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August 1, 2025 - Emancipation Day Ceremonies
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August 1, 2025 is Emancipation Day - officially proclaimed by Deputy Mayor Davidson on behalf of Mayor Small at this morning's ceremony. Tammy Gero - Vice Chair of the Board of CANSA - was then welcomed to the podium to speak about this day's significance.
To conclude this portion of today's ceremonies, everyone gathered around and the Pan-African Flag was raised.
Deputy Mayor Davidson and Tammy Gero were joined by community members and other elected officials to raise the Pan-African flag, in recognition of Emancipation Day.
Amherst Stadium Closing for Ice Surface Installation
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The Amherst Stadium will be completely closed from August 4 to August 24, re-opening on August 25. This closure is necessary for annual maintenance and installing the ice surface for the season ahead.
Victoria Street closed July 31, 2025
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Victoria Street will be closed Thursday, July 31, 2025, between Havelock Street and Church Street, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This closure is required as The Rolling Barrage comes through Amherst on their way west across Canada.
Barricades will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route while travelling downtown on Thursday.
For more information about The Rolling Barrage, please visit their website.
Questions about this street closure can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Spring Street Closed - Emergency Sewer Repair July 29, 2025
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Update: Work here is Complete.
Please be Advised: Spring Street is closed between Regent Street and Westminster Avenue for an emergency sewer repair.
Barricades are in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
This work will be completed as quickly as possible to restore service and minimize disruption.
Questions can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Costcove Supermarket offers big-box store convenience in downtown Amherst
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The Town of Amherst is pleased to welcome Costcove Supermarket to our business community. The new store, located at the corner of Church and Victoria Streets, marks the company’s second location, following its successful launch in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Deputy Mayor Hal Davidson was recently joined by members of council, to present store owner Divyesh Patel and employee Meet Patel with a new business certificate, celebrating Costcove’s investment in Amherst and its role in providing downtown with much-welcomed access to grocery items.
“I love the community here. In downtown, there’s nothing like any such store nearby. Lots of new customers are coming in,” shared Patel.
Victoria Street East Closed July 25 for Emergency Repair
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Victoria Street East is closed between Lawrence Street and Station Street for an emergency repair. Barricades and detours in place. Drivers are advised to use another route if possible.
