Town News
Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. welcomed to Amherst
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The Town of Amherst was pleased to join Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. in celebrating the company's grand opening and officially welcoming the innovative business to the community.
Mayor Rob Small and members of Amherst Town Council joined provincial and federal representatives, business partners, community members, and company leadership for the special event earlier this week, which showcased Axtion's new facilities and celebrated the production of the Raymex Lift in Amherst.
Councillor Kathy Wells, Tracey McGillivray, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.; Liam Maaskant, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer; Mayor Rob Small, Councillor Hal Davidson, and Councillor Terry McManaman pose with Axtion's New Business Certificate following the company's official welcome to Amherst.
Street Closure on Laplanche Street - August 5, 2026
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Laplanche Street will be closed between Victoria Street East and Palmer street today - Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Barricades will go up at 1 p.m. and will remain in place until approximately 5 p.m.
Local traffic only on Laplanche Street during this time. Drivers, please plan an alternate route.
Street Closure - Kent and Superstore Entrance
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The entrance to Kent and Superstore area is closed at South Albion Street, opposite the Dollarama. No traffic can enter or exit here - drivers, please plan an alternate route.
South Albion Street remains open to traffic.
Questions can be directed to Town Hall - 902-667-3352 or
Town Facilities Closed for August Holiday Monday, 2026
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This holiday Monday, August 3, 2026, the following Town facilities will be closed:
- Town Hall
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre (CCUBIC)
- The Amherst Stadium
Police and Fire services will operate as usual over the holiday weekend.
Need emergency assistance from Public Works? Call 902-667-8600.
Regular operations resume Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Amherst Stadium Closing for Annual Maintenance - 2026
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Preparing for the Season Ahead
The Amherst Stadium will be closed for three weeks starting Friday, August 7, re-opening on Tuesday, August 26, 2026.
During this time, staff will be re-installing the ice surface and completing annual maintenance.
Exception: the Stadium will be open for the EXIT 1 Summer Bash on August 13.
Information on the stadium and indoor walking tracks is always available on our Town Calendars.
Questions about the Amherst Stadium annual maintenance closure? Contact Town Hall during regular operating hours at 902-667-3352 or
Amherst marks Emancipation Day 2026
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As communities across Canada prepare to mark Emancipation Day on August 1, the Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association (CANSA) is inviting residents of all ages and backgrounds to gather in Dickey Park for a day of learning, celebration and community.
Emancipation Day commemorates August 1, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire, legally ending slavery for approximately 800,000 enslaved people, including those in what is now Canada. While Canada officially recognized Emancipation Day in 2021, the day has long been observed by African Nova Scotian and Black communities as an opportunity to remember history, honour resilience and continue building a more inclusive future.
Victoria Vance, Executive Director of CANSA, says recognizing Emancipation Day helps ensure this important chapter of history is never forgotten.
"We have to remember our past if we want to build a better future," said Vance. "Education is how we move forward together."
Community members gathered to raise the Pan-African flag in recocnition of Emancipation Day in 2025.
