearance in court on May 22nd, 2026.
Nellie Landry, aged 29 had been arrested and charged with theft under $5000, possession of property obtained by crime, resisting arrest and breach of probation in relation to an incident on the evening of May 21st, 2026. She was held overnight brought to court on May 22nd, 2026. She appeared on the charges and was released from custody with a court date to reappear.
Shortly after 1:00pm on May 22nd, 2026 Amherst Police responded to a complaint of a theft from a downtown business where a suspect had allegedly stolen articles of clothing. Landry was arrested by Police shortly afterwards and has been charged with theft under $5000 – Section 334(b) of the Criminal Code. She made a brief appearance in court on the new charges and was remanded into custody until Monday May 25th, 2026.
Downtown Street Closures on Saturday
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This Saturday, May 23, 2026, Amherst public works will close the "Downtown T" to complete street painting operations in the area. Barricades will be in place from 8 a.m. until approximately noon on Saturday.
Church Street will be closed to traffic between King Street and Victoria Street. Victoria Street will be closed to traffic between Lawrence Street and Havelock Street.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Shoplifting Complaint Results in Arrest and Multiple Charges
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Amherst Police Department
A 29-year-old woman from New Brunswick has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses as a result of a complaint of shoplifting at a local business. The value of the alleged stolen items exceeds $2000.00.
Police had responded to the Robert Angus Drive area business on a complaint that a person was in the store and was on conditions not to be. Staff provided a description of the suspect and advised that she had been in the possession of a shopping cart full of merchandise.
Police located the accused in the area of the Amherst Industrial Park pushing a cart allegedly full of stolen items. The accused allegedly tried to run but was arrested. Police also executed an outstanding warrant for failing to appear on a previous theft charge in Amherst NS from an incident on March 18th, 2026.
Line Painting Downtown
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Amherst Public Works will be doing seasonal street surface painting downtown on Friday, May 22, 2026.
There will be no street closures. But, please expect some traffic disruptions downtown throughout the day on Friday.
Town of Amherst Proclaims May 18–23 as VON Week
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Mayor Small has officially proclaimed this week - May 18-23, 2026 - as VON Week in Amherst.
The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is a charitable, community-based healthcare organization that has been supporting the health and well-being of Canadians for 129 years. In Amherst, VON nurses, home support workers, coordinators, and volunteers deliver critical care to residents.
Street Closure - Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Please be advised that CN will be making repairs to train tracks at the Chamberlain Street / Hickman Street crossing on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Chamberlain Street will be closed to through traffic at Newton Avenue - there will be no access to Hickman Street from Chamberlain Street.
- Hickman Street will be closed to through traffic at Park Street - there will be no access to Chamberlain Street from Hickman Street.
Barricades will be in place. Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Work will begin Thursday morning at 9 a.m. and it is expected to end by 4 p.m. the same day, at which time both streets will open to through traffic again.
Any questions about this planned work can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
